Getting the Picture 2 Timothy 2 Chapter 10 By Warren W. Wiersbe

Identity crisis Pictorial Representation of a minister The Steward (2:1-2) The Steward (2:1-2) Responsibility to guard the truth and invest in others (2:2)Responsibility to guard the truth and invest in others (2:2) Treasure from God’s Word, not ideas or philosophiesTreasure from God’s Word, not ideas or philosophies Strength to teach God’s Word: apt to teach implies apt to learnStrength to teach God’s Word: apt to teach implies apt to learn The Soldier (2:3-4, 8-13) The Soldier (2:3-4, 8-13) He endures hardship (3)He endures hardship (3) He avoids worldly entanglement (4)He avoids worldly entanglement (4) Committed to the commanding officer, Jesus Committed to the commanding officer, Jesus Purpose: to please the Lord Purpose: to please the Lord He magnifies Jesus Christ (8-9)He magnifies Jesus Christ (8-9) Captain of our salvation (Heb. 2:10) Captain of our salvation (Heb. 2:10) Purpose to bring honor and glory to Jesus Purpose to bring honor and glory to Jesus Magnify their ministry of His Word Magnify their ministry of His Word

He thinks of the whole army (10) He thinks of the whole army (10) Elect are God’s people (10)Elect are God’s people (10) He trusts his commanding officer (11-13) He trusts his commanding officer (11-13) “Faithful saying”“Faithful saying” Death leads to life Death leads to life Suffering leads to reigning Suffering leads to reigning “He remaineth faithful; he cannot deny himself “He remaineth faithful; he cannot deny himself The Athlete (2:5) Obeys the rules Obeys the rules Paul was a loser, yet a winner Paul was a loser, yet a winner Suffering as an evildoerSuffering as an evildoer Obey God’s Word no matter what they say Obey God’s Word no matter what they say The Farmer (2:6-7) Plowing, sowing, watering, or harvesting Plowing, sowing, watering, or harvesting A farmer has work to do A farmer has work to do Ministry is a hard workMinistry is a hard work A farmer needs patience A farmer needs patience “See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rain” (James 5:7)“See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rain” (James 5:7)

A farmer deserves his share of harvest A farmer deserves his share of harvest “The hardworking farmer should be first to receive a share of crop“The hardworking farmer should be first to receive a share of crop Pastor should be supported (2 Tim. 2:6) by the churchPastor should be supported (2 Tim. 2:6) by the church “If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you (I Cor. 9:1)“If we have sown spiritual seed among you, is it too much if we reap a material harvest from you (I Cor. 9:1) The spiritual leaders who share God’s Word with the people are the first to enjoy its blessingsThe spiritual leaders who share God’s Word with the people are the first to enjoy its blessings Joy at of seeing planted seeds bear fruit in lives of othersJoy at of seeing planted seeds bear fruit in lives of others Farming is a hard work. It can have many disappointments, but the rewards are worth itFarming is a hard work. It can have many disappointments, but the rewards are worth it

The Workman (2:14-18) Study to be diligent, be zealous Study to be diligent, be zealous Diligent so that he will not be ashamed when his work in inspectedDiligent so that he will not be ashamed when his work in inspected Rightly dividing: cutting straight Rightly dividing: cutting straight Pastor: w workman in God’s WordPastor: w workman in God’s Word Tools for building, measuring and repairing God’s people Tools for building, measuring and repairing God’s people An approved workman diligently studies God’s WordAn approved workman diligently studies God’s Word An approved workman will shun “godless chatter” (2:16)An approved workman will shun “godless chatter” (2:16) An approved workman know that false doctrine is dangerous and he will oppose it.An approved workman know that false doctrine is dangerous and he will oppose it. Gangrene (2:17) spreads and infects the body of Christ Gangrene (2:17) spreads and infects the body of Christ Hymenaeous and Philetus, who taught that resurrection had taken placeHymenaeous and Philetus, who taught that resurrection had taken place

Workman will either be approved or ashamedWorkman will either be approved or ashamed Approved: one who has been tested and found acceptable Approved: one who has been tested and found acceptable Luther; prayer, study and suffering make a pastor Luther; prayer, study and suffering make a pastor Ashamed: below standard and cannot be accepted Ashamed: below standard and cannot be accepted The Vessel (2:19-22) “great house”: professing church “great house”: professing church Foundation is safe and secure because of God’s seal Foundation is safe and secure because of God’s seal Godward aspect of the Christian life: “The Lord will know who are his (Numb.16:5) Godward aspect of the Christian life: “The Lord will know who are his (Numb.16:5) Manward aspect of the Christian life: Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity (2:19) Manward aspect of the Christian life: Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity (2:19) Vessels for performing household functions Vessels for performing household functions Honor (gold and silver) and dishonor (wood and clay)Honor (gold and silver) and dishonor (wood and clay)

False teacher: dishonorFalse teacher: dishonor Timothy means “God-honoring” as separate vessels of honor and dishonor from false teachersTimothy means “God-honoring” as separate vessels of honor and dishonor from false teachers “Useful to the Master” (21)“Useful to the Master” (21) Separate from the sins of the flesh (22)Balanced separation: we flee sin but follow after righteousnessSeparate from the sins of the flesh (22)Balanced separation: we flee sin but follow after righteousness Fellowship “with all them that call on the name of the Lord”; out of pure heart (22)Fellowship “with all them that call on the name of the Lord”; out of pure heart (22) The Servant (2:23-26) Servant: doulos meaning slave Servant: doulos meaning slave No will of his won: of sin or of GodNo will of his won: of sin or of God Satan opposes God’s servants Satan opposes God’s servants Some are difficult to teach Some are difficult to teach “Foolish and stupid arguments (23)“Foolish and stupid arguments (23) Ignore arguments, not peopleIgnore arguments, not people Persistent and gentle, teaching God’s Word in meekness Persistent and gentle, teaching God’s Word in meekness Must instructs those who oppose him Must instructs those who oppose him

Servant’s purpose: not to win argument, but win soulsServant’s purpose: not to win argument, but win souls “recover”: coming out of a drunken stupor“recover”: coming out of a drunken stupor (26) They are delivered out of the Devil who took them captive(26) They are delivered out of the Devil who took them captive Ministry, no place for loafer Ministry, no place for loafer Require discipline and workRequire discipline and work Church members need to pray for pastors and encourage them in Lord’s work Church members need to pray for pastors and encourage them in Lord’s work Pastor and members labor togetherPastor and members labor together