Timothy's Resume

I. TIMOTHY'S R       (2)

A. Our Brother

B. God's Fellow-Worker

II. TIMOTHY'S R    (2, 5)

A. Their Faith

B. Their Faith

C. Their Faith

III. TIMOTHY'S R 

A. Good News (6)

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2.

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4.

B. Resulted In...

1. (7)

2. (8)

3. (9)

4. (10)

If Paul were to write your resume, how would he describe you?

What was the good news Timothy brought back to Paul (6)?

How did this news affect Paul (7-9)?

What did Paul say caused him to really live (8)?

What was Paul thanking God for (9)?

What gave Paul joy (9)?

What gives you joy?

What did Paul pray for night & day (10)?

How did Paul pray for them (10)?  Does this describe your prayers as well?

Spend some time this week asking God to help you see yourself as His

co-worker who is laboring with Him to accomplish His purposes.  

What is your response when you see a fellow Christian standing firm in their

faith?  Our reaction to seeing Christians make an effort to stand firm reveals

much about our level of concern for them.

Who do you offer prayers of thanksgiving for?

How often do you pray for those who are weak and/or experiencing trials in their

life?  How do you put feet to your prayers for them?  What do you do to

encourage & strengthen them?