II Timothy 1:2-6

II Timothy 1:2-6

How to Encourage Others in the Hard Times

2Ti 1:2  To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 

2Ti 1:3  I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; 

2Ti 1:4  Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; 

2Ti 1:5  When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 

2Ti 1:6  Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 

1. Remind Them of the Truth of the Gospel. – vs. 2*
1. Our true hope and source of strength is in Jesus

                                                               i.      Psalm 27:14 

2. Pray for Them Continually with a Clear Conscience. – vs. 3*
1. Romans 1:9 
3. Do All You Can to Encourage Them Face to Face. – vs. 4*
1. Romans 1:10-12 
4. Remind Them of Their Spiritual Heritage. – vs. 5*
1. Psalm 77:2-12 
5. Empower Them with Prayers of Commission. – vs. 6*
1. Acts 13:1-5