OPEN
· First day of internship
o Communication
o Courtesy
· Graduation from college
· A few things I’ve discovered along the way
o Take this thing seriously
o Lifelong learners
o God wants to do more than you could possibly imagine, so don’t
box yourselves in.
o Faith (RISK) will be the hardest thing you’ll ever do… and the
most rewarding things you’ll ever do.
2 Timothy
· One of Paul’s most personal letters
o 1:2 – beloved child
o beloved or dear son
o the son I love so much (MSG)
· Took it and re-wrote it to one of my kids in the faith.
· Today, I think it could both challenge and uphold each of you as
you move into the next phase of ministry.
Four Themes that
are Foundations for Ministry
1) God’s Spirit has empowered each of you for greatness.
a. 1:5-7
b. Faith
c. Laying on of hands
d. Power
e. Love
f. Self-Control
g. Holy Spirit protection (vs. 14)
2) God’s grace has empowered each of you to multiply your ministry.
a. 2:1-2
b. Grace from the cross
c. Grace for everyday life
d. Grace to give away
3) God’s holiness has empowered each of you to live differently.
a. 2:21-22
b. HOLY (whole) because He is holy!
c. Flee your personal lusts/die to self
d. Pursue God’s gifts
i. Righteousness
ii. Faith
iii. Love
iv. Peace
e. Pursue them with others
4) God’s word has empowered each of you to be ambassadors of
righteousness.
a. 3:16-4:2
b. God’s word is all about righteousness
i. Teaching
ii. Reproof
iii. Correction
iv. Training
v. Wholeness/Completeness
vi. Equipping
c. God’s word is alive for you to use
i. All the time
ii. Sharpen people
iii. Steer them back on coarse
iv. Build them up
v. Always do it in love!
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