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2 Timothy 4 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Finishing the Race

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolKeep the Faith

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenFinish the Race

CROWN → picture 2RACE → picture 4BOOKS → picture 1CLOAK → picture 3

Grade 1A Faithful Life

Preach the word. → picture 2Paul finished the race. → picture 4A crown waits for him. → picture 5Bring my cloak. → picture 1The Lord stood by Paul. → picture 3

Grade 2Paul Finished the Race

  1. What should Timothy tell people? God's word (circle)
  2. What was Paul like? A runner who finishes a race
  3. What did God have waiting for Paul? A crown (circle)
  4. Who stood by Paul? The Lord (circle)
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Grade 3A Crown Waiting

  1. When should Timothy preach? At all times
  2. What was waiting for Paul? A crown
  3. Who was with Paul? Only Luke
  4. What did Paul ask Timothy to bring? Mark, his cloak, and his books
1: I have fought the good fight.2: Take Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.3: Bring the cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus when you come—and the books, especially the parchments.4: And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom.
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Grade 4I Have Kept the Faith

  1. What does Paul charge Timothy to preach? The word
  2. What will people gather for themselves? Teachers who say what they want to hear
  3. What is stored up for Paul? The crown of righteousness
  4. Who is with Paul? Only Luke
  5. Who stood by Paul at his first defense? The Lord

Word bank: 1. preach; 2. fight; 3. course; 4. faith; 5. crown

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5The Crown of Righteousness

  1. Who will judge the living and the dead? The Lord Jesus Christ
  2. What will people with itching ears turn away to? Fables
  3. Who will receive the crown of righteousness besides Paul? All those who have loved His appearing
  4. Why did Paul want Mark? He was useful for service
  5. Why did the Lord stand by Paul? So the whole message could be preached for the Gentiles to hear
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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