Michael Quattlebaum

2 Timothy 3:10-17

1. Last week we talked about holding to a “form” of Godliness.  How can we grow in genuine Godliness?
2. What characteristics did Paul have in his life that we should follow?
3. Should we expect everything to be easy as Christians?  What types of persecutions did Paul face?  Do you face persecution?  (Acts 13-14)
4. How is persecution related to our Godliness?
5. What role does the Word have in leading individuals to salvation?
6. What role does the Word have in our day-to-day lives?
7. Who prepared Timothy by teaching him the Word?
8. In our service to the church, how should we expect to grow and develop in our abilities and maturity in order to be effective servants?
9. Where does the Word come from, and why should we take our study of the Word seriously? (2 Peter 1:20-21)

Over the last few weeks, we have been discussing our roles and individual servants within the church.  How does the Word mold and develop us as mature servants, being useful to God for his work (Ephesians 2:10)?

2 Timothy 3:1-9

1.     Make a list of the characteristics of the world in the end times from these verses:

2.     In the list that you made above, put a checkmark by each of the characteristics that describe our world today.

3.     Read verse 5 carefully. What does it mean when it says they hold to a “form of godliness”?  What is different about this godliness verses genuine righteousness?

4.     How can someone continually learn, but never come to the truth?  Is this even possible?  (1 Corinthians 2:14)

5.     Read verse 8.  Who are Jannes and Jambres?  How do we know who they are?  How are thy like the men at the end of the age?  People today? (Exodus 7:11)

6.     What should our interaction with the people described be like?  How should we reach out to them and witness to them?  How will they be exposed?

As you reflect on the characteristics of the world described in these verses, and the time in which we live, what is your reaction to our society?  How can we impact our society in a positive, productive, and faithful way that honors God?  Will it all ultimately be in vain?