Fully Complete Practice Test For Bible Bee 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Hymenaeus and Philetus; David | What new people are mentioned in 2 Timothy 2? |
| going astray from the truth, saying the resurrection has already taken place, and upsetting the faith of some | What were Hymenaeus and Philetus accused of? |
| as the ancestor of Jesus | In what context is David mentioned, in 2 Timothy 2? |
| Chapter 2 | What chapter in 2 Timothy is full of exhortations/ commands? |
| commit/ entrust them to faithful men who will teach others | What does Paul want Timothy to do with all he has learned from Paul, in 2 Timothy 2:1-3? |
| soldier; athlete; farmer | What three characters does Paul use as examples of working hard in 2 Timothy 2:4-6? |
| understanding | What will God give us, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| Jesus | Who rose from the dead, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| Paul | Who is willing to be imprisoned for the gospel, in 2 Timothy 2:9? |
| for the sake of the elect/ chosen, so that they would obtain salvation | Why does Paul say he is willing to endure all of the hardship, according to 2 Timothy 2:10? |
| If we die with Christ, we will live with him; if we suffer with him, we will reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful | What four comparisons does Paul make in 2 Timothy 2:11-13? |
| It is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers. | According to 2 Timothy 2:14, what does arguing do to those who hear it? |
| (1) Is diligent/ studies/ works hard to present/ show himself approved to God; (2) Doesn't need to be ashamed; (3) Rightly/ correctly handles/ divides the word of truth. | What does a good workman do, in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| leads to more ungodliness | What does wrong babbling/ chatter do, according to 2 Timothy 2:16? |
| overthrow/ upset/ destroy their faith | What can wrong teaching do to some people's faith, according to 2 Timothy 2:18? |
| every good work | What does 2 Timothy 2:21 say we should be prepared to do for the Master? |
| righteousness, faith, love, and peace | What should we pursue, according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| Those who call on the Lord from a pure heart | According to 2 Timothy 2:22, what kind of people pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace? |
| quarrelsome | What should the Lord's servant NOT be, according to 2 Timothy 2:24? |
| fight a good fight/ war a good warfare; keep/ hold faith and a good conscience | What charge did Paul give Timothy, in 1 Timothy 1:15-19? |
| soldier; athlete, farmer | What three types of people does Paul describe in 2 Timothy 2:4-6? |
| how to live a life for Christ | What do the analogies/ examples of the soldier, athlete, and farmer help us to understand? |
| a soldier | What kind of person is Ephesians 6:10-12 describing? |
| be fully clothed in God's armor and stand against the enemy | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to Ephesians 6:10-12? |
| fight the good fight of faith and take hold of the eternal life you were called to | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to 1 Timothy 6:12? |
| transgressors/ sinners will be destroyed, and the end/ future/ posterity of the wicked will be cut off | What in Psalm 37:38 should be a comfort to us as soldiers for the Lord? |
| diligent | Paul wanted Timothy to be a(adj.) ________ workman, in 2 Timothy 2:15. |
| entrust (commit) | Paul wanted Timothy to _________ his words to faithful men, in 2 Timothy 2:2. |
| strong | Paul wanted Timothy to be ________ in Jesus' grace, according to 2 Timothy 2:1. |
| suffer | Paul wanted Timothy to _________ hardships along with him, according to 2 Timothy 2:3. |
| Listen | Paul told Timothy, _______ to what I say!, according to 2 Timothy 2:7. |
| flee | Paul told Timothy to _______ from youthful lusts/ desires/ passions, according to 2 Timothy 2: 22. |
| Remember | Paul wanted Timothy to ________ Jesus Christ, in 2 Timothy 2:8. |
| servant | A(n) ________ of the Lord is one who does not quarrel, is kind, teaches, and corrects, according to 2 Timothy 2:24-25. |
| pursue (follow) | Paul told Timothy to _______ righteousness, faith, love, and peace from a pure heart. |
| to impart strength to (endynamoō) | What is the definition of "be strong/ strengthened," in 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| to put or place near (paratithēmi) | What is the definition of "entrust/ commit," in 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| to suffer evil, especially as a soldier (kakopatheō—kakos=evil; pathos=lust) | What is the definition of "suffer/ endure," in 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| perceive with the mind; think upon (noeō) | What is the definition of "consider/ think over/ reflect on," in 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| to call to mind; hold in memory (mnēmoneuō) | What is the definition of "remember," in 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| to cause one to remember (hypomimnēskō—hypo=under; mimnēskomai=to call to mind) | What is the definition of "remind them/ put them in remembrance/ keep reminding them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| to call throughout to witness; to confirm a thing by testimony (diamartyromai—dia=through; martyreō=give testimony or witness) | What is the definition of "charge/ warn them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| be diligent; make haste; exert oneself (spoudazō) | What is the definition of "be diligent to/ study to/ do your best to," in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| remove oneself; cause to depart; go away from (aphistēmi) | What is the definition of "abstain/ depart/ turn away from," in 2 Timothy 2:19? |
| to take flight; escape; run away (pheugō) | What is the definition of "flee," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| chase in order to overtake; seek after eagerly (diōkō) | What is the definition of "pursue/ follow," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| to excuse oneself from (as an invitation); decline (paraiteomai) | What is the definition of "refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with," in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| fight in war or battle; engage in a war of words (machomai) | What is the definition of "be quarrelsome/ quarrel/ strive," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| training up a child, as a father punishing a son; implying discipline (paideuō) | What is the definition of "instructing/ correcting," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| in Jesus' grace; in what Paul said | In what 2 things did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to be strong/strengthened, according to 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| Paul's words | What did Paul exhort Timothy to entrust/commit to faithful men, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| entrust/commit them to faithful men | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to do with Paul's words, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| hardship | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to suffer/endure along with Paul, according to 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| what Paul is telling him | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to consider/ think over/ reflect on, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| consider it/ reflect on it/ think over it | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to do with what Paul was telling him, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant/ offspring/ seed of David | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to remember, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| If we die with Christ, we will live with him; if we suffer with him, we will reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to keep reminding the people, according to 2 Timothy 2:11-13? |
| not to wrangle/ quarrel/ strive about words | According to 2 Timothy 2:14, what did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to charge/warn the people to do in the presence of God (before the Lord)? |
| present himself approved to God, a workman/ worker who does not need to be ashamed, who accurately handles/ correctly handles/ rightly divides the word of truth | According to 2 Timothy 2:15, what did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to be diligent/ study/ do his best to do? |
| abstain/ depart/ turn away from wickedness/ iniquity | What does 2 Timothy 2:19 exhort Timothy that everyone who claims Christ's name should do? |
| youthful lusts/ passions/ evil desires | In 2 Timothy 2:22, what does Paul exhort/ command Timothy to flee from? |
| righteousness, faith, love/ charity, peace | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to pursue/ follow from a pure heart, according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| foolish and ignorant speculations/ disputes/ controversies/ unlearned questions/ stupid arguments | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with, in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with them | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to do about foolish and ignorant arguments people may bring up, according to 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| not quarrel (strive); be kind/ gentle to everyone; able to teach; patient when wronged/ not resentful; gently/ meekly correcting/ instructing those who oppose him | How does Paul exhort/command Timothy that a servant of the Lord should act, according to 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| Hymenaeus and Philetus; David | What new people are mentioned in 2 Timothy 2? |
| going astray from the truth, saying the resurrection has already taken place, and upsetting the faith of some | What were Hymenaeus and Philetus accused of? |
| as the ancestor of Jesus | In what context is David mentioned, in 2 Timothy 2? |
| Chapter 2 | What chapter in 2 Timothy is full of exhortations/ commands? |
| in Jesus' grace; in what Paul said | In what 2 things did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to be strong/strengthened, according to 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| Paul's words | What did Paul exhort Timothy to entrust/commit to faithful men, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| entrust/commit them to faithful men | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to do with Paul's words, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| commit/ entrust them to faithful men who will teach others | What does Paul want Timothy to do with all he has learned from Paul, in 2 Timothy 2:1-3? |
| hardship | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to suffer/endure along with Paul, according to 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| soldier; athlete; farmer | What three people does Paul use as examples of working hard in 2 Timothy 2:4-6? |
| what Paul is telling him | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to consider/ think over/ reflect on, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| consider it/ reflect on it/ think over it | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to do with what Paul was telling him, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| understanding | What will God give us, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant/ offspring/ seed of David | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to remember, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| Jesus | Who rose from the dead, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| Paul | Who is willing to be imprisoned for the gospel, in 2 Timothy 2:9? |
| for the sake of the elect/ chosen, so that they would obtain salvation | Why does Paul say he is willing to endure all of the hardship, according to 2 Timothy 2:10? |
| If we die with Christ, we will live with him; if we suffer with him, we will reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful | What four comparisons does Paul make in 2 Timothy 2:11-13? |
| If we die with Christ, we will live with him; if we suffer with him, we will reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to keep reminding the people, according to 2 Timothy 2:13? |
| not to wrangle/ quarrel/ strive about words | According to 2 Timothy 2:14, what did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to charge/warn the people to do in the presence of God (before the Lord)? |
| It is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers. | According to 2 Timothy 2:14, what does arguing do to those who hear it? |
| 1. Is diligent/ studies/ works hard to present/ show himself approved to God; 2. Doesn't need to be ashamed; 3. Rightly/ correctly handles/ divides the word of truth. | *What does a good workman do, in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| present himself approved to God, a workman/ worker who does not need to be ashamed, who accurately handles/ correctly handles/ rightly divides the word of truth | According to 2 Timothy 2:15, what did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to be diligent/ study/ do his best to do? |
| leads to more ungodliness | What does wrong babbling/ chatter do, according to 2 Timothy 2:16? |
| overthrow/ upset/ destroy their faith | What can wrong teaching do to some people's faith, according to 2 Timothy 2:18? |
| abstain/ depart/ turn away from wickedness/ iniquity | What does 2 Timothy 2:19 exhort Timothy that everyone who claims Christ's name should do? |
| every good work | What does 2 Timothy 2:21 say we should be prepared to do for the Master? |
| youthful lusts/ passions/ evil desires | In 2 Timothy 2:22, what does Paul exhort/ command Timothy to flee from? |
| righteousness, faith, love/ charity, peace | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to pursue/ follow from a pure heart, according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| righteousness, faith, love, and peace | What should we pursue, according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| Those who call on the Lord from a pure heart | According to 2 Timothy 2:22, what kind of people pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace? |
| foolish and ignorant speculations/ disputes/ controversies/ unlearned questions/ stupid arguments | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with, in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with them | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to do about foolish and ignorant arguments people may bring up, according to 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| quarrelsome | What should the Lord's servant NOT be, according to 2 Timothy 2:24? |
| fight a good fight/ war a good warfare; keep/ hold faith and a good conscience | What charge did Paul give Timothy, in 1 Timothy 1:15-19? |
| not quarrel (strive); be kind/ gentle to everyone; able to teach; patient when wronged/ not resentful; gently/ meekly correcting/ instructing those who oppose him | How does Paul exhort/command Timothy that a servant of the Lord should act, according to 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| to impart strength to (endynamoō) | What is the definition of "be strong/ strengthened," in 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| to put or place near (paratithēmi) | What is the definition of "entrust/ commit," in 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| to suffer evil, especially as a soldier (kakopatheō—kakos=evil; pathos=lust) | What is the definition of "suffer/ endure," in 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| perceive with the mind; think upon (noeō) | What is the definition of "consider/ think over/ reflect on," in 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| to call to mind; hold in memory (mnēmoneuō) | What is the definition of "remember," in 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| to cause one to remember (hypomimnēskō—hypo=under; mimnēskomai=to call to mind) | What is the definition of "remind them/ put them in remembrance/ keep reminding them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| to call throughout to witness; to confirm a thing by testimony (diamartyromai—dia=through; martyreō=give testimony or witness) | What is the definition of "charge/ warn them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| be diligent; make haste; exert oneself (spoudazō) | What is the definition of "be diligent to/ study to/ do your best to," in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| remove oneself; cause to depart; go away from (aphistēmi) | What is the definition of "abstain/ depart/ turn away from," in 2 Timothy 2:19? |
| to take flight; escape; run away (pheugō) | What is the definition of "flee," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| chase in order to overtake; seek after eagerly (diōkō) | What is the definition of "pursue/ follow," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| to excuse oneself from (as an invitation); decline (paraiteomai) | What is the definition of "refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with," in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| fight in war or battle; engage in a war of words (machomai) | What is the definition of "be quarrelsome/ quarrel/ strive," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| training up a child, as a father punishing a son; implying discipline (paideuō) | What is the definition of "instructing/ correcting," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| soldier; athlete, farmer | What three types of people does Paul describe in 2 Timothy 2:4-6? |
| how to live a life for Christ | What do the analogies/ examples of the soldier, athlete, and farmer help us to understand? |
| a soldier | What kind of person is Ephesians 6:10-12 describing? |
| be fully clothed in God's armor and stand against the enemy | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to Ephesians 6:10-12? |
| fight the good fight of faith and take hold of the eternal life you were called to | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to 1 Timothy 6:12? |
| he trains/ teaches our hands for war; he is our fortress; he is our stronghold/ high tower; he is our deliverer; he is our shield and the one in whom we take refuge | What attributes about our God do you find in Psalm 144:1-4 that would help us in our battle as soldiers? |
| God is our strength; we sing and shout joyfully to him | Who is our strength, and what should we do for Him according to Psalm 81:1? |
| transgressors/ sinners will be destroyed, and the end/ future/ posterity of the wicked will be cut off | What in Psalm 37:38 should be a comfort to us as soldiers for the Lord? |
| not of this world | Where is the kingdom that we fight for, according to John 18:36? |
| approved | Paul wanted Timothy to be a(n) ________ workman, in 2 Timothy 2:15. |
| entrust (commit) | Paul wanted Timothy to _________ his words to faithful men, in 2 Timothy 2:2. |
| strong | Paul wanted Timothy to be ________ in Jesus' grace, according to 2 Timothy 2:1. |
| endure | Paul wanted Timothy to _________ hardships along with him, according to 2 Timothy 2:3. |
| Listen | Paul told Timothy, _______ to what I say!, according to 2 Timothy 2:7. |
| flee | Paul told Timothy to _______ from youthful lusts/ desires/ passions, according to 2 Timothy 2: 22. |
| Remember | Paul wanted Timothy to ________ Jesus Christ, in 2 Timothy 2:8. |
| servant | A(n) ________ of the Lord is one who does not quarrel, is kind, teaches, and corrects, according to 2 Timothy 2:24-25. |
| pursue (follow) | Paul told Timothy to _______ righteousness, faith, love, and peace from a pure heart. |
| epaischunomai | What is the Greek word for ashamed,? |
| to feel shame about something | What is the English translation of epaischunomai? |
| anepaischuntos | What is the Greek word "need not be ashamed"? |
| need not be ashamed | What is the English translation of anepaischuntos? |
| euphrainomai | What Greek word is the antonym (opposite) of epaischunomai? |
| to rejoice, make joyful in one's mind, or be glad | What does the Greek word euphrainomai mean? |
| lupeomai | What Greek word is a synonym (word with the same meaning) for epaischunomai? |
| Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of Paul his prisoner. | How does Paul use the Greek word epaischunomai in 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| Paul tells Timothy that he is not ashamed of the suffering he has to endure for the sake of preaching the gospel. | How does Paul use the Greek word epaischunomai in 2 Timothy 1:12? |
| Paul tells Timothy that Onesiphorus was not ashamed of his chains. | How does Paul use the Greek word epaischunomai in 2 Timothy 1:16? |
| Paul tells Timothy that he should be approved to God, a workman/ worker who does not need to be ashamed. | In 2 Timothy 2:15, how does Paul use the Greek word, anepaischuntos? |
| The son of man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory. | According to Luke 9:22-26, what happens when a person is ashamed (epaischunomai) of Jesus and his words? |
| deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Jesus | What must a man do instead of being ashamed (epaischunomai), according to Luke 9:23? |
| It is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. | According to Romans 1:16-17, why is the author not ashamed of the gospel? |
| faith | According to Romans 1:17, what does the righteous (just) man live by? |
| 1 Chronicles 16:8-12 | Which of the Scripture memory passages is an example of rejoicing? |
| David (who was prophesying about the Messiah) | In Acts 2:25-28, who was glad/ rejoiced, in verse 26? |
| He saw the Lord always before him/ in his presence, at his right hand, so he would never be shaken/ moved. | What was the cause of the rejoicing, in Acts 2:25-28? |
| God's lovingkindnes/ mercy/ steadfast love/ unfailing love | In Psalm 13:5-6, what did the psalmist trust in? |
| the Lord's salvation | What was the cause of the psalmist's rejoicing, in Psalm 13:5-6? |
| 8 times | How many times is the word "faith" found in 2 Timothy? |
| pistis | What is the Greek word for faith? |
| faith | What is the English translation of pistis? |
| a firm and confiding belief in Jesus and his gospel | What is a brief definition of pistis? |
| sincere/ pure/ unfeigned | How did Paul describe Timothy's faith (pistis) in 2 Timothy 1:5? |
| in Christ Jesus | According to 2 Timothy 1:13, where is faith (pistis) found? |
| God will remain faithful | According to 2 Timothy 2:13, what happens if we aren't faithful? |
| their faith (pistis) is overthrown/ upset/ destroyed | What happens to some men when they hear false teachings, as noted in 2 Timothy 2:18? |
| they call on the Lord from a pure heart | In 2 Timothy, 2:22, what is a characteristic of someone who has faith (pistis)? |
| pursue/ follow after it | What are we to do regarding faith (pistis), according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| flee youthful lusts/ passions/ evil desires | How do we pursue/ follow after faith (pistis), according to 2 Timothy 2:22 |
| Jannes and Jambres; and men who oppose/ resist the truth (men of depraved/ corrupt minds) | Who rejected faith (pistis), according to 2 Timothy 3:8? |
| Timothy | Who followed Paul's faith, in 2 Timothy 3:10? |
| salvation | According to 2 Timothy 3:15, to what does faith in Jesus Christ lead? |
| when he was a small child (from infancy) | According to 2 Timothy 3:15, when did Timothy start to learn about faith (pistis) and salvation? |
| keeping the faith | In 2 Timothy 4:7, what does Paul say constitutes a "good fight" or a "finished course"? |
| author/ founder and perfecter/ finisher of our faith | According to Hebrews 12:1-2, what is Jesus' part in our faith? |
| fix our eyes on Jesus/ look unto Jesus | What command are we given regarding our faith in Hebrews 12:2? |
| our adversary/ enemy the devil | Who is testing our faith in 1 Peter 5:8-10? |
| resist him, firm/ steadfast in our faith | How are we to react to the one testing our faith, in 1 Peter 5:8-10? |
| in God | According to Mark 11:22, where did Jesus say we should put our faith? |
| Peter became afraid and started to sink, as he was walking on water, when he saw the wind and the waves | What caused Jesus to say that Peter had little faith, in Matthew 14:31? |
| obedience | What can a strong faith accomplish, according to Acts 6:7? |
| priests | Whose faith was strengthened by the gospel, according to Acts 6:7? |
| He told the paralytic that his sins were forgiven. | How does Jesus respond when he sees faith, in Matthew 9:2? |
| by faith, apart from the works of the law | According to Romans 3:28, how is a man saved? |
| God wills things in our lives (1); Grace, mercy, and peace come from God (1); God is the Father (2); God is served by men (3); God's gift is in Timothy (6); God gives us power, love, and discipline/ sound mind/ self-control (7); God saved us and called us (9) | What do we learn about God the Father in chapter 1? |
| Promise of life is in him (1); He is God's grace to us (9); He is eternal (9); He is our Savior (10); He abolished/ destroyed death (10); He brought life and immortality to light (10); Men suffer for his testimony (12) | What do we learn about God the Son in chapter 1? |
| He dwells in believers (14); He helps us guard/ keep the gift given by God (14) | What do we learn about God the Holy Spirit in chapter 1? |
| Grace, mercy, and peace (2); a spirit of power, love, and discipline/ a sound mind/ self-control (7) | What are some of the things that God, the Father, gives us, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| He gave it to us in Christ Jesus | How does God the Father give us his grace, according to 2 Timothy 1:9? |
| before the world began/ from all eternity/ before the beginning of time | When did God plan the grace that he gave us, according to 2 Timothy 1:9? |
| Jesus, Christ, Lord, Savior (10) | What are some of the names by which God's Son is called in 2 Timothy 1? |
| the promise of life | What promise is found in Jesus, according to 2 Timothy 1:1? |
| eternity/ before the world began/ before the beginning of time | How long as Jesus been in existence, according to 2 Timothy 1:9? |
| in believers (14) | Where does the Holy Spirit reside, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| helps us guard/ keep the gift given to us by God | What does the Holy Spirit do for us, according to 2 Timothy 1:14? |
| Stand firm in faith and don't be ashamed | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 1? |
| 2 Timothy 1:7-8 | What is the key verse for 2 Timothy 1? |
| in prison in Rome | Where was Paul when he wrote his final letter to Timothy? |
| Preacher/ herald; apostle; teacher | In what 3 roles was Paul still serving God, despite his chains, according to chapter 1? |
| 1. Kindle afresh/ stir up/ fan into flame the gift of God (6); 2. Don't be ashamed, but join in suffering (8); 3. Retain/ keep. Hold fast sound words; 4. Guard/ keep the treasure/ good deposit/ good thing | What 4 exhortations did Paul give his spiritual son (and us)? |
| spirit of timidity/ fear | What is one characteristic Timothy should NOT have, according to chapter 1, since it does not come from God? |
| Spirit of power, love, and discipline/ self-control/ a sound mind | What type of spirit does God give, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| Ephesus | Where was Timothy located when Paul was writing to him? |
| all those in Asia; Hermogenes; Phygelus | Who were those that deserted Paul, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| epaischunomai | What is the Greek word for ashamed,? |
| to feel shame about something | What is the English translation of epaischunomai? |
| anepaischuntos | What is the Greek word "need not be ashamed"? |
| need not be ashamed | What is the English translation of anepaischuntos? |
| euphrainomai | What Greek word is the antonym (opposite) of epaischunomai? |
| to rejoice, make joyful in one's mind, or be glad | What does the Greek word euphrainomai mean? |
| lupeomai | What Greek word is a synonym (word with the same meaning) for epaischunomai? |
| Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of Paul his prisoner. | How does Paul use the Greek word epaischunomai in 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| Paul tells Timothy that he is not ashamed of the suffering he has to endure for the sake of preaching the gospel. | How does Paul use the Greek word epaischunomai in 2 Timothy 1:12? |
| Paul tells Timothy that Onesiphorus was not ashamed of his chains. | How does Paul use the Greek word epaischunomai in 2 Timothy 1:16? |
| Paul tells Timothy that he should be approved to God, a workman/ worker who does not need to be ashamed. | In 2 Timothy 2:15, how does Paul use the Greek word, anepaischuntos? |
| The son of man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory. | According to Luke 9:22-26, what happens when a person is ashamed (epaischunomai) of Jesus and his words? |
| That Jesus would suffer and die at the hands of men, and that if anyone wanted to be his disciple, he would have to be ready to do the same. | What did Jesus describe in verses 22-25 of Luke 9? |
| deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Jesus | What must a man do instead of being ashamed (epaischunomai), according to Luke 9:23? |
| Paul is not ashamed (epaischunomai) of the gospel | In Romans 1:16-17, what does not cause shame for Paul? |
| It is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. | According to Romans 1:16-17, why is the author not ashamed of the gospel? |
| It is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. | According to Romans 1:16-17, why is there no shame in the gospel? |
| the righteousness of God (by faith) | According to Romans 1:16-17, what is revealed through the gospel? |
| faith | According to Romans 1:17, what does the righteous (just) man live by? |
| 1 Chronicles 16:8-12 | Which of the Scripture memory passages is an example of rejoicing? |
| David (who was prophesying about the Messiah) | In Acts 2:25-28, who was glad/ rejoiced, in verse 26? |
| He saw the Lord always before him/ in his presence, at his right hand, so he would never be shaken/ moved. | What was the cause of the rejoicing, in Acts 2:25-28? |
| no—the opposite of shame—euphrainomai | Was there any shame, in Acts 2:25-28? |
| God's lovingkindnes/ mercy/ steadfast love/ unfailing love | In Psalm 13:5-6, what did the psalmist trust in? |
| the Lord's salvation | What was the cause of the psalmist's rejoicing, in Psalm 13:5-6? |
| Jesus | In 1 Peter 1:8-9, who is the cause for rejoicing? |
| our inheritance—the salvation of our souls | According to 1 Peter 1:3-9, what does Jesus provide, which causes us to rejoice? |
| suffering—being distressed/grieved by various trials/ heaviness through manifold temptations/ | For a short time, what might be a part of the rejoicing, according to 1 Peter 1:3-9? |
| 8 times | How many times is the word "faith" found in 2 Timothy? |
| pistis | What is the Greek word for faith? |
| faith | What is the English translation of pistis? |
| a firm and confiding belief in Jesus and his gospel | What is a brief definition of pistis? |
| sincere/ pure/ unfeigned | How did Paul describe Timothy's faith (pistis) in 2 Timothy 1:5? |
| in Christ Jesus | According to 2 Timothy 1:13, where is faith (pistis) found? |
| God will remain faithful | According to 2 Timothy 2:13, what happens if we aren't faithful? |
| their faith (pistis) is overthrown/ upset/ destroyed | What happens to some men when they hear false teachings, as noted in 2 Timothy 2:18? |
| they call on the Lord from a pure heart | In 2 Timothy, 2:22, what is a characteristic of someone who has faith (pistis)? |
| pursue/ follow after it | What are we to do regarding faith (pistis), according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| flee youthful lusts/ passions/ evil desires | How do we pursue/ follow after faith (pistis), according to 2 Timothy 2:22 |
| Jannes and Jambres; and men who oppose/ resist the truth (men of depraved/ corrupt minds) | Who rejected faith (pistis), according to 2 Timothy 3:8? |
| Timothy | Who followed Paul's faith, in 2 Timothy 3:10? |
| salvation | According to 2 Timothy 3:15, to what does faith in Jesus Christ lead? |
| when he was a small child (from infancy) | According to 2 Timothy 3:15, when did Timothy start to learn about faith (pistis) and salvation? |
| keeping the faith | In 2 Timothy 4:7, what does Paul say constitutes a "good fight" or a "finished course"? |
| author/ founder and perfecter/ finisher of our faith | According to Hebrews 12:1-2, what is Jesus' part in our faith? |
| fix our eyes on Jesus/ look unto Jesus | What command are we given regarding our faith in Hebrews 12:2? |
| our adversary/ enemy the devil | Who is testing our faith in 1 Peter 5:8-10? |
| resist him, firm/ steadfast in our faith | How are we to react to the one testing our faith, in 1 Peter 5:8-10? |
| in God | According to Mark 11:22, where did Jesus say we should put our faith? |
| Peter became afraid and started to sink, as he was walking on water, when he saw the wind and the waves | What caused Jesus to say that Peter had little faith, in Matthew 14:31? |
| a large number of people, including priests, became obedient to the faith | What can a strong faith accomplish, according to Acts 6:7? |
| priests | Whose faith was strengthened by the gospel, according to Acts 6:7? |
| He told the paralytic that his sins were forgiven. | How does Jesus respond when he sees faith, in Matthew 9:2? |
| by faith, apart from the works of the law | According to Romans 3:28, how is a man saved? |
| 1. Paul; 2. Timothy; 3. Paul's ancestors/ forefathers; 4. Lois; 5. Eunice;6. believers in Asia; 7. Phygelus; 8. Hermogenes; 9. Onesiphorus 10. the household of Onesiphorus | What people, or groups of people, are mentioned in chapter 1 of 2 Timothy? |
| He is the author of this letter, and an apostle, preacher, and teacher of the gospel. | What do we learn about Paul in chapter 1? |
| He is the main recipient of the letter, and the spiritual son of Paul | What do we observe about Timothy in chapter 1? |
| They also served God with a clear conscience. | What do we learn about Paul's ancestors/ forefathers in chapter 1? |
| She was the grandmother of Timothy, and also had faith. | What do we learn about Lois in chapter 1? |
| She was the mother of Timothy, and also had faith. | What do we learn about Eunice in chapter 1? |
| They all deserted Paul when he was in prison. | What do we learn about the believers in Asia, according to chapter 1? |
| He deserted Paul, along with all the other Asian believers, when Paul was in prison | What do we learn about Phygelus in chapter 1? |
| He deserted Paul, along with all the other Asian believers, when Paul was in prison | What do we learn about Hermogenes in chapter 1? |
| He often refreshed Paul in Rome. He was not ashamed of Paul's chains. He looked carefully for Paul in Rome until he found him, instead of deserting him like the others. He ministered to Paul in Ephesus. | What do we learn about Onesiphorus in chapter 1? |
| Paul wants the Lord to show mercy to them, because of how well Onesiphorus treated him. | What do we learn about the household of Onesiphorus in chapter 1? |
| apostle | What position in the church does Paul claim to hold, according to 2 Timothy 1:1? |
| Jesus | In whom is the promise of life found, according to 2 Timothy 1:1? |
| dear/beloved son/child | How does Paul say he views Timothy, in 2 Timothy 1? |
| His memories of Timothy, as he prays for him. | For what does Paul thank God in 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| with a clear/pure conscience, as his ancestors/forefathers did | How is Paul serving God, according to 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| Prays for Timothy | What does Paul do day and night, according to 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| Paul was leaving the Ephesian people (including Timothy) and told them that they wouldn't be seeing him in person again. | What was the cause of Timothy's tears, according to Acts 20:37-38? |
| So that he would be filled with joy | Why does Paul want to see Timothy, according to 2 Timothy 1:4? |
| his faith that is sincere/ genuine/ unfeigned | What attribute does Paul recall in Timothy, according to 2 Timothy 1:5? |
| "The Greeting" | What is a good title for the section of verses in 2 Timothy 1:1-5? |
| kindle afresh/ fan into flame/ stir up | What does Paul want Timothy to do with his gift, according to 2 Timothy 1:6? |
| A spirit of power, love, and self-discipline/ self-control/ discipline/ a sound mind | What is the opposite of a spirit of fear/timidity, according to 2 Timothy 1:7? |
| the testimony about our Lord; Paul his prisoner | What two things does Paul say should not bring shame to Timothy, according to 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| endure suffering | What does God's power enable us to do for the sake of the gospel, according to 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| Paul knows whom he has believed, and he is convinced that he is able to keep/guard everything Paul has committed/ entrusted to him until the day Jesus returns. | Why isn't Paul ashamed of the gospel, according to 2 Timothy 1:12? |
| "Don't Be Ashamed; I'm Not!" | What is a good title for the section of verses in 2 Timothy 1:6-12? |
| 1. Hold fast/ retain/ keep/ follow the sounds words/ teaching which he heard from Paul; 2. Keep/ guard by the Holy Spirit the good thing/ treasure/ good deposit which was committed/ entrusted to Timothy. | What two exhortations/ commands does Paul give Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:13-14? |
| a good thing/ treasure/ good deposit | What has been committed/ entrusted to us as believers in Christ, according to 2 Timothy 1:14? |
| "So do this:" | What is a good title for the section of verses in 2 Timothy 1:13-14? |
| all the believers in Asia, including Phygelus and Hermogenes | How many believers from Asia had left Paul, according to 2 Timothy 1:15? |
| He often refreshed Paul in Rome and was not ashamed of his chains. He looked carefully for Paul in Rome until he found him, instead of deserting him like the others. He also ministered to Paul in Ephesus. | Why did Paul ask that mercy be given to Onesiphorus' household, according to 2 Timothy 1:16-18? |
| Onesiphorus | Who served Paul faithfully, according to 2 Timothy 1:15-18? |
| "Be Aware - Be Warned" | What is a good title for the second of verses in 2 Timothy 1:15-18? |
| 1. power; 2. love; 3. self-discipline/ self-control/ a sound mind | In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul gives us a list describing the type of spirit that God gives us. What are the three attributes? |
| a spirit of timidity/ fear | What does it sound like Timothy may have been struggling with, that did not come from God, according to 2 Timothy 1:7? |
| verses 3, 4, 5, and 6 | Paul uses the word and synonyms of the word "remember" four times in chapter 1. What are the verse references? |
| He remembers Timothy in his prayers | What does Paul say that he has remembered, in 1:3? |
| Timothy's tears | What does Paul say that he remembers, in 1:4? |
| Timothy's faith, which is sincere/ genuine/ unfeigned | What does Paul say that he remembers, in 1:5? |
| To kindle afresh/ stir up/ fan into flame the gift of God that is in him | What does Paul remind Timothy in 1:6? |
| by the power of God | According to verses 8-10 of chapter 1, Paul calls us to join him in his suffering for the gospel. How are we to do this? |
| 1. Saved us; 2. Called us; 3. Abolished/ destroyed death; 4. Brought life to light; 5. Brought immortality to light | Paul lists all that the power of God has accomplished on our behalf in 2 Timothy 1:8-10. List the 5 things that describe what God has done for us. |
| God's power through Jesus: 1. Abolished/ destroyed death; 2. Brought life to light through the gospel; 3. Brought immortality to light through the gospel | According to 2 Timothy 1:10, what three things were done through Jesus Christ as our Savior? |
| 1. Abolished/ destroyed death; 2. Brought life to light through the gospel; 3. Brought immortality to light through the gospel | According to 2 Timothy 1:10, what three things were done through Jesus Christ when he died for our sins? |
| Kindle afresh/ stir up/ fan into flame the gift of God that has been given to him. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:6? |
| Don't be ashamed of the testimony of Jesus or of Paul as a prisoner; instead, be ready to share in suffering for the gospel. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:8? |
| Keep/ retain/ follow/ hold fast to the sound words/ teaching he has heard from Paul. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:13? |
| Guard/ keep by the Holy Spirit the treasure/ good deposit/ good thing that was entrusted/ committed to him. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:14? |
| euaggelion | What is the Greek word for gospel (meaning the plan of salvation)? |
| gospel | What does euaggelion mean, in English? |
| the good news about salvation through Jesus | What is a short definition of euaggelion? |
| the good news about salvation through Jesus | What is the definition of gospel? |
| euaggelizo | What is the Greek word for the preaching of the gospel? |
| announcing the good news about salvation through Jesus | What is a short definition of euaggelizo? |
| testimony of/ about our Lord | What phrase does Paul use as a synonym to the word gospel (euaggelion) in 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| life and immortality | What two things were brought to light through the gospel (euaggelion), according to 2 Timothy 1:10? |
| Jesus is risen from the dead; Jesus is the descendant/ offspring/ seed of David | In 2 Timothy 2:8, we see that Paul was sharing the gospel (euaggelion). What two points did he highlight? |
| Jesus | In Matthew 4:23-25, who was proclaiming the gospel (euaggelion)? |
| The multitudes of people in Galilee and those who came to him for healing from all of the surrounding areas | With whom did Jesus share the gospel in Matthew 4:23-25? |
| Galilee, in the synagogues and with the people | Where did Jesus share the gospel, according to Matthew 4:23-25? |
| His fame/news about him spread through all Syria and multitudes came for healing from all of the surrounding areas. | What was the result of Jesus' boldness, in Matthew 4:23-25? |
| 1. the gospel was preached; 2. The people received the gospel; 3. The people stand in the gospel | According to 1 Corinthians 15:1, what three things were done? |
| We are saved by the gospel, IF we hold firmly to the word Paul preached to them. | What does 1 Corinthians 15:2 say about being saved? |
| for our sins | Why did Jesus die, according to 1 Corinthians 15:3? |
| Christ died for our sins; he was buried; he rose again/ was raised on the third day | What was delivered as first importance, gospel, according to 1 Corinthians 15:3-4? |
| the word of faith | In Romans 10:8, what is to be preached? |
| Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart the God raised him from the dead | How is a person saved, according to Romans 10:9? |
| good news/ glad tidings of good things (the word is euaggelion) | How does Romans 10:15 summarize what the preachers bring? |
| Repent and believe the gospel | What two things are to be done with the gospel (euaggelion), according to Mark 1:15? |
| 1. Paul; 2. Timothy; 3. Paul's ancestors/ forefathers; 4. Lois; 5. Eunice;6. believers in Asia; 7. Phygelus; 8. Hermogenes; 9. Onesiphorus 10. the household of Onesiphorus | What people, or groups of people, are mentioned in chapter 1 of 2 Timothy? |
| He is the author of this letter, and an apostle, preacher, and teacher of the gospel. | What do we learn about Paul in chapter 1? |
| He is the main recipient of the letter, and the spiritual son of Paul | What do we observe about Timothy in chapter 1? |
| They also served God with a clear conscience. | What do we learn about Paul's ancestors/ forefathers in chapter 1? |
| She was the grandmother of Timothy, and also had faith. | What do we learn about Lois in chapter 1? |
| She was the mother of Timothy, and also had faith. | What do we learn about Eunice in chapter 1? |
| They all deserted Paul when he was in prison. | What do we learn about the believers in Asia, according to chapter 1? |
| He deserted Paul, along with all the other Asian believers, when Paul was in prison | What do we learn about Phygelus in chapter 1? |
| He deserted Paul, along with all the other Asian believers, when Paul was in prison | What do we learn about Hermogenes in chapter 1? |
| He often refreshed Paul in Rome. He was not ashamed of Paul's chains. He looked carefully for Paul in Rome until he found him, instead of deserting him like the others. He ministered to Paul in Ephesus. | What do we learn about Onesiphorus in chapter 1? |
| Paul wants the Lord to show mercy to them, because of how well Onesiphorus treated him. | What do we learn about the household of Onesiphorus in chapter 1? |
| an apostle | What does Paul call himself, in 2 Timothy 1:1? |
| Jesus | In whom is the promise of life found, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| dear/beloved son/child | How does Paul say he views Timothy, in 2 Timothy 1:2? |
| His memories of Timothy, as he prays for him. | For what does Paul thank God in 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| with a clear/ pure conscience, as his ancestors/ forefathers did | How is Paul serving God, according to 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| Prays for Timothy | What does Paul do day and night, according to 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| So that he would be filled with joy | Why does Paul want to see Timothy, according to 2 Timothy 1:4? |
| his faith that is sincere/ genuine/ unfeigned | What attribute does Paul recall in Timothy, according to 2 Timothy 1:5? |
| kindle afresh/ fan into flame/ stir up | What does Paul want Timothy to do with his gift, according to 2 Timothy 1:6? |
| A spirit of power, love, and self-discipline/ self-control/ discipline/ a sound mind | What is the opposite of a spirit of fear/timidity, according to 2 Timothy 1:7? |
| the testimony about our Lord; Paul his prisoner | What two things does Paul say should not bring shame to Timothy, according to 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| endure suffering | What does God's power enable us to do for the sake of the gospel, according to 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| Paul knows whom he has believed, and he is convinced that he is able to keep/guard everything Paul has committed/ entrusted to him until the day Jesus returns. | Why isn't Paul ashamed of the gospel, according to 2 Timothy 1:12? |
| 1. Hold fast/ retain/ keep/ follow the sounds words/ teaching which he heard from Paul; 2. Keep/ guard by the Holy Spirit the good thing/ treasure/ good deposit which was committed/ entrusted to Timothy. | What two exhortations/ commands does Paul give Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:13-14? |
| a good thing/ treasure/ good deposit | What has been committed/ entrusted to us as believers in Christ, according to 2 Timothy 1:14? |
| all the believers in Asia, including Phygelus and Hermogenes | How many believers from Asia had left Paul, according to 2 Timothy 1:15? |
| Onesiphorus | Who served Paul faithfully, according to 2 Timothy 1:15-18? |
| 1. power; 2. love; 3. self-discipline/ self-control/ a sound mind | In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul gives us a list describing the type of spirit that God gives us. What are the three attributes? |
| a spirit of timidity/ fear | What type of spirit are we NOT supposed to have, according to 2 Timothy 1:7? |
| He remembers Timothy in his prayers | What does Paul say that he has remembered, in 1:3? |
| Timothy's tears | What does Paul say that he remembers, in 1:4? |
| Timothy's faith, which is sincere/ genuine/ unfeigned | What does Paul say that he remembers, in 1:5? |
| To kindle afresh/ stir up/ fan into flame the gift of God that is in him | What does Paul remind Timothy in 1:6? |
| by the power of God | According to verses 8-10 of chapter 1, Paul calls us to join him in his suffering for the gospel. How are we to do this? |
| 1. Saved us; 2. Called us; 3. Abolished/ destroyed death; 4. Brought life to light; 5. Brought immortality to light | Paul lists all that the power of God has accomplished on our behalf in 2 Timothy 1:8-10. List the 5 things that describe what God has done for us. |
| 1. Abolished/ destroyed death; 2. Brought life to light through the gospel; 3. Brought immortality to light through the gospel | According to 2 Timothy 1:10, what three things were done through Jesus Christ when he died for our sins? |
| Kindle afresh/ stir up/ fan into flame the gift of God that has been given to him. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:6? |
| Don't be ashamed of the testimony of Jesus or of Paul as a prisoner; instead, be ready to share in suffering for the gospel. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:8? |
| Keep/ retain/ follow/ hold fast to the sound words/ teaching he has heard from Paul. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:13? |
| Guard/ keep by the Holy Spirit the treasure/ good deposit/ good thing that was entrusted/ committed to him. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:14? |
| Paul | Who wrote 2 Timothy? |
| the Bible | What is the best-selling book in the world? |
| Rome (in prison) | From what location was 2 Timothy written, according to 2 Timothy 1:16-17? |
| It was the last one written, shortly before his death, and so is his last will and testament. It contains the things Paul thought were most important to teach Timothy before he died. | What is the distinction of 2 Timothy, amongst all of Paul's epistles? |
| Paul (Saul) was born in Tarsus of Cilicia | What event took place around 5 AD? |
| Jesus was crucified | What event took place around 30 AD? |
| Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus | What event concerning Paul took place around 35 AD? |
| The burning of Rome, which increased the persecution of the Christians, who were blamed for the fire | What event took place around 64 AD? |
| The writing of 2 Timothy | What took place around 64-67 AD? |
| Paul's death | What event took place around 67 AD? |
| 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | What is the focus scripture studied in week 1 of the Sword Study? |
| 64-67 AD | Around what time was 2 Timothy written? |
| One who is sent, delegate, envoy, messenger | What does "apostle" mean? |
| epistle, or letter | What type of literature/ writing is 2 Timothy? |
| The City of Rome | What was at the core/center/focus of the Roman Empire? |
| the fights in the Circus Maximus | What aspect of ancient Roman culture united both rich and poor classes? |
| the Emperor Nero | Who was persecuting the Christians in 64AD to 67 AD? |
| Stephen | Who was the first Christian martyr? |
| Stoned to death (with Paul/Saul) giving his consent | How was Stephen killed? |
| the Great Fire of Rome | For what event, in 64 AD, were the Christians blamed by Nero? |
| hated; persecuted; crucified; mauled to death by wild animals; set on fire to serve as evening lights in Nero's gardens | How were Christians suffering under Nero? |
| Around 100,000 | How many Christians were martyred for their faith between the first and third centuries? |
| as a result of persecution under Nero | How did Peter and Paul die? |
| People would be reluctant to convert to Christianity, as their lives would be in danger; however those who did convert, knowing the cost, would probably have been strong in the faith | How would the persecution of the times affect the spread of the gospel? |
| They knew they would likely suffer and/or die if they claimed to be Christians, and they were afraid | Why would some of the Christians consider giving up their faith? |
| As a criminal (evildoer) | Why did Paul say he was in prison, according to 2 Timothy 2:9? |
| Mamertine Prison | Where was Paul imprisoned during the time he was writing 2 Timothy (2nd imprisonment)? |
| a former cistern; a true dungeon, dark and cold | What kind of a prison was Mamertine? |
| He was under house arrest, kept comfortably and able to visit with friends (an honorable sentence reserved for high status prisoners) | What was Paul's FIRST imprisonment like? |
| They didn't want to be associated with a Mamertine prisoner; they were embarrassed about him being in prison. | Why do you think all of Paul's companions would have deserted him? |
| He was being persecuted by world leaders, kept in a terrible prison, awaiting a certain death; there was trouble growing in the churches he started and taught; Christians were falling away from the faith and fleeing to the hills in fear and disobedience | How do you think Paul's circumstances could have discouraged him? |
| Paul took the opportunity to encourage and exhort Timothy, as a Father would a son. He was bold and confident in his charge to Timothy, knowing that Timothy would be among the next generation of leaders and needed strong direction and encouragement. | How do you think Paul handled his discouraging circumstances, according to evidence in 2 Timothy? |
| Stand firm in your faith in the gospel and don't be ashamed! | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 1? |
| 2 Timothy 1:8 | What is the Key Verse for 2 Timothy 1? |
| Paul exhorts Timothy as a father to a son, to stand firm in his faith in the gospel and not be ashamed of the testimony of Jesus or of imprisonment. To stand firm, Timothy should kindle afresh his God-given gift, avoiding a spirit of fear/timidity, retaining what he has been taught and guarding the treasure of the gospel | Summarize 2 Timothy 1 |
| Be strong! Do the job that needs to be done! | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 2? |
| 2 Timothy 2:15 | What is the Key Verse for 2 Timothy 2? |
| Paul uses many exhortations to spur the next generation toward living Christ-like lives. He beseeches them to join in the hardship and training that it will require. | Summarize 2 Timothy 2 |
| Know the Scripture and you will endure, even in persecution | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 3? |
| 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | What is the Key Verse for 2 Timothy 3? |
| Paul saw that many were unwilling to undergo persecution for their faith; his answer to the issue was Scripture. True knowledge and study of Scripture will bring the unbeliever to faith and kept the believer strong in the faith. | Summarize 2 Timothy 3. |
| Preach the Word patiently | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 4? |
| 2 Timothy 4:5 | What is the Key Verse for 2 Timothy 4? |
| Paul strongly charges Timothy to preach God's word, to be ready to serve the Lord at any time, and to reprove, rebuke, and exhort with great patience and instruction. Paul knows that the walk of sacrificial living will fill Timothy's life with persecution, hardship, and desertion, but the Lord will be his strength, and Paul is his example. | Summarize 2 Timothy 4 |
| Timothy | Who was the primary recipient of 2 Timothy, according to chapter 1, verse 2? |
| He is Paul's dear son (in the faith). | What do we learn about Timothy in chapter 1, verse 2? |
| Paul longs to see him because he remembers Timothy's tears knows that a reunion would be joyful for both of them. | What do we learn about Timothy in chapter 1, verse 4? |
| a disciple | What was Timothy called in Acts 16:1? |
| a Jewish believer | How was Timothy's mother described in Acts 16:1? |
| a Greek | How was Timothy's father described in Acts 16:1? |
| The Christians at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him (liked him) | What do we learn about Timothy in Acts 16:2? |
| beloved and faithful son/child of Paul; he will remind them of Paul's ways of life in Christ | How does Paul describe Timothy in 1 Corinthians 4:16-17? |
| a minister of the gospel (Pastor? Preacher? Teacher?) | What was Timothy's job/profession according to 1 Timothy 4:13-16? |
| Sent him to the churches to get news of how they were doing | According to Philippians 2:19-20, what was one of the ways Timothy assisted Paul? |
| a brother in Christ; fellow laborer/ fellow worker/ co-worker; sent to strengthen/establish and encourage/ comfort/ exhort them in the faith | What do you learn of Timothy in 1 Thessalonians 3:2? |
| Ephesus (Acts 18:18-23; 1 Timothy 1:3) | Where were Priscilla, Aquila, Onesiphorus, and Timothy when Paul was writing the letter? |
| Priscilla, Aquila, and Onesiphorus | Who else was in Ephesus with Timothy? |
| -Paul hoped to send Timothy to the Philippians so that he could get a report of what was going on with them and be encouraged. Timothy was the only one Paul could send who would be genuinely concerned about their welfare. Timothy has proved himself by serving with Paul as a son does with a father | What more do you learn about Timothy in Philippians 2:19-23? |
| The Sword Study says 14 out of 27—it includes Hebrews | How many books of the New Testament are attributed to Paul? |
| Gamaliel | Who was Paul's (Saul's) teacher during childhood? |
| The desert (for 3 years) and was taught by the Holy Spirit | Directly after Paul's conversion, where did he go, and who taught him? |
| Barnabas | What man was Paul's mentor after his conversion? |
| Son of encouragement | What does the name "Barnabas" mean? |
| traveled to various churches, ministered, and went on a mission trip together | What did Barnabas and Paul do together? |
| Gamaliel and Barnabas | Who were Paul's two mentors? |
| He was in prison; other Christians were forsaking him; Christians were leaving the faith | What were some of the difficulties the author was experiencing when he wrote 2 Timothy? |
| He was an apostle of Jesus Christ | What do we learn about Paul in 2 Timothy 1:1? |
| He served God as his ancestors/ forefathers did; He remembers Timothy in his prayers day and night | What do we learn about Paul in 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| preacher/herald; apostle; teacher | What three things does Paul call himself in 2 Timothy 1:11? |
| He was persecuted, suffered at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. He endured persecution and the Lord rescued him. | *What are some of Paul's experiences, according to 2 Timothy 3:10-11? |
| (bond)servant of God; apostle of JC; preaching committed/entrusted to him by God | How did Paul describe himself in Titus 1:1-3*? |
| Proclamation (NASB)/ preaching of the word | What does Paul proclaim, according to Titus 1:1-3*? |
| circumcised the 8th day; -of the stock/people/nation of Israel; of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of the Hebrews (good Jew); concerning the law: Pharisee; concerning zeal: persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness from the law: blameless/faultless | According to Philippians 3:4-8, what was Paul's background? |
| now counts all these things loss for the sake of Christ | According to Philippians 3:7-8*, how does Paul feel about the earthly things that used to benefit him? |
| Paul is called Saul in these verses. He was capturing Christians until Jesus spoke to him on the road to Damascus. He was blinded and didn't eat or drink for three days. The Lord told Ananias that Paul was chosen to suffer for Jesus' name. After he was healed, Paul began to proclaim, "Christ is the son of God." | Summarize Paul's conversion, as described in Acts 9:1-20. |
| Saul | What was Paul called, in Acts 9:1-20? |
| take Christians captive to put in prison | What was Paul going to do in Damascus according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| He was blinded. | What happened to Paul after Jesus spoke to him on the road to Damascus, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| He didn't eat or drink for 3 days. | What was Paul's reaction to being blinded when he was on the road to Damascus, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| Paul was chosen to suffer for Jesus' name. | What did the Lord tell Ananias about Paul, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| Jesus is the Son of God | What did Paul begin to proclaim after his conversion, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| Roman citizen by birth (not purchased citizenship) | What do we learn about Paul in Acts 22:24-29? |
| Saul | What was Paul's birth name, according to Acts 13:9? |
| the Bible | What is the best-selling book in the world? |
| epistle, or letter | What type of literature/ writing is 2 Timothy? |
| Paul | Who wrote 2 Timothy? |
| Paul (Saul) was born in Tarsus of Cilicia | What event took place around 5 AD? |
| Jesus was crucified | What event took place around 30 AD? |
| Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus | What event concerning Paul took place around 35 AD? |
| The burning of Rome, which increased the persecution of the Christians, who were blamed for the fire | What event took place around 64 AD? |
| The writing of 2 Timothy | What took place around 64-67 AD? |
| Paul's death | What event took place around 67 AD? |
| 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | What is the focus scripture studied in week 1 of the Sword Study? |
| the city of Rome | What was the core/center/focus of the Roman Empire? |
| the Emperor Nero | Who was persecuting the Christians in 64AD to 67 AD? |
| the Great Fire of Rome | For what event, in 64 AD, were the Christians blamed by Nero? |
| Mamertine Prison | Where was Paul imprisoned during the time he was writing 2 Timothy (2nd imprisonment)? |
| a former cistern; a true dungeon, dark and cold | What kind of a prison was Mamertine? |
| Stand firm in your faith in the gospel and don't be ashamed! | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 1? |
| 2 Timothy 1:8 | What is the Key Verse for 2 Timothy 1? |
| Be strong! Do the job that needs to be done! | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 2? |
| 2 Timothy 2:15 | What is the Key Verse for 2 Timothy 2? |
| Know the Scripture and you will endure, even in persecution | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 3? |
| 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | What is the Key Verse for 2 Timothy 3? |
| Preach the Word patiently | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 4? |
| 2 Timothy 4:5 | What is the Key Verse for 2 Timothy 4? |
| Timothy | Who was the primary recipient of 2 Timothy, according to chapter 1, verse 2? |
| He is Paul's dear son (in the faith). | What do we learn about Timothy in chapter 1, verse 2? |
| Paul longs to see him because he remembers Timothy's tears knows that a reunion would be joyful for both of them. | What do we learn about Timothy in chapter 1, verse 4? |
| a disciple | What was Timothy called in Acts 16:1? |
| a Jewish believer | How was Timothy's mother described in Acts 16:1? |
| a Greek | How was Timothy's father described in Acts 16:1? |
| The Christians at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him (liked him) | What do we learn about Timothy in Acts 16:2? |
| a minister of the gospel (Pastor? Preacher? Teacher?) | What was Timothy's job/profession according to 1 Timothy 4:13-16? |
| Sent him to the churches to get news of how they were doing | According to Philippians 2:19-20, what was one of the ways Timothy assisted Paul? |
| Ephesus (Acts 18:18-23; 1 Timothy 1:3) | Where were Priscilla, Aquila, Onesiphorus, and Timothy when Paul was writing the letter? |
| Priscilla, Aquila, and Onesiphorus | Who else was in Ephesus with Timothy? |
| -Paul hoped to send Timothy to the Philippians so that he could get a report of what was going on with them and be encouraged. Timothy was the only one Paul could send who would be genuinely concerned about their welfare. Timothy has proved himself by serving with Paul as a son does with a father | What more do you learn about Timothy in Philippians 2:19-23? |
| The Sword Study says 14 out of 27—it includes Hebrews | How many books of the New Testament are attributed to Paul? |
| Gamaliel | Who was Paul's (Saul's) teacher during childhood? |
| The desert (for 3 years) and was taught by the Holy Spirit | Directly after Paul's conversion, where did he go, and who taught him? |
| Barnabas | What man was Paul's mentor after his conversion? |
| Son of encouragement | What does the name "Barnabas" mean? |
| traveled to various churches, ministered, and went on a mission trip together | What did Barnabas and Paul do together? |
| Gamaliel and Barnabas | Who were Paul's two mentors? |
| He was in prison; other Christians were forsaking him; Christians were leaving the faith | What were some of the difficulties the author was experiencing when he wrote 2 Timothy? |
| Rome (in prison) | From what location was 2 Timothy written, according to 2 Timothy 1:16-17? |
| 64-67 AD | Around what time was 2 Timothy written? |
| He was an apostle of Jesus Christ | What do we learn about Paul in 2 Timothy 1:1? |
| He served God as his ancestors/ forefathers did; He remembers Timothy in his prayers day and night | What do we learn about Paul in 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| preacher/ herald; apostle; teacher | What three things does Paul call himself in 2 Timothy 1:11? |
| (bond)servant of God; apostle of Jesus Christ; preaching committed/entrusted to him by God | How did Paul describe himself in Titus 1:1-3*? |
| Proclamation (NASB)/ preaching of the word | What does Paul proclaim, according to Titus 1:1-3*? |
| now counts all these things loss for the sake of Christ | According to Philippians 3:7-8*, how does Paul feel about the earthly things that used to benefit him? |
| Paul is called Saul in these verses. He was capturing Christians until Jesus spoke to him on the road to Damascus. He was blinded and didn't eat or drink for three days. The Lord told Ananias that Paul was chosen to suffer for Jesus' name. After he was healed, Paul began to proclaim, "Christ is the son of God." | Summarize Paul's conversion, as described in Acts 9:1-20. |
| Saul | What was Paul called, in Acts 9:1-20? |
| take Christians captive to put in prison | What was Paul going to do in Damascus according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| He was blinded. | What happened to Paul after Jesus spoke to him on the road to Damascus, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| He didn't eat or drink for 3 days. | What was Paul's reaction to being blinded when he was on the road to Damascus, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| Paul was chosen to suffer for Jesus' name. | What did the Lord tell Ananias about Paul, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| Jesus is the Son of God | What did Paul begin to proclaim after his conversion, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| Roman citizen by birth (not purchased citizenship) | What do we learn about Paul in Acts 22:24-29? |
| Hymenaeus; Philetus; David | What new people are mentioned in 2 Timothy 2? |
| going astray from the truth, saying the resurrection has already taken place, and upsetting the faith of some | What were Hymenaeus and Philetus accused of? |
| He refused to take the Bible literally, beginning with the creation story in Genesis. | According to 2 Timothy 2:18, men will go astray from the truth. Why did Charles Templeton, friend of Billy Graham, end up leaving the Christian faith? |
| Chapter 2 | What chapter in 2 Timothy is full of exhortations? |
| in Jesus' grace; in what Paul said | In what 2 things did Paul exhort Timothy to be strong/strengthened, according to 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| Paul's words | What did Paul exhort Timothy to entrust/commit to faithful men, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| entrust/commit them to faithful men | What did Paul exhort Timothy to do with Paul's words, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| hardship | What did Paul exhort Timothy to suffer/endure along with Paul, according to 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| what Paul is telling him | What did Paul exhort Timothy to consider/ think over/ reflect on, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| consider it/ reflect on it/ think over it | What did Paul exhort Timothy to do with what Paul was telling him, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant/ offspring/ seed of David | What did Paul exhort Timothy to remember, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| If we die with Christ, we will live with him; if we suffer with him, we will reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful | What did Paul exhort Timothy to keep reminding the people, according to 2 Timothy 2:11-14? |
| not to wrangle/ quarrel/ strive about words | According to 2 Timothy 2:14, what did Paul exhort Timothy to charge/warn the people to do in the presence of God (before the Lord)? |
| present himself approved to God, a workman/ worker who does not need to be ashamed, who accurately handles/ correctly handles/ rightly divides the word of truth | According to 2 Timothy 2:15, what did Paul exhort Timothy to be diligent/ study/ do his best to do? |
| abstain/ depart/ turn away from wickedness/ iniquity | What does 2 Timothy 2:19 exhort Timothy that everyone who claims Christ's name should do? |
| youthful lusts/ passions/ evil desires | In 2 Timothy 2:22, what does Paul exhort Timothy to flee from? |
| righteousness, faith, love/ charity, peace | What does Paul exhort Timothy to pursue/ follow from a pure heart, according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| Those who call on the Lord from a pure heart | According to 2 Timothy 2:22, what kind of people pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace? |
| foolish and ignorant speculations/ disputes/ controversies/ unlearned questions/ stupid arguments | What does Paul exhort Timothy to refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with, in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with them | What does Paul exhort Timothy to do about foolish and ignorant arguments people may bring up, according to 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| not quarrel (strive); be kind/ gentle to everyone; able to teach; patient when wronged/ not resentful; gently/ meekly correcting/ instructing those who oppose him | How does Paul exhort Timothy that a servant of the Lord should act, according to 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| to impart strength to (endynamoō) | What is the definition of "be strong/ strengthened," in 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| to put or place near (paratithēmi) | What is the definition of "entrust/ commit," in 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| to suffer evil, especially as a soldier (kakopatheō—kakos=evil; pathos=lust) | What is the definition of "suffer/ endure," in 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| perceive with the mind; think upon (noeō) | What is the definition of "consider/ think over/ reflect on," in 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| to call to mind; hold in memory (mnēmoneuō) | What is the definition of "remember," in 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| to cause one to remember (hypomimnēskō—hypo=under; mimnēskomai=to call to mind) | What is the definition of "remind them/ put them in remembrance/ keep reminding them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| to call throughout to witness; to confirm a thing by testimony (diamartyromai—dia=through; martyreō=give testimony or witness) | What is the definition of "charge/ warn them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| be diligent; make haste; exert oneself (spoudazō) | What is the definition of "be diligent to/ study to/ do your best to," in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| remove oneself; cause to depart; go away from (aphistēmi) | What is the definition of "abstain/ depart/ turn away from," in 2 Timothy 2:19? |
| to take flight; escape; run away (pheugō) | What is the definition of "flee," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| chase in order to overtake; seek after eagerly (diōkō) | What is the definition of "pursue/ follow," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| to excuse oneself from (as an invitation); decline (paraiteomai) | What is the definition of "refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with," in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| fight in war or battle; engage in a war of words (machomai) | What is the definition of "be quarrelsome/ quarrel/ strive," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| training up a child, as a father punishing a son; implying discipline (paideuō) | What is the definition of "instructing/ correcting," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| soldier; athlete, farmer | What three types of people does Paul describe in 2 Timothy 2:4-6? |
| how to live a life for Christ | What do the analogies of the soldier, athlete, and farmer help us to understand? |
| a soldier | What kind of person is Ephesians 6:10-12 describing? |
| be fully clothed in God's armor and stand against the enemy | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to Ephesians 6:10-12? |
| fight the good fight of faith and take hold of the eternal life you were called to | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to 1 Timothy 6:12? |
| he trains/ teaches our hands for war; he is our fortress; he is our stronghold/ high tower; he is our deliverer; he is our shield and the one in whom we take refuge | What attributes about our God do you find in Psalm 144:1-4 that would help us in our battle as soldiers? |
| God is our strength; we sing and shout joyfully to him | Who is our strength, and what should we do for Him according to Psalm 81:1? |
| transgressors/ sinners will be destroyed, and the end/ future/ posterity of the wicked will be cut off | What in Psalm 37:38 should be a comfort to us as soldiers for the Lord? |
| not of this world | Where is the kingdom that we fight for, according to John 18:36? |
| Perhaps Timothy knew them personally? Or they were leaders in the church? Or they had been faithful followers? | Why might Paul have singled out Phygelus and Hermogenes from the "all" who were in Asia? |
| God wills things in our lives (1); Grace, mercy, and peace come from God (1); God is the Father (2); God is served by men (3); God's gift is in Timothy (6); God gives us power, love, and discipline/ sound mind/ self-control (7); God saved us and called us (9) | What do we learn about God the Father in chapter 1? |
| Promise of life is in him (1); He is God's grace to us (9); He is eternal (9); He is our Savior (10); He abolished/ destroyed death (10); He brought life and immortality to light (10); Men suffer for his testimony (12) | What do we learn about God the Son in chapter 1? |
| He dwells in believers (14); He helps us guard/ keep the gift given by God (14) | What do we learn about God the Holy Spirit in chapter 1? |
| Grace, mercy, and peace (2); a spirit of power, love, and discipline/ a sound mind/ self-control (7) | What are some of the things that God, the Father, gives us, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| He gave it to us in Christ Jesus | How does God the Father give us his grace, according to 2 Timothy 1:9? |
| before the world began/ from all eternity/ before the beginning of time | When did God plan the grace that he gave us, according to 2 Timothy 1:9? |
| Jesus, Christ, Lord, Savior (10) | What are some of the names by which God's Son is called in 2 Timothy 1? |
| the promise of life | What promise is found in Jesus, according to 2 Timothy 1:1? |
| eternity/ before the world began/ before the beginning of time | How long as Jesus been in existence, according to 2 Timothy 1:9? |
| in believers (14) | Where does the Holy Spirit reside, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| helps us guard/ keep the gift given to us by God | What does the Holy Spirit do for us, according to 2 Timothy 1:14? |
| Stand firm in faith and don't be ashamed | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 1? |
| 2 Timothy 1:7-8 | What is the key verse for 2 Timothy 1? |
| The Mamertine prison | Where was Paul when he wrote his final letter to Timothy? |
| Preacher/ herald; apostle; teacher | In what 3 roles was Paul still serving God, despite his chains, according to chapter 1? |
| 1. Kindle afresh/ stir up/ fan into flame the gift of God (6); 2. Don't be ashamed, but join in suffering (8); 3. Retain/ keep. Hold fast sound words; 4. Guard/ keep the treasure/ good deposit/ good thing | What 4 exhortations did Paul give his spiritual son (and us)? |
| spirit of timidity/ fear | What is one characteristic Timothy should NOT have, according to chapter 1, since it does not come from God? |
| Spirit of power, love, and discipline/ self-control/ a sound mind | What type of spirit does God give, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| Ephesus | Where was Timothy located when Paul was writing to him? |
| all those in Asia; Hermogenes; Phygelus | Who were those that deserted Paul, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| epaischunomai | What is the Greek word for ashamed,? |
| to feel shame about something | What is the English translation of epaischunomai? |
| anepaischuntos | What is the Greek word "need not be ashamed"? |
| need not be ashamed | What is the English translation of anepaischuntos? |
| euphrainomai | What Greek word is the antonym (opposite) of epaischunomai? |
| to rejoice, make joyful in one's mind, or be glad | What does the Greek word euphrainomai mean? |
| lupeomai | What Greek word is a synonym (word with the same meaning) for epaischunomai? |
| Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of Paul his prisoner. | How does Paul use the Greek word epaischunomai in 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| Paul tells Timothy that he is not ashamed of the suffering he has to endure for the sake of preaching the gospel. | How does Paul use the Greek word epaischunomai in 2 Timothy 1:12? |
| Paul tells Timothy that Onesiphorus was not ashamed of his chains. | How does Paul use the Greek word epaischunomai in 2 Timothy 1:16? |
| Paul tells Timothy that he should be approved to God, a workman/ worker who does not need to be ashamed. | In 2 Timothy 2:15, how does Paul use the Greek word, anepaischuntos? |
| The son of man will be ashamed of him when He comes in His glory. | According to Luke 9:22-26, what happens when a person is ashamed (epaischunomai) of Jesus and his words? |
| That Jesus would suffer and die at the hands of men, and that if anyone wanted to be his disciple, he would have to be ready to do the same. | What did Jesus describe in verses 22-25 of Luke 9? |
| deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Jesus | What must a man do instead of being ashamed (epaischunomai), according to Luke 9:23? |
| Paul is not ashamed (epaischunomai) of the gospel | In Romans 1:16-17, what does not cause shame for Paul? |
| It is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes. | According to Romans 1:16-17, why is there no shame in the gospel? |
| the righteousness of God (by faith) | According to Romans 1:16-17, what is revealed through the gospel? |
| faith | According to Romans 1:17, what does the righteous (just) man live by? |
| David (who was prophesying about the Messiah) | In Acts 2:25-28, who was glad/ rejoiced, in verse 26? |
| He saw the Lord always before him/ in his presence, at his right hand, so he would never be shaken/ moved. | What was the cause of the rejoicing, in Acts 2:25-28? |
| no—the opposite of shame—euphrainomai | Was there any shame, in Acts 2:25-28? |
| God's lovingkindnes/ mercy/ steadfast love/ unfailing love | In Psalm 13:5-6, what did the psalmist trust in? |
| the Lord's salvation | What was the cause of the psalmist's rejoicing, in Psalm 13:5-6? |
| Jesus | In 1 Peter 1:8-9, who is the cause for rejoicing? |
| our inheritance—the salvation of our souls | According to 1 Peter 1:3-9, what does Jesus provide, which causes us to rejoice? |
| suffering—being distressed/grieved by various trials/ heaviness through manifold temptations/ | For a short time, what might be a part of the rejoicing, according to 1 Peter 1:3-9? |
| 8 times | How many times is the word "faith" found in 2 Timothy? |
| pistis | What is the Greek word for faith? |
| faith | What is the English translation of pistis? |
| a firm and confiding belief in Jesus and his gospel | What is a brief definition of pistis? |
| in Christ Jesus | According to 2 Timothy 1:13, where is faith (pistis) found? |
| their faith (pistis) is overthrown/ upset/ destroyed | What happens to some men when they hear false teachings, as noted in 2 Timothy 2:18? |
| they call on the Lord from a pure heart | In 2 Timothy, 2:22, what is a characteristic of someone who has faith (pistis)? |
| pursue/ follow after it | What are we to do regarding faith (pistis), according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| flee youthful lusts/ passions/ evil desires | How do we pursue/ follow after faith (pistis), according to 2 Timothy 2:22 |
| Jannes and Jambres; and men who oppose/ resist the truth (men of depraved/ corrupt minds) | Who rejected faith (pistis), according to 2 Timothy 3:8? |
| Timothy | Who followed Paul's faith, in 2 Timothy 3:10? |
| salvation | According to 2 Timothy 3:15, to what does faith in Jesus Christ lead? |
| keeping the faith | In 2 Timothy 4:7, what does Paul say constitutes a "good fight" or a "finished course"? |
| faithless (unbelieving) | What does the Greek word "apisteo" mean, in 2 Timothy 2:13? |
| pistos | What is the Greek word that means "faithful"? |
| 2:2, 2:11, 2:13 | In what verses is the word "pistos" (faithful) used in 2 Timothy? |
| The things Timothy heard Paul say in the presence of many witnesses | What is Paul supposed to entrust to "faithful" (pistos) men, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| If we died with Jesus, we will also live with him. | What does Paul say is a faithful/ trustworthy (pistos) statement/ saying, according to 2 Timothy 2:11? |
| He cannot deny/ disown himself | Why does Paul say that God remains faithful (pistos) when we are faithless/ unbelieving (apisteo), according to 2 Timothy 2:13? |
| author/ founder and perfecter/ finisher of our faith | According to Hebrews 12:1-2, what is Jesus' part in our faith? |
| fix our eyes on Jesus/ look unto Jesus | What command are we given regarding our faith in Hebrews 12:2? |
| our adversary/ enemy the devil | Who is testing our faith in 1 Peter 5:8-10? |
| resist him, firm/ steadfast in our faith | How are we to react to the one testing our faith, in 1 Peter 5:8-10? |
| in God | According to Mark 11:22, where did Jesus say we should put our faith? |
| Peter became afraid and started to sink, as he was walking on water, when he saw the wind and the waves | What caused Jesus to say that Peter had little faith, in Matthew 14:31? |
| a large number of people, including priests, became obedient to the faith | What can a strong faith accomplish, according to Acts 6:7? |
| He told the paralytic that his sins were forgiven. | How does Jesus respond when he sees faith, in Matthew 9:2? |
| by faith, apart from the works of the law | According to Romans 3:28, how is a man saved? |
| grace, suffer/ endure, mercy | Besides the words chosen for study in chapter 1, what are some other key words mentioned in the SS from chapter 1? |
| euaggelion | What is the Greek word for gospel (meaning the plan of salvation)? |
| gospel | What does euaggelion mean, in English? |
| the good news about salvation through Jesus | What is a short definition of euaggelion? |
| 1:8 and 1:10 (also in 2:8, but the SS says this is euaggelizo) | In what verses does Paul use the word euaggelion in 2 Timothy 1? |
| euaggelizo | What is the Greek word for the preaching of the gospel? |
| announcing the good news about salvation through Jesus | What is a short definition of euaggelizo? |
| 2:8 (but Strongs shows that this word is really euaggelion, as in 1:8 and 1:10) | In what verse does the SS say that euaggelizo is used in 2 Timothy 1? |
| testimony of/ about our Lord | What phrase does Paul use as a synonym to the word gospel (euaggelion) in 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| life and immortality | What two things were brought to light through the gospel (euaggelion), according to 2 Timothy 1:10? |
| Jesus is risen from the dead; Jesus is the descendant/ offspring/ seed of David | In 2 Timothy 2:8, we see that Paul was preaching the gospel (euaggelion/ euaggelizo). What two points did he highlight? |
| The Greek word is sophronismos. It means a making of sound mind; hence, making sober-minded, controlling all desires by self-restraint. | In 2 Timothy 1:7, what does the word "discipline" mean? |
| Luke 9:23-26 | What passage from our memory verses tells us what Jesus desires from us as we consider the gospel? |
| Jesus | In Matthew 4:23-25, who was proclaiming the gospel (euaggelion)? |
| The multitudes of people in Galilee and those who came to him for healing from all of the surrounding areas | With whom did Jesus share the gospel in Matthew 4:23-25? |
| Galilee, in the synagogues and with the people | Where did Jesus share the gospel, according to Matthew 4:23-25? |
| His fame/news about him spread through all Syria and multitudes came for healing from all of the surrounding areas. | What was the result of Jesus' boldness, in Matthew 4:23-25? |
| you will save your life | According to Mark 8:35, what will happen if you give your life for the gospel (euaggelion)? |
| God will take vengeance on/ deal out retribution to/ punish them with flaming/ blazing fire. | What happens to those who do not obey the gospel (euaggelion) of Jesus, according to 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9? |
| 1. the gospel was preached; 2. The people received the gospel; 3. The people stand in the gospel | According to 1 Corinthians 15:1, what three things were done? |
| We are saved by the gospel, IF we hold firmly to the word Paul preached to them. | What does 1 Corinthians 15:2 say about being saved? |
| for our sins | Why did Jesus die, according to 1 Corinthians 15:3? |
| Christ died for our sins; he was buried; he rose again/ was raised on the third day | What was delivered as first importance, gospel, according to 1 Corinthians 15:3-4? |
| the word of faith | In Romans 10:8, what is to be preached? |
| Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart the God raised him from the dead | How is a person saved, according to Romans 10:9? |
| good news/ glad tidings of good things (the word is euaggelion) | How does Romans 10:15 summarize what the preachers bring? |
| Repent and believe the gospel | What two things are to be done with the gospel (euaggelion), according to Mark 1:15? |
| all the people | Who is the gospel (euaggelizo) for, according to Luke 2:10? |
| not with wisdom of words/ cleverness of speech/ eloquent wisdom/ human wisdom? | Does the gospel (euaggelizo) need to be presented in cleverness, according to 1 Corinthians 1:17? |
| Jesus said to go into all the world and preach the gospel (euaggelion) to every creature/ all creation. | What do we learn about the gospel in Mark 16:15? |
| Paul and Barnabas tell the people of Lystra, who are trying to offer sacrifice and worship them (P&B) as gods, that they (P&B) are men just like them, and they come preaching the gospel (euaggelizo) to them, so they will turn from vain things to worshipping the living God, who created ALL things. | What do we learn about the gospel in Acts 14:15? |
| Paul serves with his spirit/ whole heart in the preaching of the gospel (euaggelion) of God's Son. | What do we learn about the gospel in Romans 1:9? |
| Paul's gospel (euaggelion) says that people will be judged in the day when God judges the secrets of men through Jesus Christ. | What do we learn about the gospel in Romans 2:16? |
| Paul says that although he and his co-workers have the right to have their physical needs (food, clothing, etc.) met by those to whom they are preaching, they do not use that right, but instead endure all things, so as not to hinder the gospel (euaggelion). | What do we learn about the gospel in 1 Corinthians 9:12? |
| The gospel (euaggelion) Paul preaches is not from man. He didn't receive it from man and he wasn't taught it; he received it through the revelation of Jesus Christ. | What do we learn about the gospel in Galatians 1:10-12? |
| The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen/ Gentiles by faith, preached before the gospel (proeuangelizomai) to Abraham. | What do we learn about the gospel in Galatians 3:8? |
| They believed in Jesus after they heard the word/ message of truth, the gospel (euaggelion) of their salvation, and then they were sealed with the holy Spirit of promise. | What do we learn about the gospel in Ephesians 1:13? |
| Those who are preaching Christ out of good will are doing so out of love, knowing that Paul is put there (in prison) for the defense of the gospel (euaggelion). | What do we learn about the gospel in Philippians 1:16 (verse 17 in KJV & NKJV)? |
| Paul tells them to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel (euaggelion) of Christ, so that whether Paul comes to them in person or not, he will hear that they are standing firm in one spirit, striving together for the faith of the gospel (euaggelion). | What do we learn about the gospel in Philippians 1:27? |
| The word of truth, the gospel (euaggelion) has come to them and has been bearing fruit in them ever since they heard it and believed, and it has also been bearing fruit in all the world. | What do we learn about the gospel in Colossians 1:4-6? |
| The gospel (euaggelion) didn't come to them only in word, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with full assurance/ conviction | What do we learn about the gospel in 1 Thessalonians 1:5? |
| The author (John) saw an angel flying in mid-heaven (midair), having an eternal gospel (euaggelion) to preach/ proclaim to those who live on earth—to every nation and tribe and tongue and people. | What do we learn about the gospel in Revelation 14:6? |
| 1. Paul; 2. Timothy; 3. Paul's ancestors/ forefathers; 4. Lois; 5. Eunice; 6. believers in Asia; 7. Phygelus; 8. Hermogenes; 9. Onesiphorus 10. the household of Onesiphorus | What people, or groups of people, are mentioned in chapter 1 of 2 Timothy? |
| He is the author of this letter, and an apostle, preacher, and teacher of the gospel. | What do we learn about Paul in chapter 1? |
| He is the main recipient of the letter, and the spiritual son of Paul | What do we observe about Timothy in chapter 1? |
| They also served God with a clear conscience. | What do we learn about Paul's ancestors/ forefathers in chapter 1? |
| She was the grandmother of Timothy, and also had faith. | What do we learn about Lois in chapter 1? |
| She was the mother of Timothy, and also had faith. | What do we learn about Eunice in chapter 1? |
| They all deserted Paul when he was in prison. | What do we learn about the believers in Asia, according to chapter 1? |
| He deserted Paul, along with all the other Asian believers, when Paul was in prison | What do we learn about Phygelus in chapter 1? |
| He deserted Paul, along with all the other Asian believers, when Paul was in prison | What do we learn about Hermogenes in chapter 1? |
| He often refreshed Paul in Rome. He was not ashamed of Paul's chains. He looked carefully for Paul in Rome until he found him, instead of deserting him like the others. He ministered to Paul in Ephesus. | What do we learn about Onesiphorus in chapter 1? |
| Paul wants the Lord to show mercy to them, because of how well Onesiphorus treated him. | What do we learn about the household of Onesiphorus in chapter 1? |
| apostle; father | What two positions does Paul claim to hold (one in the church, and one over Timothy), according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| Jesus | In whom is the promise of life found, according to 2 Timothy 1? |
| dear/beloved son/child | How does Paul say he views Timothy, in 2 Timothy 1? |
| His memories of Timothy, as he prays for him. | For what does Paul thank God in 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| with a clear/pure conscience, as his ancestors/forefathers did | How is Paul serving God, according to 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| Prays for Timothy | What does Paul do day and night, according to 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| Paul was leaving the Ephesian people (including Timothy) and told them that they wouldn't be seeing him in person again. | What was the cause of Timothy's tears, according to Acts 20:37-38? |
| So that he would be filled with joy | Why does Paul want to see Timothy, according to 2 Timothy 1:4? |
| his faith that is sincere/ genuine/ unfeigned | What attribute does Paul recall in Timothy, according to 2 Timothy 1:5? |
| "The Greeting" | What is a good title for the section of verses in 2 Timothy 1:1-5? |
| Paul tells him to kindle afresh/ fan into flame/ stir up the gift of God that is in him. | What word implies that Timothy might need encouragement to get back to using his gift, according to 2 Timothy 1:6? |
| A spirit of power, love, and self-discipline/ self-control/ discipline/ a sound mind | What is the opposite of a spirit of fear/timidity, according to 2 Timothy 1:7? |
| the testimony about our Lord; Paul his prisoner | What two things does Paul say should not bring shame to Timothy, according to 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| telling others the good news about salvation through Jesus | What is the testimony of our Lord, mentioned in 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| endure suffering | What does God's power enable us to do for the sake of the gospel, according to 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| Paul knows whom he has believed, and he is convinced that he is able to keep/guard everything Paul has committed/ entrusted to him until the day Jesus returns. | Why isn't Paul ashamed of the gospel, according to 2 Timothy 1:12? |
| "Don't Be Ashamed; I'm Not!" | What is a good title for the section of verses in 2 Timothy 1:6-12? |
| 1. Hold fast/ retain/ keep/ follow the sounds words/ teaching which he heard from Paul; 2. Keep/ guard by the Holy Spirit the good thing/ treasure/ good deposit which was committed/ entrusted to Timothy. | What two exhortations/ commands does Paul give Timothy in 2 Timothy 1:13-14? |
| a good thing/ treasure/ good deposit | What has been committed/ entrusted to us as believers in Christ, according to 2 Timothy 1:14? |
| "So do this:" | What is a good title for the section of verses in 2 Timothy 1:13-14? |
| all the believers in Asia, including Phygelus and Hermogenes | How many believers from Asia had left Paul, according to 2 Timothy 1:15? |
| He often refreshed Paul in Rome and was not ashamed of his chains. He looked carefully for Paul in Rome until he found him, instead of deserting him like the others. He also ministered to Paul in Ephesus. | Why did Paul ask that mercy be given to Onesiphorus' household, according to 2 Timothy 1:16-18? |
| "Be Aware - Be Warned" | What is a good title for the second of verses in 2 Timothy 1:15-18? |
| 1. power; 2. love; 3. self-discipline/ self-control/ a sound mind | In 2 Timothy 1:7, Paul gives us a list describing the type of spirit that God gives us. What are the three attributes? |
| a spirit of timidity/ fear | What does it sound like Timothy may have been struggling with, that did not come from God, according to 2 Timothy 1:7? |
| verses 3, 4, 5, and 6 | Paul uses the word and synonyms of the word "remember" four times in chapter 1. What are the verse references? |
| He remembers Timothy in his prayers | What does Paul say that he has remembered, in 1:3? |
| Timothy's tears | What does Paul say that he remembers, in 1:4? |
| Timothy's faith, which is sincere/ genuine/ unfeigned | What does Paul say that he remembers, in 1:5? |
| To kindle afresh/ stir up/ fan into flame the gift of God that is in him | What does Paul remind Timothy in 1:6? |
| by the power of God | According to verses 8-10 of chapter 1, Paul calls us to join him in his suffering for the gospel. How are we to do this? |
| 1. Saved us; 2. Called us; 3. Abolished/ destroyed death; 4. Brought life to light; 5. Brought immortality to light | Paul lists all that the power of God has accomplished on our behalf. List the 5 things that describe what God has done for us. |
| God's power through Jesus: 1. Abolished/ destroyed death; 2. Brought life to light through the gospel; 3. Brought immortality to light through the gospel | According to 2 Timothy 1:10, what three things were done through Jesus Christ as our Savior? |
| 1. Kindle afresh/ stir up/ fan into flame the gift of God (6); 2. Don't be ashamed of the testimony of Jesus or of Paul his prisoner, but be willing to share in suffering (8); 3. Keep/ retain/ hold fast to/ follow the sound words/ teaching he has heard from Paul (13); 4. Guard/ keep the treasure/ good deposit/ good thing that was entrusted/ committed to him (14) | What are the 4 exhortations that are given in chapter 1? |
| Kindle afresh/ stir up/ fan into flame the gift of God that has been given to him. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:6? |
| Don't be ashamed of the testimony of Jesus or of Paul as a prisoner; instead, be ready to share in suffering for the gospel. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:8? |
| Keep/ retain/ follow/ hold fast to the sound words/ teaching he has heard from Paul. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:13? |
| Guard/ keep by the Holy Spirit the treasure/ good deposit/ good thing that was entrusted/ committed to him. | What exhortation is given to Timothy in 1:14? |
| Paul (Saul) was born in Tarsus of Cilicia | What event took place around 5 AD? |
| Jesus was crucified | What event took place around 30 AD? |
| The death of Stephen by stoning (first), and Paul's conversion on the road to Damascus (later) | What 2 events took place around 35 AD? |
| The burning of Rome, which increased the persecution of the Christians, who were blamed for the fire | What event took place around 64 AD? |
| The writing of 2 Timothy | What took place around 64-67 AD? |
| Paul's death | What event took place around 67 AD? |
| Paul giving a defense against his imprisonment | What is the topic of Acts 26? |
| 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | What is the focus scripture studied in week 1 of the Sword Study? |
| Ephesus (Acts 18:18-23; 1 Timothy 1:3) | Where were Priscilla, Aquila, Onesiphorus, and Timothy when Paul was writing the letter? |
| Priscilla, Aquila, and Onesiphorus | Who else was in Ephesus with Timothy? |
| One who gives himself wholly to another's will | What is the definition of a (bond)servant? |
| the city of Rome | What was at the core/center of the Roman Empire? |
| the fights in the Circus Maximus | What aspect of ancient Roman culture united both rich and poor classes? |
| the Emperor Nero | Who was persecuting the Christians in 64AD to 67 AD? |
| Stephen | Who was the first Christian martyr? |
| Stoned to death (with Paul/Saul) giving his consent | How was Stephen killed? |
| the Great Fire of Rome | For what event were the Christians blamed by Nero? |
| hated; persecuted; crucified; mauled to death by wild animals; set on fire to serve as evening lights in Nero's gardens | How were Christians suffering under Nero? |
| Around 100,000 | How many Christians were martyred for their faith between the first and third centuries? |
| as a result of persecution under Nero | How did Peter and Paul die? |
| People would be reluctant to convert to Christianity, as their lives would be in danger; however those who did convert, knowing the cost, would probably have been strong in the faith | How would the persecution of the times affect the spread of the gospel? |
| They knew they would likely suffer and/or die if they claimed to be Christians, and they were afraid | Why would some of the Christians consider giving up their faith? |
| a former cistern; a true dungeon, dark and cold | What kind of a prison was Mamertine? |
| It was the last one written, shortly before his death, and so is his last will and testament. It contains the things Paul thought were most important to teach Timothy before he died. | What is the distinction of 2 Timothy, amongst all of Paul's epistles? |
| epistle, or letter | What type of literature is 2 Timothy? |
| Paul | Who wrote 2 Timothy? |
| He was in prison; other Christians were forsaking him; Christians were leaving the faith | What were some of the difficulties the author was experiencing when he wrote 2 Timothy? |
| Rome (in prison) | From what location was 2 Timothy written, according to 2 Timothy 1:16-17? |
| 64-67 AD | Around what time was 2 Timothy written? |
| One who is sent, delegate, envoy, messenger | What does "apostle" mean? |
| the Bible | What is the best-selling book in the world? |
| Timothy | Who was the primary recipient of 2 Timothy, according to chapter 1, verse 2? |
| He is Paul's dear son (in the faith). | What do we learn about Timothy in chapter 1, verse 2? |
| Paul longs to see him because he remembers Timothy's tears knows that a reunion would be joyful for both of them. | What do we learn about Timothy in chapter 1, verse 4? |
| a disciple | What was Timothy called in Acts 16:1? |
| a Jewish believer | How was Timothy's mother described in Acts 16:1? |
| a Greek | How was Timothy's father described in Acts 16:1? |
| The Christians at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him (liked him) | What do we learn about Timothy in Acts 16:2? |
| beloved and faithful son/child of Paul; he will remind them of Paul's ways of life in Christ | How does Paul describe Timothy in 1 Corinthians 4:16-17? |
| beloved and faithful son/child of Paul; he will remind them of Paul's ways of life in Christ | How does Paul describe Timothy in 1 Corinthians 4:16-17? |
| He calls him faithful and says that Timothy will remind them of Paul's ways of life in Christ | What evidence in 1 Corinthians 4:16-17 tells you that Paul trusts Timothy? |
| a minister of the gospel (Pastor? Preacher? Teacher?) | What was Timothy's job/profession according to 1 Timothy 4:13-16? |
| Sent him to the churches to get news of how they were doing | According to Philippians 2:19-20, what was one of the ways Timothy assisted Paul? |
| a brother in Christ; fellow laborer/ fellow worker/ co-worker; sent to strengthen/establish and encourage/ comfort/ exhort them in the faith | What do you learn of Timothy in 1 Thessalonians 3:2? |
| (bond)servants [doulos] of Jesus Christ | What does Paul call himself and Timothy in Philippians 1:1? |
| son/child | How does Paul describe Timothy in 1 Timothy 1:18? |
| set at liberty/ released (had been in prison?) | What had Timothy experienced, according to Hebrews 13:23? |
| Paul hoped to send Timothy to the Philippians so that he could get a report of what was going on with them and be encouraged. Timothy was the only one Paul could send who would be genuinely concerned about their welfare. Timothy has proved himself by serving with Paul as a son does with a father | What more do you learn about Timothy in Philippians 2:19-23? |
| To young churches (Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians) | To whom did Paul write most of his letters/epistles? |
| 2 pastors (1 & 2 Timothy; Titus); 1 slave owner (Philemon) | To whom else (besides young churches) did Paul write some personal epistles? |
| Hebrews | What doctrinal book is sometimes attributed to Paul, even though it does not bear his name? |
| The Sword Study says 14 out of 27—it includes Hebrews | How many books of the New Testament are attributed to Paul? |
| to teach, train, and encourage believers, as well as continuing to proclaim the gospel of Christ; expounding on the love of Christ | What were Paul's main goals, in writing his letters? |
| words of warning; words of counsel | Besides teaching, training, and encouragement, what else did Paul write about in his epistles? |
| Gamaliel | Who was Paul\'s (Saul\'s) teacher during childhood? |
| The desert (for 3 years) and was taught by the Holy Spirit | Directly after Paul\'s conversion, where did he go, and who taught him? |
| Barnabas | What man was Paul\'s mentor after his conversion? |
| Son of encouragement | What does the name \"Barnabas\" mean? |
| traveled to various churches, ministered, and went on a mission trip together | What did Barnabas and Paul do together? |
| Gamaliel and Barnabas | Who were Paul\'s two mentors? |
| He was an apostle of Jesus Christ | What do we learn about Paul in 2 Timothy 1:1? |
| He served God as his ancestors/ forefathers did; He remembers Timothy in his prayers day and night | What do we learn about Paul in 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| preacher/herald; apostle; teacher | What three things does Paul call himself in 2 Timothy 1:11? |
| He was persecuted, suffered at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. He endured persecution and the Lord rescued him. | What are some of Paul's experiences, according to 2 Timothy 3:10-11? |
| He is ready to be/ already being offered (as a drink offering). His time of departure (death) is near/ at hand/ come | What do we learn about Paul in 2 Timothy 4:6? |
| He has fought a good fight, finished his course/ race, kept the faith, and has crown of righteousness laid up in heaven. | What do we learn about Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7-8? |
| Nobody supported/ stood by him at his first answer/ defense; everyone forsook/deserted him. | What do we learn about Paul in 2 Timothy 4:16? |
| (bond)servant of God; apostle of JC; preaching committed/entrusted to him by God | How did Paul describe himself in Titus 1:1-3? |
| Proclamation (NASB)/ preaching of the word | What does Paul proclaim, according to Titus 1:1-3? |
| circumcised the 8th day; -of the stock/people/nation of Israel; of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of the Hebrews (good Jew); concerning the law: Pharisee; concerning zeal: persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness from the law: blameless/faultless | According to Philippians 3:4-8, what was Paul\'s background? |
| now counts all these things loss for the sake of Christ | According to Philippians 3:7-8, how does Paul feel about the earthly things that used to benefit him? |
| Paul is called Saul in these verses. He was capturing Christians until Jesus spoke to him on the road to Damascus. He was blinded and didn\'t eat or drink for three days. The Lord told Ananias that Paul was chosen to suffer for Jesus\' name. After he was healed, Paul began to proclaim, \"Christ is the son of God.\" | Summarize Paul\'s conversion, as described in Acts 9:1-20. |
| Saul | What was Paul\'s birth name, according to Acts 13:9? |
| Born in Tarsus of Cilicia (Acts 9:11, 21:39, 22:3) | Where was Paul from? |
| Roman citizen by birth (not purchased citizenship) | What do we learn about Paul in Acts 22:24-29? |
| As a criminal (evildoer) | Why did Paul say he was in prison, according to 2 Timothy 2:9? |
| Mamertine Prison | Where was Paul imprisoned during the time he was writing 2 Timothy (2nd imprisonment)? |
| He was under house arrest, kept comfortably and able to visit with friends (an honorable sentence reserved for high status prisoners) | What was Paul\'s FIRST imprisonment like? |
| They didn\'t want to be associated with a Mamertine prisoner | Why do you think all of Paul\'s companions would have deserted him? |
| He was being persecuted by world leaders, kept in a terrible prison, awaiting a certain death; there was trouble growing in the churches he started and taught; Christians were falling away from the faith and fleeing to the hills in fear and disobedience | How do you think Paul\'s circumstances could have discouraged him? |
| Paul took the opportunity to encourage and exhort Timothy, as a Father would a son. He was bold and confident in his charge to Timothy, knowing that Timothy would be among the next generation of leaders and needed strong direction and encouragement. | How do you think Paul handled his discouraging circumstances, according to evidence in 2 Timothy? |
| Saul | What was Paul called in Acts 9:1-20? |
| take Christians captive to put in prison | What was Paul going to do in Damascus according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| He was blinded. | What happened to Paul after Jesus spoke to him on the road to Damascus, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| He didn't eat or drink for 3 days. | What was Paul's reaction to being blinded when he was on the road to Damascus, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| Paul was chosen to suffer for Jesus' name. | What did the Lord tell Ananias about Paul, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| Jesus is the Son of God | What did Paul begin to proclaim after his conversion, according to Acts 9:1-20? |
| Stand firm in your faith in the gospel and don't be ashamed! | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 1? |
| verse 8 | What is the Key Verse for chapter 1? |
| Paul exhorts Timothy, as a father to a son, to stand firm in his faith in the gospel and not be ashamed of the testimony of Jesus or of imprisonment. To stand firm, Timothy should kindle afresh his God-given gift, avoiding a spirit of fear/timidity, retaining what he has been taught and guarding the treasure of the gospel. | Summarize 2 Timothy 1 . |
| Be strong! Do the job that needs to be done! | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 2? |
| verse 15 | What is the Key Verse for chapter 2? |
| Paul uses many exhortations to spur the next generation toward living Christ-like lives. He beseeches them to join in the hardship and training that it will require. | Summarize 2 Timothy 2. |
| Know the Scripture and you will endure, even in persecution | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 3? |
| verses 16-17 | What is the Key Verse for chapter 3? |
| Paul saw that many were unwilling to undergo persecution for their faith; his answer to the issue was Scripture. True knowledge and study of Scripture will bring the unbeliever to faith and kept the believer strong in the faith. | Summarize 2 Timothy 3. |
| Preach the Word patiently | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 4? |
| verse 5 | What is the Key Verse for chapter 4? |
| Paul strongly charges Timothy to preach God's word, to be ready to serve the Lord at any time, and to reprove, rebuke, and exhort with great patience and instruction. Paul knows that the walk of sacrificial living will fill Timothy's life with persecution, hardship, and desertion, but the Lord will be his strength, and Paul is his example. | Summarize 2 Timothy 4 |
| The Bible | What is the best selling book in the world? |
| Gamaliel | Who trained Paul/Saul, when he was a young boy? |
| Three Years | How long was Saul/Paul in the desert preparing for his new life and work? |
| Barnabas (son of encouragement) | Once Paul returned from the desert, who served as his mentor, teacher, encourager, and friend? |
| 2 Timothy 3:16-17 | What is one of the focus scriptures mentioned in week one? |
| A Letter or Epistle | What type of literature is 2 Timothy? |
| Paul | Who wrote the book of 2 Timothy? |
| Persecutions and afflictions (2 Corinthians 11) He received 39 stripes 5 times from the Jews, beaten with rods three times, stoned once, shipwrecked three times, a night and a day in the deep, etc... | What were some of the difficulties Paul was experiencing? |
| Rome-And he was in chains. (And was not ashamed of the chains) | From what location did Paul write 2 Timothy? (According to 2 Timothy 1:16-17)? |
| A messenger, ambassador, one sent forth. | What is the general meaning of "apostle"? |
| 14 (if you count Hebrews) the sword study says 14 out of 27 | How many books of the new testament did Paul write? |
| An apostle of Jesus Christ | What is Paul referred to as in verse one of chapter one? |
| He serves God with a clear conscience, just as his forefathers/ancestors | What does Paul do according to 2 Timothy 1:3? |
| A preacher (herald in NIV) apostle, teacher, ("of the Gentiles." in KJV and NKJV | What was Paul appointed as in 2 Timothy 1:11? |
| Doctrine/Teaching, Manner/way of life/conduct, Purpose/aim in life, Faith, Longsuffering/patience, Love/charity, Patience/perseverance/steadfastness/ endurance | What is the list of things Timothy follows/knows of Paul according to 2 Timothy 3:10? |
| Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra | 2 Timothy 3:11 states that Paul endured Persecutions and Afflictions/Sufferings, where does it say they happened? |
| The Lord | Who rescued/delivered/saved Paul from his sufferings in 3:11? |
| That it is almost his time to die | What is Paul stating in 4:6? |
| I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. There is a crown of righteous laid up in heaven for me, and for everyone else that loves his appearing | What is Paul saying in 4:7-8 |
| The righteous judge | What is the Lord called in 4:8 |
| At my first defense, no one stood with me, But I pray that God would not hold it against them | What does Paul say in 2 Timothy 4:16 |
| A servant of God, and apostle of Jesus Christ, but at the proper time manifested, even His word, in the proclamation/preaching with which I was entrusted/commited according to the commandment of God our Savior, | How does Paul describe himself in Titus 1:1-3? |
| He was a Jew, he was circumcised the eighth day, of the decendents of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, Hebrew of Hebrews. Concerning the law: A Pharisee. Concerning his Zeal: A persecutor of the Church. Concerning righteousness from the law: He was Blameless/Faultless | According to Philippians 3:4-8, what was Paul's background? |
| The story of Saul/Paul on the road to Damascus, when Jesus stopped him of the road, and asked him why he was persecuting him, after the light disappeared Saul/Paul could not see. He went to see Ananias, and the lord had already spoken to Ananias, and Paul fasted 3 days and 3 nights from food and drink. Ananias did as the Lord had commanded him and scales fell off of Paul/Saul's eyes, and he regained his sight. And he was told of all the things he would suffer for Jesus' name. And he proclaimed that Jesus is the Son of God. | What story is found in Acts 9:1-20? |
| Saul | What was Paul's birth name, according to Acts 13:9? |
| Born in Tarsus, in Cilicia | Where was Paul from? |
| He is a roman citizen by birth, so he did not get beaten/scourged. (It is important the he was a citizen by birth and not by buying it.) | What do we learn about Paul in Acts 22:24-29? |
| Paul | Who is considered the Preacher of Preachers? |
| 2 Timothy | What book became Paul's last will and testament? |
| Around 5 AD | When was Paul born? |
| Around 30 AD | At what point in time was Jesus crucified? |
| Around 35 AD | At what time did Paul begin his ministry? |
| From 64-67 AD | At what time did Paul write 2 Timothy? |
| Around 67 AD | At what point in time did Paul die? |
| 2098: euaggelion (yoo-ang-ghel'-ee-on) | GOSPEL. |
| 2097: euggelizo (yoo-ang-ghel-id'-zo) | GOSPEL/PREACHED. |
| 4102: pistis (pis'-tis) | FAITH. |
| 1870: epaischunomai (ep-ahee-skhoo-nom-ahee) | ASHAMED - be ashamed. |
| anepaischuntos | ASHAMED - not ashamed. |
| John 18:36 | What cross reference about the soldier does Jesus say, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place."? |
| Psalm 37:38 | What cross reference about the soldier says, "But all sinners will be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off."? |
| Psalm 81:1 | What cross reference about the soldier says, "Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!"? |
| Psalm 144:1-4 | What cross reference about the soldier says, "Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. O Lord, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him? Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow."? |
| 1 Timothy 6:12 | What cross reference about the soldier says. "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses."? |
| Hebrews 12:1-2 | What cross reference about the athlete says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."? |
| James 5:7-8 | What cross reference about the farmer says, "Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near."? |
| Proverbs 28:19 | What cross reference about the farmer says, "He who works his land will have abundant food, but the one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty."? |
| Genesis 22:14 | What cross reference about the Greek word "kurios" says, "So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, "On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided."? |
| Joshua 3:13 | What cross reference about the Greek word "kurios" says, "And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the Lord—the Lord of all the earth—set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap."? |
| Psalm 8:1 | What cross reference about the Greek word "kurios" says, "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!"? |
| Psalm 83:18 | What cross reference about the Greek word "kurios" says, "Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord--that you alone are the Most High over all the earth."? |
| Isaiah 12:1-2 | What cross reference about the Greek word "kurios" says, "In that day you will say, "I will praise you, O Lord. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord, is my strength(H) and my song; he has become my salvation."? |
| Isaiah 26:4 | What cross reference about the Greek word "kurios" says, "Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal."? |
| Romans 4:8 | What cross reference about the Greek word "kurios" says, "Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him."? |
| Luke 1:16-17 | What cross reference about the Greek word "kurios" says, "Many of the people of Israel will he bring back to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord."? |
| Matthew 17:4-5 | What cross reference about WPCJ says, "Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!"? |
| John 13:13-14 | What cross reference about WPCJ says, "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet.? |
| John 1:38 | What cross reference about WPCJ says, "Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, "What do you want?" They said, "Rabbi" (which means Teacher), "where are you staying?"? |
| John 20:16 | What cross reference about WPCJ says, "Jesus said to her, "Mary." She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, "Rabboni!"(which means Teacher)."? |
| Luke 7:40 | What cross reference about WPCJ says, "Jesus answered him, "Simon, I have something to tell you." "Tell me, teacher," he said."? |
| Revelation 17:14 | What cross reference about WPCJ says, "They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers."? |
| Romans 10:12-13 | What cross reference about WPCJ says, "For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."? |
| Antioch (Acts 13:4) | Where did Paul's First Missionary Journey begin? |
| 44 A.D. - 50 A.D. | Between what dates did Paul's First Missionary Journey last? |
| Seleucia | After Paul left Antioch on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Cyprus | After Paul left Seleucia on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| a large island 100 miles off Syrian coast | What was Cyprus? |
| Salamis and Paphos | After Paul left Cyprus on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Bar-Jesus the sorcerer | Who did Paul meet at Salamis and Paphos? |
| Perga in Pamphylia | After Paul left Salamis and Paphos on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| southern Turkey | Perga in Pamphylia is now modern day |
| the Gntiles | At Antioch in Pisidia (not to be confused with the one in Syria) who did Paul and Barnabas preach to? |
| Iconium | After Paul left Antioch in Pisidia on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| a long time (Acts 14:3) | How long did Paul abide in Iconium? |
| Lystra | After Paul left Iconium on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Paul was stoned but lived (Acts 14:19) | What happened at Lystra? |
| Derbe | After Paul left Lystra on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| He went back through Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch (in Pisidia) (Acts 14:21) | After Paul went to Derbe from Lystra on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go next? |
| Pisidia, Pamphylia | After Paul went back through Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch (in Pisidia) from Derbe on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go next? |
| Perga, Attalia | After Paul left Pisidia, Pamphylia on his First Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Antioch in Syria | After Paul left Perga, Attalia on his First Missionary Journey, where did he end? |
| sailing | By what means did Paul go from Perga, Attalia to ending at Antioch in Syria on his First Missionary Journey? |
| 51 A.D. - 54 A.D. | Between what dates did Paul's Second Missionary Journey last? |
| Syria and Cilicia (now southeastern Turkey) | Where does Paul go first on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Silas | Who does Paul take with him on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Derbe and Lystra | After Paul left Syria and Cilicia (now southeastern Turkey) on his Second Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Timothy | Who does Paul meet at Derbe and Lystra on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Phrygia and Galatia | Where do Paul, Silas and Timothy (now with them) go on his Second Missionary Journey after being in Derbe and Lystra? |
| Asia and Bithynia | After Paul, Silas and Timothy left Phrygia and Galatia on his Second Missionary Journey, where did they try to go? |
| Because the Holy Spirit forbade them to | Why did Paul, Silas and Timothy not enter Asia or Bithynia on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Mysia to Troas (the island of Samothracia) | Instead of entering Asia and Bithynia, where did Paul, Silas and Timothy go on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Neapolis in Macedonia (now northern Greece) | After Paul, Silas and Timothy left Mysia to Troas (the island of Samothracia) on his Second Missionary Journey, where did they go? |
| Philippi | After Paul, Silas and Timothy left Neapolis in Macedonia (now northern Greece) on his Second Missionary Journey, where did they go? |
| (1) Lydia is saved (& 2) A Philippian jailer is saved | On Paul's Second Missionary Journey, what happens in Philippi? |
| Amphipolis and Appolonia | Where did Paul, Silas and Timothy pass through to go to their next destination on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Thessalonica | After Paul, Silas and Timothy left Neapolis in Macedonia (now northern Greece) on his Second Missionary Journey, where did they go? |
| 3 weeks | How long did Paul stay in Thessalonica and teach on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Berea | After Paul, Silas and Timothy left Thessalonica on his Second Missionary Journey, where did they go? |
| Achaia (now southern Greece) | Where did Paul go through on his Second Missionary Journey ahead of Silas and Timothy after they went to Berea? |
| Athens | Where did Paul go to on his Second Missionary Journey ahead of Silas and Timothy after they went to Berea? |
| Corinth | After Paul left Athens on his Second Missionary Journey, where did he go to? |
| one and a half years | How long does Paul stay in Corinth on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Spring 52 A.D. - Fall 53 A.D. | What was the estimated date Paul stayed in Corinth on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Aquila and Priscilla | Who did Paul meet in Corinth on his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Corinth | Where do Silas and Timothy rejoin Paul? |
| 1st and 2nd Thessalonians | What two epistles did Paul write while he was in Corinth? |
| Cenchrea | After Paul, Aquila and Priscilla (who were now with him) left Corinth on his Second Missionary Journey, where did they go to? |
| by boat | By what means did Paul, Aquila and Priscilla get from Corinth to Cenchrea? |
| Aegean Sea | After Paul, Aquila and Priscilla left Cenchrea on his Second Missionary Journey, where did they go through? |
| Ephesus | After Paul, Aquila and Priscilla left Cenchrea on his Second Missionary Journey, where did they go to? |
| Aquila and Priscilla | Who stays at Ephesus and later meets Apollos on Paul's Second Missionary Journey? |
| Antioch in Syria | Where does Paul go to end his Second Missionary Journey? |
| Galatia (central region of Turkey) | Where does Paul go first on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Spring 54 A.D. | What was the estimated date Paul began his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Phrygia (Acts 18:23) | After Paul left Galatia (central region of Turkey) on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Ephesus | After Paul left Phrygia on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| 3 years | How long does Paul stay at Ephesus on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Fall 54 A.D. - Fall 57 A.D. | What was the estimated date Paul stayed in Ephesus on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| disciples of John the Baptist | Who does Paul meet at Ephesus on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| 3 months (Acts 19:8) | How long did Paul preach in the synagogue at Ephesus on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| disputed | What did Paul do daily in the school of Tyrannus on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| 2 years (Acts 19:9-10) | How long did Paul dispute daily in the school of Tyrannus on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Timothy and Erastus | During Paul's Third Missionary Journey, who did Paul send ahead to Macedonia? |
| a season (Acts 19:22) | After Paul sent Timothy and Erastus ahead during his Third Missionary Journey, how long did Paul remain in Asia? |
| 1 Corinthians | What epistle did Paul write during his stay in Ephesus on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| 57 A.D. | What was the estimated date Paul wrote 1 Corinthians in Ephesus during his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Troas | After Paul left Ephesus on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Macedonia (northern Greece) | After Paul left Troas on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Titus | Who joined Paul when he came to Macedonia (northern Greece) from Troas? |
| Fall 57 A.D. | What was the estimated date Paul wrote 2 Corinthians on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Philippi | Where is the probable location Paul wrote 2 Corinthians on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Achaia (southern Greece) | After Paul left Macedonia (northern Greece) on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| 3 months (Acts 20:2-3) | How long did Paul stay in Achaia (southern Greece) after he arrived from Macedonia (northern Greece) on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Corinth | After Paul left Achaia (southern Greece) on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go make a visit in? |
| Romans | When Paul came from Achaia (southern Greece) to Corinth for his third visit there, what letter did he write? |
| (he returned to) Macedonia (northern Greece) (Acts 20:1) | After Paul left Achaia (southern Greece) on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Philippi (northeastern Greece) | After Paul left Macedonia (northern Greece) on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Spring 58 A.D. (in the "days of unleavened bread") (Acts 20:6) | What was the estimated date Paul was in Philippi (northeastern Greece) after he was in Macedonia (northern Greece) on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Troas | After Paul left Philippi (northeastern Greece) on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Sailing | By what means did Paul get from Philippi (northeastern Greece) to Troas where a youth fell out of the window and was raised from the dead on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| a young man fell out of a window and Paul raises him from the dead | What happed at Troas during the time Paul was there after he came from Philippi (northeastern Greece) on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Assos, Mitylene, Chios, Samos, Trogylium, and Miletus (now in southwestern Turkey) | After he was in Troas where a youth fell out of the window and was raised from the dead, which 6 places Paul go to afterwards on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Coos, Rhodes, Patara and the south side of Cyprus | After he visited six places (Assos, Mitylene, Chios, Samos, Trogylium, and Miletus (now in southwestern Turkey) on his Third Missionary Journey, which 4 places did Paul pass through to get to his next destination? |
| Sailing | By what means did Paul travel through Coos, Rhodes, Patara and the south side of Cyprus to his next destination on his Third Missionary Journey? |
| Tyre (which is now in Lebanon) | After passing through Coos, Rhodes, Patara and the south side of Cyprus on his Third Missionary Journey, where did Paul arrive at? |
| a week | How long did Paul stay in Tyre (which is now in Lebanon) on his Third Missionary Journey after he had come there from Miletus (now in southwestern Turkey)? |
| (south to) Ptolemais and Caesarea | After Paul left Tyre (which is now in Lebanon) on his Third Missionary Journey, where did he go? |
| Jerusalem | After Paul visits Ptolemais and Caesarea, where does Paul end his Third Missionary Journey? |
| 58 A.D. | What date did Paul end his Third Missionary Journey? |
| verses 16-17 | What is the key passage in 2 Timothy 3? |
| Know the Scriptures, and you will endure, even in persecution | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 3? |
| Men should love Him (4); He inspired men to write His word (16); He equips men for good works (17) | What do we learn about God the Father in 2 Timothy 3? |
| He delivers/rescues men following persecution (11); His followers will be persecuted (12); We have salvation through faith in Jesus (15) | What do we learn about God the Son in 2 Timothy 3? |
| Men of Self and Men of God | What two types of men are contrasted in 2 Timothy 3? |
| lovers of self and money; boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, no self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, deny power of godliness, oppose truth, evil, imposters, depraved mind, folly | What are the characteristics of the Men of Self Paul warned again in 2 Timothy 3? |
| teachings, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, persecutions, sufferings | What did Paul tell us to follow, as men of God, in 2 Timothy 3? |
| the Scriptures | What is the key to resisting the lure of the world's deceptions and distractions? |
| word of God (2:9); Scripture (3:16); the word (4:2) | What are the names for Scripture Paul uses in 2 Timothy? |
| teaching; reproof; correction; training in righteousness; equipping | How is the Bible useful or profitable to all disciples of Christ, according to 2 Timothy 3? |
| Gospel | What is the Good News that is proclaimed in God's word, and gives us the power ot endure persecution and stand firm as the people of God? |
| diogmos | What is the Greek word for persecutions? |
| persecutions | What does the Greek word "diogmos" mean? |
| dioko | What is the Greek word for persecute? |
| persecute or pursue after | What does the Greek word "dioko" mean? |
| pursue after (often with evil, hate, and harm, but not always) | What is a short definition of "dioko"? |
| Paul (as Saul) had persecuted the church of God | What do we learn about persecution in Galatians 1:11-17*? |
| Saul (who became Paul) | Who was persecuting the church, in Galatians 1:11-17? |
| tried to destroy it | What did Saul try to do to the church, according to Galatians 1:11-17? |
| people | Was the church a building or people, in Galatians 1:11-17? |
| If the persecuted Jesus (the master/ lord), they will also persecute his disciples (servants) | What do we learn about persecution in John 15:20? |
| Jesus | *Who was talking in John 15:20? |
| He was persecuted | *What happened to Jesus, in John 15:20? |
| Jesus' folowers | *Who is the slave in this passage? |
| Deuteronomy 31:6* | *What passage of Scripture might help you not to be afraid of being persecuted? |
| Scripture | What is the main topic of 2 Timothy 3:16-17? |
| All | How much of Scripture is inspired, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| God | Who inspired Scripture, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| It is useful 1. For teaching; 2. For reproof; 3. For correction; 4. For training in righteousness; 5. To make the man of God adequate; 6. To make the man of God equipped for every good work | How does Scripture help a man, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17? |
| God | Who does the man described belong to, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| makes him adequate/ complete/ perfect, and equipped/ furnished for every good work | What impact does Scripture have on the man, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| every good work | What is the man of God prepared to do, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| graphe | What is the Greek word that is translated "Scripture"? |
| Scripture | How is the Greek word "graphe" translated in English? |
| Holy inspired writing | What is a short definition of "graphe"? |
| The things that were written were for our instruction/ learning, to give us hope. | What does Romans 15:4 tell us about the Scripture? |
| standard/ pattern/ form of sound words | What phrase in 2 Timothy 1:13 refers to Scripture in some way? |
| Paul | In 2 Timothy 1:13, who had spoken the Scripture (referred to as sound words)? |
| Jesus | *Who is the power behind the Scriptures, according to 2 Timothy 1:13? |
| word of God | What phrase in 2 Timothy 2:8-9 refers to Scripture? |
| imprisonment/ chains/ being bound | *What cannot stop the Word of God, according to 2 Timothy 2:8-9? |
| word of truth | What phrase in 2 Timothy 2:15 refers to Scripture? |
| The Word of Truth | What is the key word used to describe the word (Scripture) in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| the word | What is Scripture called in 2 Timothy 4:2? |
| preach it | What is to be done with the Scripture, in 2 Timothy 4:2? |
| in season and out of season | When is the Scripture to be preached, in 2 Timothy 4:2? |
| A young man keeps his way pure by keeping/ living/ guarding it according to the word of God. | What do you learn about Scripture in Psalm 119:9? |
| The Scriptures (Old Testament) testify about Jesus | What do you learn about Scripture in John 5:39-40? |
| God's word is truth, and it sanctifies us (makes us holy) | What do you learn about Scripture in John 17:17? |
| The grass withers and the flower fades/ falls, but the word of God stands forever. | What do you learn about Scripture in Isaiah 40:7-8? |
| The word that goes out of God's mouth will not return to him empty, but will accomplish what he desires. | What do you learn about Scripture in Isaiah 55:11? |
| The word of God is living/ quick and active/ powerful, and sharper than a two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. | What do you learn about Scripture in Hebrews 4:12? |
| It is living and enduring/ abiding (forever) | What do you learn about Scripture in 1 Peter 1:23? |
| law, precepts, testimonies, commandments, statutes, ordinances | What are some names given for Scripture in Psalm 119? |
| verses 16-17 | What is the key passage in 2 Timothy 3? |
| Know the Scriptures, and you will endure, even in persecution | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 3? |
| Men should love Him (4); He inspired men to write His word (16); He equips men for good works (17) | What do we learn about God the Father in 2 Timothy 3? |
| He delivers/rescues men following persecution (11); His followers will be persecuted (12); We have salvation through faith in Jesus (15) | What do we learn about God the Son in 2 Timothy 3? |
| Men of Self and Men of God | What two types of men are contrasted in 2 Timothy 3? |
| lovers of self and money; boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, no self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, deny power of godliness, oppose truth, evil, imposters, depraved mind, folly | What are the characteristics of the Men of Self Paul warned again in 2 Timothy 3? |
| teachings, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, persecutions, sufferings | What did Paul tell us to follow, as men of God, in 2 Timothy 3? |
| the Scriptures | What is the key to resisting the lure of the world's deceptions and distractions? |
| word of God (2:9); Scripture (3:16); the word (4:2) | What are the names for Scripture Paul uses in 2 Timothy? |
| teaching; reproof; correction; training in righteousness; equipping | How is the Bible useful or profitable to all disciples of Christ, according to 2 Timothy 3? |
| Gospel | What is the Good News that is proclaimed in God's word, and gives us the power ot endure persecution and stand firm as the people of God? |
| diogmos | What is the Greek word for persecutions? |
| persecutions | What does the Greek word "diogmos" mean? |
| dioko | What is the Greek word for persecute? |
| persecute or pursue after | What does the Greek word "dioko" mean? |
| pursue after (often with evil, hate, and harm, but not always) | What is a short definition of "dioko"? |
| a messenger of Satan was sent to torment Paul | What do we learn about persecution in 2 Corinthians 12:7? |
| Paul had persecuted the church of God | What do we learn about persecution in Galatians 1:11-17? |
| If the persecuted Jesus (the master/ lord), they will also persecute his disciples (servants) | What do we learn about persecution in John 15:20? |
| The stony place seed has no root—when persecution arises because of the word, he falls away. | What do we learn about persecution in Matthew 13:20-21? |
| Jews from Antioch and Iconium stoned Paul (but God raised him up) | What do we learn about persecution in Acts 14:19-20? |
| If a man suffers for the sake of the gospel, he will be rewarded with eternal life in the age/ world to come | What do we learn about persecution in Mark 10:20-31? |
| Paul is proud that the Thessalonians suffer persecutions and endure. | What do we learn about persecution in 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5? |
| The Jews (in Antioch of Pisidia) raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas | What do we learn about persecution in Acts 13:50? |
| Nothing, including persecution, can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord | What do we learn about persecution in Romans 8:34-39? |
| Paul endured persecutions at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, but the Lord rescued him from all of them. | What do we learn about persecution in 2 Timothy 3:11? |
| All who desire to live godly in Jesus will be persecuted. | What do we learn about persecution in 2 Timothy 3:12? |
| Saul (who became Paul) | Who was persecuting the church, in Galatians 1:11-17? |
| tried to destroy it | What did Saul try to do to the church, according to Galatians 1:11-17? |
| people | Was the church a building or people, in Galatians 1:11-17? |
| Jesus | *Who was talking in John 15:20? |
| He was persecuted | *What happened to Jesus, in John 15:20? |
| Jesus' folowers | *Who is the slave in John 15:20? |
| Deuteronomy 31:6* | *What passage of Scripture might help you not to be afraid of being persecuted? |
| Scripture | What is the main topic of 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| All | How much of Scripture is inspired, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| God | Who inspired Scripture, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| 1. For teaching/ doctrine; 2. for reproof/ rebuking; 3. for correction; 4. for training/ instruction in righteousness; 5. to make the man of God adequate/ complete/ perfect; 6. to make the man of God equipped/ furnished for every good work | Why is Scripture profitable or useful in our lives, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| God | Who does the man described belong to, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| makes him adequate/ complete/ perfect, and equipped/ furnished for every good work | What impact does Scripture have on the man, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| every good work | What is the man of God prepared to do, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| graphe | What is the Greek word that is translated "Scripture"? |
| Scripture | How is the Greek word "graphe" translated in English? |
| Holy inspired writing | What is a short definition of "graphe"? |
| The things that were written were for our instruction/ learning, to give us hope. | What does Romans 15:4 tell us about the Scripture? |
| standard/ pattern/ form of sound words | What phrase in 2 Timothy 1:13 refers to Scripture in some way? |
| Paul | In 2 Timothy 1:13, who had spoken the Scripture (referred to as sound words)? |
| Jesus | Who is the power behind the Scriptures, according to 2 Timothy 1:13? |
| Jesus | In whom are these "sound words" grounded, according to 2 Timothy 1:13? |
| retain/ keep/ follow/ hold fast | How are these "sound words" to be handled, according to 2 Timothy 1:13? |
| word of God | What phrase in 2 Timothy 2:8-9 refers to Scripture? |
| imprisonment/ chains/ being bound | What cannot hinder the effectiveness of Scripture, according to 2 Timothy 2:8-9? |
| the gospel of Jesus Christ | What is part of Scripture, according to 2 Timothy 2:8-9? |
| word of truth | What phrase in 2 Timothy 2:15 refers to Scripture? |
| truth | What is the key word used to describe the word (Scripture) in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| "aletheia"—not falsehood or deceit; what is certain | What is the definition of truth, used in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| the word | What is Scripture called in 2 Timothy 4:2? |
| preach it | What is to be done with the Scripture, in 2 Timothy 4:2? |
| in season and out of season | When is the Scripture to be preached, in 2 Timothy 4:2? |
| A young man keeps his way pure by keeping/ living/ guarding it according to the word of God. | What do you learn about Scripture in Psalm 119:9? |
| The Scriptures (Old Testament) testify about Jesus | What do you learn about Scripture in John 5:39-40? |
| God's word is truth, and it sanctifies us (makes us holy) | What do you learn about Scripture in John 17:17? |
| The grass withers and the flower fades/ falls, but the word of God stands forever. | What do you learn about Scripture in Isaiah 40:7-8? |
| The word that goes out of God's mouth will not return to him empty, but will accomplish what he desires. | What do you learn about Scripture in Isaiah 55:11? |
| The Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. | What do you learn about Scripture in Proverbs 2:6 |
| The word of God is living/ quick and active/ powerful, and sharper than a two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. | What do you learn about Scripture in Hebrews 4:12? |
| It is living and enduring/ abiding (forever) | What do you learn about Scripture in 1 Peter 1:23? |
| law, precepts, testimonies, commandments, statutes, ordinances | What are some names given for Scripture in Psalm 119? |
| verses 16-17 | What is the key passage in 2 Timothy 3? |
| Know the Scriptures, and you will endure, even in persecution | What is a good title for 2 Timothy 3? |
| Men should love Him (4); He inspired men to write His word (16); He equips men for good works (17) | What do we learn about God the Father in 2 Timothy 3? |
| He delivers/rescues men following persecution (11); His followers will be persecuted (12); We have salvation through faith in Jesus (15) | What do we learn about God the Son in 2 Timothy 3? |
| Men of Self and Men of God | What two types of men are contrasted in 2 Timothy 3? |
| lovers of self and money; boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, no self-control, brutal, haters of good, treacherous, reckless, conceited, deny power of godliness, oppose truth, evil, imposters, depraved mind, folly | What are the characteristics of the Men of Self Paul warned again in 2 Timothy 3? |
| teachings, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance, persecutions, sufferings | What did Paul tell us to follow, as men of God, in 2 Timothy 3? |
| the Scriptures | What is the key to resisting the lure of the world's deceptions and distractions? |
| word of God (2:9); Scripture (3:16); the word (4:2) | What are the names for Scripture Paul uses in 2 Timothy? |
| teaching; reproof; correction; training in righteousness; equipping | How is the Bible useful or profitable to all disciples of Christ, according to 2 Timothy 3? |
| Gospel | What is the Good News that is proclaimed in God's word, and gives us the power to endure persecution and stand firm as the people of God? |
| diogmos | What is the Greek word for persecutions? |
| persecutions | What does the Greek word "diogmos" mean? |
| dioko | What is the Greek word for persecute? |
| persecute or pursue after | What does the Greek word "dioko" mean? |
| pursue after (often with evil, hate, and harm, but not always) | What is a short definition of "dioko"? |
| a messenger of Satan was sent to torment Paul | What do we learn about persecution in 2 Corinthians 12:7? |
| Paul had persecuted the church of God | What do we learn about persecution in Galatians 1:11-17? |
| If the persecuted Jesus (the master/ lord), they will also persecute his disciples (servants) | What do we learn about persecution in John 15:20? |
| The stony place seed has no root—when persecution arises because of the word, he falls away. | What do we learn about persecution in Matthew 13:20-21? |
| Jews from Antioch and Iconium stoned Paul (but God raised him up) | What do we learn about persecution in Acts 14:19-20? |
| If a man suffers for the sake of the gospel, he will be rewarded with eternal life in the age/ world to come | What do we learn about persecution in Mark 10:20-31? |
| Paul is proud that the Thessalonians suffer persecutions and endure. | What do we learn about persecution in 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5? |
| The Jews (in Antioch of Pisidia) raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas | What do we learn about persecution in Acts 13:50? |
| Nothing, including persecution, can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord | What do we learn about persecution in Romans 8:34-39? |
| Paul endured persecutions at Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra, but the Lord rescued him from all of them. | What do we learn about persecution in 2 Timothy 3:11? |
| All who desire to live godly in Jesus will be persecuted. | What do we learn about persecution in 2 Timothy 3:12? |
| Saul (who became Paul) | Who was persecuting the church, in Galatians 1:11-17? |
| tried to destroy it | What did Saul try to do to the church, according to Galatians 1:11-17? |
| people | Was the church a building or people, in Galatians 1:11-17? |
| Jesus | *Who was talking in John 15:20? |
| He was persecuted | *What happened to Jesus, in John 15:20? |
| Jesus' folowers | *Who is the slave in John 15:20? |
| Deuteronomy 31:6* | *What passage of Scripture might help you not to be afraid of being persecuted? |
| Scripture | What is the main topic of 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| All | How much of Scripture is inspired, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| God | Who inspired Scripture, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| 1. For teaching/ doctrine; 2. for reproof/ rebuking; 3. for correction; 4. for training/ instruction in righteousness; 5. to make the man of God adequate/ complete/ perfect; 6. to make the man of God equipped/ furnished for every good work | Why is Scripture profitable or useful in our lives, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| God | Who does the man described belong to, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| makes him adequate/ complete/ perfect, and equipped/ furnished for every good work | What impact does Scripture have on the man, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| every good work | What is the man of God prepared to do, according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17*? |
| graphe | What is the Greek word that is translated "Scripture"? |
| Scripture | How is the Greek word "graphe" translated in English? |
| Holy inspired writing | What is a short definition of "graphe"? |
| writings (not usually Scripture—SS says NEVER Scripture) | What does the Greek word "grammata" mean? |
| The things that were written were for our instruction/ learning, to give us hope. | What does Romans 15:4 tell us about the Scripture? |
| standard/ pattern/ form of sound words | What phrase in 2 Timothy 1:13 refers to Scripture in some way? |
| Paul | In 2 Timothy 1:13, who had spoken the Scripture (referred to as sound words)? |
| Jesus | In whom are these "sound words" grounded, according to 2 Timothy 1:13? |
| Jesus | Who is the power behind the Scriptures, according to 2 Timothy 1:13? |
| retain/ keep/ follow/ hold fast | How are these "sound words" to be handled, according to 2 Timothy 1:13? |
| word of God | What phrase in 2 Timothy 2:8-9 refers to Scripture? |
| imprisonment/ chains/ being bound | What cannot hinder the effectiveness of Scripture, according to 2 Timothy 2:8-9? |
| the gospel of Jesus Christ | What is part of Scripture, according to 2 Timothy 2:8-9? |
| word of truth | What phrase in 2 Timothy 2:15 refers to Scripture? |
| truth | What is the key word used to describe the word (Scripture) in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| "aletheia"—not falsehood or deceit; what is certain | What is the definition of truth, used in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| the word | What is Scripture called in 2 Timothy 4:2? |
| preach it | What is to be done with the Scripture, in 2 Timothy 4:2? |
| in season and out of season | When is the Scripture to be preached, in 2 Timothy 4:2? |
| A young man keeps his way pure by keeping/ living/ guarding it according to the word of God. | What do you learn about Scripture in Psalm 119:9? |
| The Scriptures (Old Testament) testify about Jesus | What do you learn about Scripture in John 5:39-40? |
| God's word is truth, and it sanctifies us (makes us holy) | What do you learn about Scripture in John 17:17? |
| The grass withers and the flower fades/ falls, but the word of God stands forever. | What do you learn about Scripture in Isaiah 40:7-8? |
| The word that goes out of God's mouth will not return to him empty, but will accomplish what he desires. | What do you learn about Scripture in Isaiah 55:11? |
| The Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. | What do you learn about Scripture in Proverbs 2:6 |
| The word of God is living/ quick and active/ powerful, and sharper than a two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. | What do you learn about Scripture in Hebrews 4:12? |
| It is living and enduring/ abiding (forever) | What do you learn about Scripture in 1 Peter 1:23? |
| law, precepts, testimonies, commandments, statutes, ordinances | What are some names given for Scripture in Psalm 119? |
| Gospel | Euggelion |
| Gospel/Preached | Euaggelizo |
| Faith | Pistis |
| Faithful | Pistos |
| Be ashamed | Epaischunomai |
| Not ashamed | Anepaischuntos |
| To be sorry, to invert, withdraw | Lupeomai |
| To rejoice/ Be merry | Euphrainomai |
| Hard-working | Kopiao |
| Lord | Kurios |
| Sufferings, hardship | Pathema |
| To suffer/ Experience hardship | Pascho |
| Love/ To be a friend to | Phileo |
| Lover of own self | Philautos |
| Lover of pleasure | Philodonos |
| Lover of God | Philotheos |
| To know, to understand | Ginosko |
| Scripture | Graphe |
| Writings/ Sacred teachings | Gramma |
| To learn, understand | Emathes |
| All, whole | Pasa |
| Euaggelion | Gospel |
| Euaggelizo | Gospel/Preached |
| Pistis | Faith |
| Epaischunomai | Ashamed (1:8, 12, 16) |
| Anepaischuntos | Ashamed (2:15) |
| Lupeomai | Synonym of ashamed (be sorry, to invert, withdraw) |
| Euphrainomai | Antonym of ashamed (to rejoice or be merry) |
| Pathema | Sufferings |
| Pascho | Suffer |
| quarrelsome | What should the Lord's servant NOT be, according to 2 Timothy 2:24? |
| fight a good fight/ war a good warfare; keep/ hold faith and a good conscience | What charge did Paul give Timothy, in 1 Timothy 1:15-19? |
| Jesus | Who rose from the dead, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| Paul | Who is willing to be imprisoned for the gospel, in 2 Timothy 2:9? |
| for the sake of the elect/ chosen, so that they would obtain salvation | Why does Paul say he is willing to endure all of the hardship, according to 2 Timothy 2:10? |
| If we die with Christ, we will live with him; if we suffer with him, we will reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful | What four comparisons does Paul make in 2 Timothy 2:11-13? |
| Understanding | What will God give us, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| soldier; athlete; farmer | What three people does Paul use as examples of working hard in 2 Timothy 2:4-6? |
| commit/ entrust them to faithful men who will teach others | What does Paul want Timothy to do with all he has learned from Paul, in 2 Timothy 2:1-3? |
| Hymenaeus and Philetus; David | What new people are mentioned in 2 Timothy 2? |
| going astray from the truth, saying the resurrection has already taken place, and upsetting the faith of some | What were Hymenaeus and Philetus accused of? |
| as the ancestor of Jesus | In what context is David mentioned, in 2 Timothy 2? |
| soldier; athlete, farmer | What three types of people does Paul describe in 2 Timothy 2:4-6? |
| how to live a life for Christ | What do the analogies/ examples of the soldier, athlete, and farmer help us to understand? |
| a soldier | What kind of person is Ephesians 6:10-12 describing? |
| be fully clothed in God's armor and stand against the enemy | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to Ephesians 6:10-12? |
| fight the good fight of faith and take hold of the eternal life you were called to | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to 1 Timothy 6:12? |
| he trains/ teaches our hands for war; he is our fortress; he is our stronghold/ high tower; he is our deliverer; he is our shield and the one in whom we take refuge | What attributes about our God do you find in Psalm 144:1-4 that would help us in our battle as soldiers? |
| God is our strength; we sing and shout joyfully to him | Who is our strength, and what should we do for Him according to Psalm 81:1? |
| transgressors/ sinners will be destroyed, and the end/ future/ posterity of the wicked will be cut off | What in Psalm 37:38 should be a comfort to us as soldiers for the Lord? |
| not of this world | Where is the kingdom that we fight for, according to John 18:36? |
| approved | Paul wanted Timothy to be a(n) ________ workman, in 2 Timothy 2:15. |
| entrust (commit) | Paul wanted Timothy to _________ his words to faithful men, in 2 Timothy 2:2. |
| strong | Paul wanted Timothy to be ________ in Jesus' grace, according to 2 Timothy 2:1. |
| endure | Paul wanted Timothy to _________ hardships along with him, according to 2 Timothy 2:3. |
| Listen | Paul told Timothy, _______ to what I say!, according to 2 Timothy 2:7. |
| flee | Paul told Timothy to _______ from youthful lusts/ desires/ passions, according to 2 Timothy 2: 22. |
| Remember | Paul wanted Timothy to ________ Jesus Christ, in 2 Timothy 2:8. |
| servant | A(n) ________ of the Lord is one who does not quarrel, is kind, teaches, and corrects, according to 2 Timothy 2:24-25. |
| pursue (follow) | Paul told Timothy to _______ righteousness, faith, love, and peace from a pure heart. |
| quarrelsome | What should the Lord's servant NOT be, according to 2 Timothy 2:24? |
| fight a good fight/ war a good warfare; keep/ hold faith and a good conscience | What charge did Paul give Timothy, in 1 Timothy 1:15-19? |
| Jesus | Who rose from the dead, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| Paul | Who is willing to be imprisoned for the gospel, in 2 Timothy 2:9? |
| for the sake of the elect/ chosen, so that they would obtain salvation | Why does Paul say he is willing to endure all of the hardship, according to 2 Timothy 2:10? |
| If we die with Christ, we will live with him; if we suffer with him, we will reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful | What four comparisons does Paul make in 2 Timothy 2:11-13? |
| understanding | What will God give us, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| soldier; athlete; farmer | What three people does Paul use as examples of working hard in 2 Timothy 2:4-6? |
| commit/ entrust them to faithful men who will teach others | What does Paul want Timothy to do with all he has learned from Paul, in 2 Timothy 2:1-3? |
| Hymenaeus and Philetus; David | What new people are mentioned in 2 Timothy 2? |
| going astray from the truth, saying the resurrection has already taken place, and upsetting the faith of some | What were Hymenaeus and Philetus accused of? |
| as the ancestor of Jesus | In what context is David mentioned, in 2 Timothy 2? |
| soldier; athlete, farmer | What three types of people does Paul describe in 2 Timothy 2:4-6? |
| how to live a life for Christ | What do the analogies/ examples of the soldier, athlete, and farmer help us to understand? |
| a soldier | What kind of person is Ephesians 6:10-12 describing? |
| be fully clothed in God's armor and stand against the enemy | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to Ephesians 6:10-12? |
| fight the good fight of faith and take hold of the eternal life you were called to | As Christ's soldiers, what are we to do, according to 1 Timothy 6:12? |
| he trains/ teaches our hands for war; he is our fortress; he is our stronghold/ high tower; he is our deliverer; he is our shield and the one in whom we take refuge | What attributes about our God do you find in Psalm 144:1-4 that would help us in our battle as soldiers? |
| God is our strength; we sing and shout joyfully to him | Who is our strength, and what should we do for Him according to Psalm 81:1? |
| transgressors/ sinners will be destroyed, and the end/ future/ posterity of the wicked will be cut off | What in Psalm 37:38 should be a comfort to us as soldiers for the Lord? |
| not of this world | Where is the kingdom that we fight for, according to John 18:36? |
| diligent | Paul wanted Timothy to be a(n) ________ workman, in 2 Timothy 2:15. |
| entrust (commit) | Paul wanted Timothy to _________ his words to faithful men, in 2 Timothy 2:2. |
| strong | Paul wanted Timothy to be ________ in Jesus' grace, according to 2 Timothy 2:1. |
| endure | Paul wanted Timothy to _________ hardships along with him, according to 2 Timothy 2:3. |
| Listen | Paul told Timothy, _______ to what I say!, according to 2 Timothy 2:7. |
| flee | Paul told Timothy to _______ from youthful lusts/ desires/ passions, according to 2 Timothy 2: 22. |
| Remember | Paul wanted Timothy to ________ Jesus Christ, in 2 Timothy 2:8. |
| servant | A(n) ________ of the Lord is one who does not quarrel, is kind, teaches, and corrects, according to 2 Timothy 2:24-25. |
| pursue (follow) | Paul told Timothy to _______ righteousness, faith, love, and peace from a pure heart. |
| to impart strength to (endynamoō) | What is the definition of "be strong/ strengthened," in 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| to put or place near (paratithēmi) | What is the definition of "entrust/ commit," in 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| to suffer evil, especially as a soldier (kakopatheō—kakos=evil; pathos=lust) | What is the definition of "suffer/ endure," in 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| perceive with the mind; think upon (noeō) | What is the definition of "consider/ think over/ reflect on," in 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| to call to mind; hold in memory (mnēmoneuō) | What is the definition of "remember," in 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| to cause one to remember (hypomimnēskō—hypo=under; mimnēskomai=to call to mind) | What is the definition of "remind them/ put them in remembrance/ keep reminding them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| to call throughout to witness; to confirm a thing by testimony (diamartyromai—dia=through; martyreō=give testimony or witness) | What is the definition of "charge/ warn them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| be diligent; make haste; exert oneself (spoudazō) | What is the definition of "be diligent to/ study to/ do your best to," in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| remove oneself; cause to depart; go away from (aphistēmi) | What is the definition of "abstain/ depart/ turn away from," in 2 Timothy 2:19? |
| to take flight; escape; run away (pheugō) | What is the definition of "flee," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| chase in order to overtake; seek after eagerly (diōkō) | What is the definition of "pursue/ follow," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| to excuse oneself from (as an invitation); decline (paraiteomai) | What is the definition of "refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with," in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| fight in war or battle; engage in a war of words (machomai) | What is the definition of "be quarrelsome/ quarrel/ strive," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| training up a child, as a father punishing a son; implying discipline (paideuō) | What is the definition of "instructing/ correcting," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| to impart strength to (endynamoō) | What is the definition of "be strong/ strengthened," in 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| to put or place near (paratithēmi) | What is the definition of "entrust/ commit," in 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| to suffer evil, especially as a soldier (kakopatheō—kakos=evil; pathos=lust) | What is the definition of "suffer/ endure," in 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| perceive with the mind; think upon (noeō) | What is the definition of "consider/ think over/ reflect on," in 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| to call to mind; hold in memory (mnēmoneuō) | What is the definition of "remember," in 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| to cause one to remember (hypomimnēskō—hypo=under; mimnēskomai=to call to mind) | What is the definition of "remind them/ put them in remembrance/ keep reminding them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| to call throughout to witness; to confirm a thing by testimony (diamartyromai—dia=through; martyreō=give testimony or witness) | What is the definition of "charge/ warn them," in 2 Timothy 2:14? |
| be diligent; make haste; exert oneself (spoudazō) | What is the definition of "be diligent to/ study to/ do your best to," in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| remove oneself; cause to depart; go away from (aphistēmi) | What is the definition of "abstain/ depart/ turn away from," in 2 Timothy 2:19? |
| to take flight; escape; run away (pheugō) | What is the definition of "flee," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| chase in order to overtake; seek after eagerly (diōkō) | What is the definition of "pursue/ follow," in 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| to excuse oneself from (as an invitation); decline (paraiteomai) | What is the definition of "refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with," in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| fight in war or battle; engage in a war of words (machomai) | What is the definition of "be quarrelsome/ quarrel/ strive," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| training up a child, as a father punishing a son; implying discipline (paideuō) | What is the definition of "instructing/ correcting," in 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| Chapter 2 | What chapter in 2 Timothy is full of exhortations/ commands? |
| in Jesus' grace; in what Paul said | In what 2 things did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to be strong/strengthened, according to 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| Paul's words | What did Paul exhort Timothy to entrust/commit to faithful men, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| entrust/commit them to faithful men | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to do with Paul's words, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| hardship | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to suffer/endure along with Paul, according to 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| what Paul is telling him | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to consider/ think over/ reflect on, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| consider it/ reflect on it/ think over it | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to do with what Paul was telling him, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant/ offspring/ seed of David | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to remember, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| If we die with Christ, we will live with him; if we suffer with him, we will reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to keep reminding the people, according to 2 Timothy 2:13? |
| not to wrangle/ quarrel/ strive about words | According to 2 Timothy 2:14, what did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to charge/warn the people to do in the presence of God (before the Lord)? |
| It is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers. | According to 2 Timothy 2:14, what does arguing do to those who hear it? |
| 1. Is diligent/ studies/ works hard to present/ show himself approved to God; 2. Doesn't need to be ashamed; 3. Rightly/ correctly handles/ divides the word of truth. | *What does a good workman do, in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| present himself approved to God, a workman/ worker who does not need to be ashamed, who accurately handles/ correctly handles/ rightly divides the word of truth | According to 2 Timothy 2:15, what did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to be diligent/ study/ do his best to do? |
| leads to more ungodliness | What does wrong babbling/ chatter do, according to 2 Timothy 2:16? |
| overthrow/ upset/ destroy their faith | What can wrong teaching do to some people's faith, according to 2 Timothy 2:18? |
| abstain/ depart/ turn away from wickedness/ iniquity | What does 2 Timothy 2:19 exhort Timothy that everyone who claims Christ's name should do? |
| every good work | What does 2 Timothy 2:21 say we should be prepared to do for the Master? |
| youthful lusts/ passions/ evil desires | In 2 Timothy 2:22, what does Paul exhort/ command Timothy to flee from? |
| righteousness, faith, love/ charity, peace | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to pursue/ follow from a pure heart, according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| righteousness, faith, love, and peace | What should we pursue, according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| Those who call on the Lord from a pure heart | According to 2 Timothy 2:22, what kind of people pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace? |
| foolish and ignorant speculations/ disputes/ controversies/ unlearned questions/ stupid arguments | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with, in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with them | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to do about foolish and ignorant arguments people may bring up, according to 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| not quarrel (strive); be kind/ gentle to everyone; able to teach; patient when wronged/ not resentful; gently/ meekly correcting/ instructing those who oppose him | How does Paul exhort/command Timothy that a servant of the Lord should act, according to 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| Chapter 2 | What chapter in 2 Timothy is full of exhortations/ commands? |
| in Jesus' grace; in what Paul said | In what 2 things did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to be strong/strengthened, according to 2 Timothy 2:1? |
| Paul's words | What did Paul exhort Timothy to entrust/commit to faithful men, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| entrust/commit them to faithful men | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to do with Paul's words, according to 2 Timothy 2:2? |
| hardship | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to suffer/endure along with Paul, according to 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| what Paul is telling him | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to consider/ think over/ reflect on, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| consider it/ reflect on it/ think over it | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to do with what Paul was telling him, according to 2 Timothy 2:7? |
| Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant/ offspring/ seed of David | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to remember, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| If we die with Christ, we will live with him; if we suffer with him, we will reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he will remain faithful | What did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to keep reminding the people, according to 2 Timothy 2:13? |
| not to wrangle/ quarrel/ strive about words | According to 2 Timothy 2:14, what did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to charge/warn the people to do in the presence of God (before the Lord)? |
| It is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers. | According to 2 Timothy 2:14, what does arguing do to those who hear it? |
| 1. Is diligent/ studies/ works hard to present/ show himself approved to God; 2. Doesn't need to be ashamed; 3. Rightly/ correctly handles/ divides the word of truth. | *What does a good workman do, in 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| present himself approved to God, a workman/ worker who does not need to be ashamed, who accurately handles/ correctly handles/ rightly divides the word of truth | According to 2 Timothy 2:15, what did Paul exhort/ command Timothy to be diligent/ study/ do his best to do? |
| leads to more ungodliness | What does wrong babbling/ chatter do, according to 2 Timothy 2:16? |
| overthrow/ upset/ destroy their faith | What can wrong teaching do to some people's faith, according to 2 Timothy 2:18? |
| abstain/ depart/ turn away from wickedness/ iniquity | What does 2 Timothy 2:19 exhort Timothy that everyone who claims Christ's name should do? |
| every good work | What does 2 Timothy 2:21 say we should be prepared to do for the Master? |
| youthful lusts/ passions/ evil desires | In 2 Timothy 2:22, what does Paul exhort/ command Timothy to flee from? |
| righteousness, faith, love/ charity, peace | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to pursue/ follow from a pure heart, according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| righteousness, faith, love, and peace | What should we pursue, according to 2 Timothy 2:22? |
| Those who call on the Lord from a pure heart | According to 2 Timothy 2:22, what kind of people pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace? |
| foolish and ignorant speculations/ disputes/ controversies/ unlearned questions/ stupid arguments | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with, in 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| refuse/ avoid/ have nothing to do with them | What does Paul exhort/command Timothy to do about foolish and ignorant arguments people may bring up, according to 2 Timothy 2:23? |
| not quarrel (strive); be kind/ gentle to everyone; able to teach; patient when wronged/ not resentful; gently/ meekly correcting/ instructing those who oppose him | How does Paul exhort/command Timothy that a servant of the Lord should act, according to 2 Timothy 2:24-25? |
| Everyone runs in a race, but only one receives the prize. Run in such a way as to obtain the prize/ win. | What does 1 Corinthians 9:24* tell us about athletes? |
| keeping faith and a good conscience | *According to 1 Timothy 1:15-19, Paul tells us to be like fighters. How are we to fight? |
| We should run with patience/ endurance/ perseverance the race that is set before us while keeping our eyes on Jesus. | What does Hebrews 12:1-2 tell us about athletes? |
| If they are lazy, their fields will be overgrown with thorns and the walls will be broken down, and they will be poor. | What does Proverbs 24:30-34* tell us about farmers? |
| Work hard and not be lazy, so that he will be able to have food | **What does a farmer have to do, according to Proverbs 24:30-34? |
| If he works his land, he will have plenty of bread, but those who chase worthless things will end up in poverty (be poor). | What does Proverbs 28:19 tell us about farmers? |
| patience | **What attribute do we learn about farmers in James 5:7-8? |
| The farmer waits patiently for the crop, until it gets the early and latter (fall and spring) rain. | What does James 5:7-8 tell us about farmers? |
| sweat and toil to the point of exhaustion | What kind of work does the farmer have to do in order to get a crop? |
| the harvest (the fruit of the field) | What drives the farmer to do such hard work? |
| Because we serve the Lord and we will receive the reward of our inheritance from Him. | Ultimately, why should the hard worker work, according to Colossians 3:22-24*? |
| He has a word that is not imprisoned (9); He approves workmen (15); He is a firm/ sure foundation (19); He gives repentance (25) | What are the major things we learn about God the Father in chapter 2? |
| Grace is in Jesus (1); He has soldiers (3); He is a seed/ descendant/ offspring of David (8); He rose from the dead (8); Salvation is in him (10); if we die with him, we live with him; if we endure with him, we reign with him; if we deny him, he will deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful (11-12) | What are the major things we learn about God the Son in chapter 2? |
| approved, as an unashamed workman | How are we to present ourselves to the Father, according to 2 Timothy 2:15? |
| "The Lord knows those who are his." And "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness." | What seals the firm foundation of God, according to 2 Timothy 2:19? |
| David | Who is one of Jesus' forefathers, according to 2 Timothy 2:8? |
| He will deny/ disown us | What is the result of denying Jesus, according to 2 Timothy 2:12? |
| Be strong! Do the job that needs to be done! OR Be diligent to accurately handle the word of truth. | What is a good title for chapter 2 of 2 Timothy? |
| verse 15 | What is the key verse from chapter 2? |
| Soldier, Athlete, and Farmer | In chapter 2, Paul warns Timothy that it won't be easy, and gives him three great models to understand more about what it means to suffer unashamedly for Christ. What are those models? |
| Loins girt with truth; Breastplate of righteousness; Shoes of peace; Shield of faith; Helmet of salvation; Sword of Spirit, which is Word of God | What are the pieces of the armor of God, according to Ephesians 6:10-18*? |
| Be free from daily care | What lesson must every soldier learn? |
| Follow the rules | What must every athlete who wants to win the prize, do, besides keep pressing on? |
| Receiving the harvest/ fruit of the field OR Because he is a hard-worker | What keeps every farmer going through the early mornings and late evenings of hard physical labor? |
| If we die with Jesus, we'll live with him; If we endure, we'll reign with Jesus; If we deny Jesus, he will deny us; If we are faithless (unbelieving), he will remain faithful | What are the truths we need to remember when times of suffering come? |
| Pathema | What is the Greek word for "sufferings"? |
| Pascho | What is the Greek word for "suffer"? |
| sufferings | How is the Greek word "pathema" translated into English? |
| suffer | How is the Greek word "pascho" translated into English? |
| A hardship or pain that is undergone, which is often physical, but not always | What is a short definition of pathema? |
| To experience a sensation or impression, usually painful | What is a short definition of pascho? |
| the gospel | *What is worth suffering or enduring for in 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| join him/ share with him in the suffering | What does Paul ask Timothy to do about suffering, in 2 Timothy 1:8? |
| because he is a preacher, apostle, and teacher of the gospel | Why is Paul suffering, in 2 Timothy 1:12? |
| Because he knows whom he has believed and is convinced that he is able to guard what Paul has entrusted to him. | Why is Paul not ashamed to suffer for being a preacher of the gospel, according to 2 Timothy 1:12? |
| hardship | What is word goes along with suffering, in 2 Timothy 2:3 (nasb)? |
| a good soldier | Who is used as an example of suffering, in 2 Timothy 2:3? |
| hardship (trouble) | What word is paired with suffering in 2 Timothy 2:9 (nasb)? |
| imprisoned as a criminal/ evildoer | How far did Paul's suffering go in 2 Timothy 2:9? |
| Paul | Who had suffered, in 2 Timothy 3:11? |
| It was granted/given to the Philippians (and us?) not only to believe on Christ, but also to suffer for his sake | What do you learn about suffering in Philippians 1:27-30*? |
| Christ suffered as it was written (prophesied), so that repentance and forgiveness of sins could be proclaimed | According to Luke 24:46-47, who suffered and why? |
| We share in Christ's suffering, and also in his comfort, and we also comfort others when they suffer. | What does 2 Corinthians 1:4-6 tell us about suffering? |
| You find favor with God when you patiently endure suffering for doing right. | What do you learn about suffering in 1 Peter 2:20? |
| Everyone runs in a race, but only one receives the prize. Run in such a way as to obtain the prize/ win. | What does 1 Corinthians 9:24* tell us about athletes? |
| Paul charges Timothy to remember the prophecies and war a good warfare/ fight a good fight. (This is a better example of a soldier, as it is referring to warfare.) | What does 1 Timothy 1:15-19* tell us about athletes? |
| keeping faith and a good conscience | *According to 1 Timothy 1:15-19, Paul tells us to be like fighters. How are we to fight? |
| We should run with patience/ endurance/ perseverance the race that is set before us while keeping our eyes on Jesus. | What does Hebrews 12:1-2 tell us about athletes? |
| If they are lazy, their fields will be overgrown with thorns and the walls will be broken down, and they will be poor. | What does Proverbs 24:30-34* tell us about farmers? |
| Work hard and not be lazy, so that he will be able to have food | **What does a farmer have to do, according to Proverbs 24:30-34? |
| If he works his land, he will have plenty of bread, but those who chase worthless things will end up in poverty (be poor). | What does Proverbs 28:19 tell us about farmers? |
| patience |