Introduction

Written by Paul to Timothy late in Paul’s life while he is imprisoned. (2 Timothy 1:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:6-8)

Greeting (1:1-2)

• How was Paul authorized to be an apostle (v1)?
• What is the promise of life (v1)?
• Why was Timothy called a beloved son (v2)?
• Where does grace, mercy and peace originate (v2)?
• Can true grace, mercy and peace come from anywhere else (v2)?

Neither Afraid Nor Ashamed (1:3-12)

• Did Paul have a pure conscience (v3)?
• How often did Paul pray for Timothy (v3)?
• Can faith not be genuine (v5)?
• How would someone stir up the gift of God (v6)?
• What spirit should we not have (v7)?
• What should fear be replaced by (v7)?
• How would one be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord (v8)?
• What is the power of God (v8)?
• What has Jesus abolished (v10)?
• What has He brought instead (v10, John 10:10)?
• How did Paul avoid being ashamed (v12)?
• Why was Paul persuaded (v12)?

Hold Fast (1:13-18)

• Is there a pattern (v13) ?
• Where do sound words originate (v13)?
• Did Paul have reason to be disappointed (v15)?
• Does not being ashamed require positive action (v17)?

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