Tuesday, August 16, 2016

"Finish Well" a sermon in 2 Timothy 4:1-8 by Pastor Kyle Van Tine

To listen or download Summit View Church's "Letter's series Week #11 "Finish Well" Click Here  

Letters A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy - Week #10
"Finish Well" (2 Timothy 4:1-8) 
UPCOMING EVENTS:  
Together 2016 (All-Church, One-Service with Baptisms) - Sunday, September 11th 
Growing Deeper
Preach Faithfully (Read 2 Timothy 4:1-2)
How can you practice the presence of God in your life daily? What difference does it make practically to believe in God’s continuous presence?
What opportunities do you have daily to preach the Gospel to yourself, your spouse, your kids, your friends, your small group, etc.?
Since every sin is connected to functional unbelief, in what areas do you personally tend to struggle to believe the truth of the Gospel?
Do you tend to like to correct, rebuke or encourage others? Which one of these biblical commands do you need to grow in practicing more?
Listen Carefully (Read 2 Timothy 4:3-4)
Why is it sometimes hard to endure sound teaching? How have you seen others finding “teachers” to justify their unwise, harmful and foolish choices?
In what areas of your lives do you choose the opinions of friends, articles and blogs that simply agree with you instead of allowing the Bible to correct you?
What are some popular cultural myths that contradict the truth? How can you know if you’re drifting off into cultural myths instead of following the truth?  
Finish Well (Read 2 Timothy 4:5-8)
What is the significance of being sober-minded and enduring suffering as it relates to finishing well?
In what situations and circumstances do you tend to allow your emotions to control you instead of the truth? What is the result?  
How can you endure suffering in a way that refines instead of embitters?
Paul compares the Christian life to boxing and running. What can you learn from these illustrations about finishing well?
What are a Christian’s motivation for finishing well, and how can you refine and enhance these motivations daily?

No comments: