Consider the Call

Paul exhorts Timothy to consider the call of duty, the call of obedience, and the call of labor. Following Christ is not passive. We are on active duty and must stay focused in our faith to fulfill the work He has entrusted to us. In session four, we are challenged to engage in active service, to obey His commands, and to labor faithfully for the sake of the gospel.

Verses Used:

2 Timothy 2:1-7

Luke 8:14

1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Galatians 1:10

Discussion Questions:

Paul exhorts Timothy to entrust the Word to “faithful men.” Do you feel equipped to teach what you know about Scripture to others? Why or why not? How can you be intentional about entrusting the truth to others?

A soldier is frequently engaged in active service. In what areas of your life do you feel you are battling? How do we “do battle” as believers? 

The athlete is called to compete “according to the rules.” (1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and 2 Timothy 2:5) What does this mean, and what is the end goal of our spiritual race? How does keeping our eyes fixed on that help us continue running the race each day?

What are the characteristics of a good farmer? In what ways do our spiritual lives parallel those of a farmer?

Which of the three roles do you relate to the most? Which one challenged you the most? Why?