2 Timothy 1 · Grade 3
Stir Up the Gift
Read the Story
Paul wrote to Timothy, whom he loved like a child. Paul prayed for him night and day. He remembered Timothy's tears and wanted to see him. Timothy had real faith. That faith lived first in his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice.
Paul told Timothy to stir up God's gift, like fanning a fire. God does not give us a fearful spirit. He gives power, love, and self-control. Paul told Timothy not to be ashamed to tell about Jesus.
Paul was a prisoner, but he was not ashamed. He knew Jesus, and he trusted Jesus to keep him safe. Paul thanked God for a friend named Onesiphorus. He searched for Paul in Rome and cheered him up.
Memory Verse
“For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
2 Timothy 1:7 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Where did Timothy's faith live first?
What should Timothy stir up?
What three things does God give?
Who searched for Paul in Rome?
Power, Love and Self-Control
Write what happened in each box.
Word Search
Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.
- ASHAMED
- MOTHER
- FAITH
- POWER
- GUARD
- GIFT
- FEAR
- LOVE
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for a spirit of power and love. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- When do you need courage?
- How can you cheer up a friend?
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