Sermon Discussion Questions

Remember Who You Are

2 Timothy 1:1-14

Read 2 Timothy 1:1-2 (ESV)

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life

that is in Christ Jesus,

2 To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ

Jesus our Lord.

1. Have the group share how they typically introduce themselves to others. How

many minutes of conversation does it usually take to touch on something about

your identity as a follower of Jesus?

2. In what area of your life do you feel the most pressure to be what the world

expects you to be?

Read 2 Timothy 4:6–13 (ESV)

6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has

come.

7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

8 Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the

righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who

have loved his appearing.

9 Do your best to come to me soon.

10 For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to

Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

11 Luke alone is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is very useful to me for

ministry.

12 Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and

above all the parchments.

3. What aspects of Paul’s life and situation qualify him to coach Timothy?

4. How do you choose your coaches and mentors?

Read 2 Timothy 1:3–5 (ESV)

3 I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I

remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.

4 As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy.

5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and

your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.

5. Whose authentic faith had a part in developing your faith?

6. Whose faith are you influencing?

7. How does the authenticity of the faith of those who helped develop your faith give

you confidence in your faith?

Read 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (ESV)

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through

the laying on of my hands,

7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

8. What is the difference between starting a fire and fanning a spark into flames

spiritually?

9. How does fear starve your faith?

10. What Spirit has God given you?

Read 2 Timothy 1:8-12 (ESV)

8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner,

but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,

9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of

his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began,

10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus,

who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel,

11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,

12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed,

and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to

me.

11. What have you invested in Jesus?

12. What gives you confidence that your investment is safe?

Read 2 Timothy 1:13–14 (ESV)

13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and

love that are in Christ Jesus.

14 By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.

13. Whose words do you need to remember in order to overcome fear?

14. How does the Holy Spirit guard what you have received?

Read 2 Timothy 1:15–18 (ESV)

15 You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are

Phygelus and Hermogenes.

16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me

and was not ashamed of my chains,

17 but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me—

18 may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that day!—and you well know

all the service he rendered at Ephesus.

15. Who has disappointed you in your journey of following Jesus?

16. Who has surprised you with their faithfulness in following Jesus?