2 Timothy, pt. 8

Pastor Alan finished up his series in the book of 2 Timothy with chapter 4, verses 9-22, “The Final Farewell.” We have a tendency to skip over these verses at the end, but they hold very valuable lessons. To hear this message, simply click play on the audio player below.

The Final Farewell

2 Timothy 4:9-22

Paul is dealing with final matters, and as he does, he mentions numerous people. Some are his friends and allies; others are harmful enemies. Paul did not have a problem calling people out by name if they were causing harm to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

1. Dealing With a Deserter (v. 10)
   • Demas – loved this world
   • Drift happens when we love the pleasures of this present world more than the coming Kingdom
   • John’s description of the “world”
     • kosmos – a sphere of order that is in direct opposition to God
     • 1 John 2:15-17 – lusts of the eyes, lusts of the flesh, pride of life
     • 2 Timothy 3:2-4 – lovers of self, money, pleasure
     • Revelation 2
       • Smyrna
       • Pergamum
       • Thyatira
   • This world is insidious, and it is tugging away at us constantly
2. Dealing With Others (v. 10b-13)
   • Sending them out
     • Timothy
     • Luke
   • Seeing their best
     • Mark
   • Give them a mission
     • Paul asks Timothy to bring him his most necessary items:
       • cloak (warmth)
       • Scripture
3. Dealing With Opposition (v. 14-15)
   • Don’t be afraid to confront opposers
   • Realize God’s in charge
   • Always be on guard
4. Dealing With Being Alone (v. 16-18)
   • Practice forgiveness
   • Practice Christ’s presence
     • Paul’s secret to ministry:
       • Colossians 1:27
       • Philippians 4:13
       • 1 Corinthians 15:10
       • John 17:20-23
       • 1 Kings 19
   • Stay at the task
     • David’s folly
   • Remember the final outcome
   • Praise God
5. Dealing With Fear & Weakness (v. 19-22)
   • Rely on the truest friends
   • Remember the Spirit God gave us
     • 2 Timothy 1:7
   • Pray for the grace of God in everything we do