Godlessness in the Last Days - 2 Timothy 3:1-9
Understand It
- What will people be like in the last days? (3:2)
- What kind of "godliness" will people have in the last days? (3:5)
- What are godless people always doing? (3:7)
Apply It
- From what ungodly person or group do you need to encourage other believers to disassociate themselves?
Paul's Charge to Timothy - 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8
Understand It
- What did Timothy know about Paul? (3:10-11)
- For what did Paul want Timothy to be prepared? (4:2)
- Why was Paul ready for his impending death? (4:6)
Apply It
- What can you do this week toward discharging all your duties?
Personal Remarks - 2 Timothy 4:9-22
Understand It
- What had Demas done? Why? (4:10)
- What happened at Paul’s first defense? (4:16)
- Of what was Paul convinced? (4:18)
Apply It
- What comfort or encouragement can you provide to a person who is battling for the faith in a hostile setting?
There is a short introduction available for the book of Titus. You can read it here.
Titus' Task on Crete - Titus 1:1-16
Understand It
- For what reason was it necessary to appoint elders in the towns? (1:5, 10)
- What qualifications were necessary to be an elder in Titus’s church? (1:6-9)
- What is the result of holding firm to the "trustworthy message"? (1:9)
Apply It
- How can you show support for your church leaders? When?
