Author and Canonicity: Although one of the most elegant and theologically deep books of the Bible, Hebrews is also one of the most obscure. While the last 4 verses of this book indicate it was an epistle and are somewhat similar to the close of Paul’s letters, the similarity to Paul’s or the other New…
2Ti 4:9-12 In what way was Paul in his last days like Jesus at the end of His life? See also 2Ti 4:16, Mat 26:31,69-74, 27:46. For what purpose does Paul say Demas deserted him? How should the example of Demas be a warning to every believer? See 1 Jn 2:15, James 4:4; cf. Col 4:14,…
2Ti 4:1-5 In these verses is found Paul’s final charge to Timothy, and by extension, to us; in what four-fold way does Paul emphasize the solemnity of his final words? See 2Ti 4:1; cf. 1 Tim 5:21. In what sense is Christ the judge of the living (both physically and spiritually) and the dead (both physically…
2Ti 3:10-13 In what 9 ways was Paul’s life an example to Timothy and to us of faithfulness to the truth, especially in dealing with “evil men and imposters”? See 2Ti 3:10-11. As such have waxed worse and worse (KJV) have we been as faithful in our teaching, conduct, purpose, etc…? What do 2Ti 3:10-11…
For Biblical imagery related to the caduceus, please see 2 Timothy 3:8-9 (Jannes and Jambres). The caduceus was an ancient astrological symbol of commerce and is associated with the Greek god Hermes, the messenger for the gods, conductor of the dead and protector of merchants and thieves. Pagan Symbol: The Rod of Asclepius is…
2Ti 3:8-9 Who were Jannes and Jambres, and in what way did they oppose Moses? See Ex 7:11,22, 8:7. How is the way in which religious pretenders oppose the truth similar to the way in which Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses? See 2Ti 3:5. Are such able in their form of godliness to meet some…
2Ti 3:1-5 When are the “last days” that Paul speaks of in 2Ti 3:1? See Heb 1:1-2, 1 Jn 2:18. Did Paul consider himself and Timothy to be living in the last days? See 2Ti 3:5. Are we living in the last days? See also 2Ti 3:13, 2 Pet 3:3-4, Jude 1:18-19. What does Paul mean by…
2Ti 2:19 What is the solid foundation of God? See Lk 6:47-49, 1 Cor 3:10-11, Eph 2:20. What is the purpose of an official seal upon something? What is the seal upon the solid foundation of God, and what does it authenticate? What is the significance of Paul’s statement in 2Ti 2:19 in light of the…
2Ti 2:14-16 What are “these things” that Paul exhorts Timothy to “keep reminding” (NIV) people about? See 2Ti 2:11-13 and confer 1 Tim 4:7-11 (esp. 2Ti 2:11), Tit 3:3-8 (esp. 2Ti 2:8). With what three other admonitions does Paul charge Timothy in 2Ti 2:14-16? How are they related? Think: if people are religious but do not…
2Ti 2:8-10 What two aspects of the gospel message does Paul emphasize in 2Ti 2:8 to Timothy, and why is each of central importance? See 1 Cor 15:17; Ps 132:11, Is 9:6-7, 11:1-5, Lk 1:31-33, Acts 2:25-32, Rom 1:3-4. What was the result to Paul of proclaiming that gospel? See 2Ti 2:9. How were his present…