Sincere Faith

Paul writes his final letter from prison cell in Rome. This letter carries a sense of urgency as Paul nears the end of his life. Paul reminds Timothy of the mission of the gospel, highlights the spiritual influence of Timothy's grandmother and mother, and urges Timothy to kindle afresh the calling God has placed on his life. In session one we are challenged by the example of Lois and Eunice to steward our God-given influence well and heed Paul's instruction to fan into flame the gift of God in our own lives.

Discussion Questions:

1. Paul said he served with “a clear conscience.” What does this mean?

2. To what extent do you serve the Lord with a clear conscience? What areas of your life must change so that you can walk worthy of the calling you have received and keep yourself unstained by the world?

3. Who has influenced your spiritual life? How did this happen? What things did they do or not do that challenged you?

4. Who has the Lord allowed you to have influence with? How are you handling that influence? How could you wield it with even more wisdom?

5. Why does Paul encourage us to kindle afresh our spiritual lives? How can you do this?

Verses Used:

2 Timothy 1:1-4

Psalm 139:23-24

2 Timothy 1:5

Acts 16:1-3

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

2 Timothy 1:6

Psalm 105:1-5