Vessels of Honor

In his second letter to Timothy, Paul gives clear instruction on how we, as followers of Christ, are to conduct ourselves by living in a way that either honors or dishonors the name of Christ. In session seven we examine what this looks like in everyday life and how we are to pursue it.

Verses Used:

2 Timothy 2:20-22

Ephesians 2:10

1 Timothy 6:11

Romans 6:11-13

Psalm 51:12-13 

Discussion Questions

-In verse twenty-one, what four things does Paul list that will result from anyone cleansing him/herself? What does it mean to “cleanse yourself?” What would be an honorable use of your life & time? What would be a dishonorable use of your life & time?

-Sanctification is something that happens at the moment of salvation when we are set apart and declared holy through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, but it is also a continual process as we are made more like Christ each day. Considering the verses in 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, what role do we play in our sanctification process?

-We are all appointed for good works, but we are not always prepared to walk in them. What disqualifies us? What prepares us? (See 2 Timothy 2:21-22). To what extent are you walking in the good works the Lord has prepared for you to do? How can you be more effective in doing so?

-Though we are not perfect, & fail often, what does Philippians 3:12-14 exhort us to do?

-Paul calls us to flee youthful lusts and to instead pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace from a pure heart. How can we do this, practically speaking?