Jul 18
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Text: 2 Tim 2 (read as group)
Begin with sharing general thoughts about the Sermon/Sermon Test
1. Discuss each of Pauls 3 analogies (Soldier, Athlete, Farmer) and the implications and applications of each. Which analogy was the most impactful and why?
2. Paul clearly displays that all that he did in his Christian life was for the sake of the gospel of Christ. Regardless of what you do for a living: 1. Are you currently abiding with Christ being your central focus? And 2. What are some practical things in your life that display Christ’s headship in all things?
3. Paul says in vs. 18 that the irreverent babble that was leading to ungodliness was the teaching that the resurrection had taken place. What are some additional examples of “irreverent babble” that might take place in the Church today?
Family Application: Discuss this week’s Catechism questions and share how to communicate these truths to your family.
Gospel Sharing Application: Share about ways in which you have been able to share, proclaim, display, or model the Gospel during this last week.
Verse for reflection/meditation-
8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. (2 Tim 2:8-10)
