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120 | Have You Ever Felt Unsure? Leading with God-Breathed Truth (2 Timothy Bible Study)
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The ground feels like it’s moving, but your soul doesn’t have to. We open 2 Timothy and step into Paul’s final words from a cold Roman cell—tender, urgent, and laser-focused on courage formed by grace. Timothy’s weight mirrors our own: culture confusion, leadership fatigue, and the ache to stay faithful when the noise swells. Through Paul’s fatherly voice, we find a roadmap: fan into flame what God already placed within you, receive the Spirit’s power, love, and a sound mind, and anchor your life to Scripture that is truly God breathed.
Across the letter, Paul sketches three unforgettable images that recalibrate how we live and lead. The soldier models focus without entanglement, refusing distractions that drain the mission. The athlete shows disciplined training when applause is absent, choosing steady formation over quick wins. The farmer teaches patient endurance, tending unseen roots long before fruit appears. These metaphors are not theory; they’re a practical rule of life for modern disciples who want resilient faith in an age of hurry and hype.
We also press into the heart of biblical authority: all Scripture "is inspired by God," θεόπνευστος (theopneustos)—alive, warm, and life-giving. When trends shift and preferences tug, truth becomes an act of love as we handle it carefully, preach it in and out of season, and let it correct us before we correct anyone else. Paul’s closing charge—fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith—turns from a eulogy into a rallying cry. You don’t have to feel strong to be strong; grace is strength received, not performed.
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Chapters
1. When Courage Feels Wobbly (00:00:00)
2. How to Lead Your Own Soul Well (00:00:43)
3. A Goat In The Aisle (00:01:53)
4. Invitation To Follow And Connect (00:03:06)
5. Aroma Of Christ Coaching Overview (00:03:38)
6. Fan The Flame, Not Start Over (00:04:54)
7. Faithfulness Under Pressure (00:06:13)
8. Be Strong In the Grace That Is In Christ Jesus (00:06:57)
9. Soldier Focus, No Entanglements (00:07:31)
10. Athlete Discipline And Hidden Farming (00:08:56)
11. Anchored When the World Feels Upside Down (00:10:12)
12. All Scripture Is Inspired By God, θεόπνευστος (00:10:48)
13. God Breathed Life into Scripture (00:11:23)
14. Honor the Authority of Scripture (00:12:39)
15. Preach The Word In And Out Of Season (00:13:34)
16. I Have Fought The Good Fight (00:14:31)
17. So What Does This Mean for Us Today? (00:15:23)
18. Invitation and Free Resources (00:16:08)
19. Closing Thoughts and Next Steps (00:16:52)
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