2 Timothy 1:13-18
1. Paul instructs Timothy to follow his example. What standard is set for Timothy in how Paul lives? What “sound words” is Paul talking about? (1 Timothy 1:12-15)
2. What is the treasure that Timothy is to guard, and how does the Holy Spirit help with that? Why does it need guarding?
3. Read verse 15. Now read Acts 19:1-10. Were the people in Ephesus and to a larger degree in Asia familiar with the teachings and reputation of Paul? If so, why did so many turn away from him?
4. What was different about Onesiphorus? Why was he not ashamed of Paul? How did he serve Paul differently?
5. What service had Onesiphorous performed that pleased Paul? What was his motivation in helping Paul?
6. What could the believers in Asia learned from Romans 12:9-13? What about us?
We should each be motivated to serve one another. That motivation should come out of the love of God, and His Spirit working in us. This love and service properly displayed will show others that we are different, and that God lives in us (John 13:34-35).
