Preach the Word (4:1-2)

• What does it mean to charge someone (v1)?
• Who were witnesses to the charge (v1)?
• Who will face judgment (v1)?
• When should preaching be done (v2)?
• Do we sometimes count it out of season and wait for a better time(v2)?

Don’t Want to Hear (4:3-5)

• Will everyone accept sound doctrine(v3)?
• Why does someone seek out different teaching (v3)?
• Does heaping up teachers make it true (v3)?
• What is left if you ignore the truth (v4)?
• Knowing this, how was Timothy to respond(v5)?
• What is the work of an evangelist (v5)?

Paul is Finishing the Race (4:6-8)

• What did Paul mean that he was poured out (v6)?
• What departure is he talking about (v6)?
• Is it possible to not finish the race (v7)?
• What is laid up for Paul (v8)?
• Who else can receive it(v8)?
• Why will some not love his appearing (v8)?

Paul Forsaken (4:9-16)

• What reasons might Paul have had for TImothy to come quickly (v9)?
• How did Paul feel about Mark (v11)?
• What attitude did Paul have toward those who had forsaken him (v16)?

God is Faithful (4:17-18)

• Who never forsakes us (v17)?
• How could Paul say he was delivered after just saying his departure is at hand (v18)?

Closing (4:19-22)

• Why should Timothy come before winter (v21)?
• Paul would soon be gone, but who would be with Timothy (v22)?

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