1. Read through 2 Timothy 4:1-5 again. What additional reasons does Paul imply in verse 1 as to why Timothy should preach the Word?

2. As you reflect on the sermon, how did the Holy Spirit speak to your heart? Was there a verse or passage that stood out to you? Share why the verse /passage struck you.

3. Paul tells Timothy that he is speaking in the presence of God and Christ Jesus. What would be the difference between speaking in Jesus’ name and speaking in His presence?

4. Can you describe a time when it was not favourable (convenient) to share the Gospel, yet you did it anyway? What helped you get through it?

5. Why would someone not want to listen to sound teaching?

6. In a world where most people preach tolerance, what is the basis for us to reprove or rebuke others? When should we do this?

Small Group Discussion

7. Discuss in groups of three, the kind of “myths” that one hears nowadays in church.

8. What are some of the ways people might suffer for the Lord in their attempts to preach the Word?

9. Discuss in groups of three the ministry you sense God has given each one of you in addition to the general calling to share the Gospel of Jesus.
Prayer

10. In your groups, pray for God’s grace to protect your hearts from myths, to give you the grace to spend time in His Word on a daily basis, and seize every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.