Timothy Chapter 3

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St. Paul began the chapter by 1- Warning Timothy about terrible times that will be the last days 2- Thanking Timothy 3- Talking to Timothy about Christ's Resurrection

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What had Timothy carefully followed?

(10-11) v10 "But you know all that I have taught. You have seen the manner of my life. You understand my aims and my *faith. You know my patience and love. And you know that I never give up." v11 "You know the *persecutions and all that I suffered in Antioch, in Iconium and in Lystra. I had to go through those *persecutions, but the *Lord rescued me from all of them."

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Recall from the passage a verse or verses where Paul encourages Timothy to stick to the faith and original teachings.

Verses 14-15 v14 "As for you, you must hold on to what you have learned. And you must hold on to what you have believed. You know who taught it to you. And so you know that it is true." v15 "Since you were a child, you have known the holy *scriptures. They can show you how to receive *salvation. This *salvation is by *faith in Christ Jesus."

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Verse 12: "All who want to live a holy life in Christ Jesus will have *persecution. " Who said this verse and to whom was this verse told?

-Paul -Timothy

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What is said about evil men?

13 v13 "Evil persons and those who cheat will get worse. They will lead people from the truth. And they themselves will believe lies."

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To what Old Testament characters does Paul liken these men?

Verses 8 and 9 v8 "Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, these people are enemies of the truth. They have minds damaged by evil and a belief that is false." v9 "They will not get very far. Like Jannes and Jambres, it will be plain to everyone that they are foolish."

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What will all that desire to live godly encounter?

v12 "All who want to live a holy life in Christ Jesus will have *persecution."