Reflect

1. What is one way this video expands your understanding of Paul’s letter to Timothy?
2. Name one thing you notice about the structure of the letter.
3. What is one specific way Paul encourages Timothy to face the risk of following Jesus?

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Paul offers a personal challenge to Timothy to keep following Jesus no matter the sacrifice and risk.

The letter also reminds Timothy to maintain faith and hope in Jesus' resurrection and raise up faithful leaders who will teach the good news about Jesus. They must focus on the Scriptures' unified storyline that leads to salvation in Jesus.

While following Jesus, believers will experience challenges, suffering, risk, tension, discomforts, and struggles. In those dark and difficult moments, Jesus' presence can become tangible, something Paul has experienced firsthand through his imprisonment.

A Higher Calling

In Paul's final and most personal letter, he encourages Timothy to accept his calling and deal with corrupt teachers in the Jesus movement.