2 Timothy
1:5
Timothy’s grandmother, Lois, and his mother, Eunice, loved the Lord Jesus.
They taught him about Jesus beginning when he was very young.
Arty knows that the people who teach you about Jesus are very important.
Make a list of the people who teach you about Jesus.
Draw a frame for each person and write their name in the frame.
Or draw a picture of the person in the frame.
Thank the Lord for everything that they teach you.
Remember to thank them as well!
2:1–6
A Christian is like a soldier. Soldiers obey the commands of their commanding officer.
A Christian is like an athlete. Athletes play by the rules, so that they can win the race.
A Christian is like a farmer. Farmers work hard, so that they will be able to harvest good crops.
2:1–10
Paul explains in these verses how Christians are to live.
So Joinme suggests you work with a friend.
Read the verses given below. Together decide what Paul says about how a Christian must live.
Then write a few words by each verse to help you remember what it says.
- 2 Timothy 2:1–2
- 2 Timothy 2:3–4
- 2 Timothy 2:5
- 2 Timothy 2:6
Then discuss with your friend some ways you can do these things.
2:15
Paul reminds Timothy to speak the truth about Jesus.
Paul also reminds Timothy that this is pleasing to God.
We are also God’s workers.
Inny knows this means we are to tell others the truth about Jesus.
Paul reminds us that we shouldn’t be ashamed or afraid to do that!
What makes you afraid to talk about Jesus’ love?
Make a list of those things.
Then take time to pray. Ask God to help you not to be afraid.
Tell him you want to be able to tell others the good news about Jesus!
2:23–25
People sometimes argue when they talk about God.
They get angry and shout at each other.
How do you feel when this happens?
Read verses 24–25. These verses tell you what you should do if someone wants to argue.
Make a list of the things you should do and the way you should behave.
Be sure to write them on a piece of paper.
Choose a color from Hearty’s color chart on page 19 to show your feelings.
It should show how you feel when you are kind and gentle.
Then use it to color the background of the paper where you wrote your list.
3:14–17
There are two reasons why the Bible is important.
- It teaches you about God and shows you the truth. Read verse 15.
- It tells you how God wants you to live your life. Read verse 16.
4:7–8, 18
In verses 7–8 and 18 Paul says his life is near its end.
He is looking forward to life forever in heaven.
Talky wonders if you ever think about your life ending.
It must seem very far away!
But here are some things to talk about with a friend or parent.
Talk about the promises of God.
Talk especially about this:
When someone who believes in Jesus dies, they go to heaven.
And they will live forever in heaven with Jesus.
Talk about how knowing this promise makes you feel!
4:6–8
This letter to Timothy was the last letter that Paul wrote.
He knew that he was going to die soon.
So Paul gives Timothy some final advice.
He reminds Timothy how to live the life God wants him to live.
And he reminds Timothy of God’s promise to those who are faithful.
Paul tells him that anyone who keeps their faith will live forever with Jesus in heaven.