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2 Timothy 2 · Grade 4

Rightly Handling the Word

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Paul tells Timothy, his child, to be strong in the grace in Christ Jesus. He should pass on what he learned to faithful people who will teach others. Paul writes: You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. A soldier wants to please his commander. An athlete wins only by following the rules. The hardworking farmer should get the first share of the crops.

Paul tells him to remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead. Paul suffers in chains like a criminal, but God's word isn't chained. Paul shares a trustworthy saying: if we died with Him, we will also live with Him. If we endure, we will reign with Him. If we are faithless, He remains faithful.

Paul writes: Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth. Timothy should avoid empty chatter. Some men, Hymenaeus and Philetus, wrongly taught that the resurrection had already happened. But God's firm foundation stands: The Lord knows those who are his. Paul tells Timothy to flee wrong desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace. The Lord's servant must not quarrel but be gentle toward all.

Show What You Know

  1. What should Timothy do with what he learned?

  2. How does an athlete win?

  3. What does Paul say isn't chained?

  4. What did Hymenaeus and Philetus wrongly teach?

  5. What should the Lord's servant be toward all?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

soldierfaithfulfarmer
  1. He should pass on what he learned to people who will teach others.
  2. Paul writes: You therefore must endure hardship as a good of Christ Jesus.
  3. The hardworking should get the first share of the crops.

Think About It

  1. Paul compares believers to soldiers, athletes, and farmers. Which picture helps you most, and how?

  2. Paul says Jesus remains faithful even when we are faithless. How does that encourage you?

Memory Verse

“Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.”

2 Timothy 2:15 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for strength to keep going. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you study God's word?
  • Why is gentleness important?

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