Fusion: week of 5/3

FAMILY THEME: OBEDIENCE

HANGING TOUGH IN TOUGH TIMES

2 Timothy 3:1-15

Paul pulled no punches. Before the return of Christ, believers

will face difficult days. However, the apostle also pointed his

readers to the Source of strength during such times.

1.  Difficult Days are Coming

     (2 Timothy 3:1-9)

     Paul declared that times would become increasingly difficult

     as we await Christ's return.

 
2.  Believers Will Suffer Persecution 

     (2 Timothy 3:10-13)

     As he preached the gospel, Paul experienced persecution

     in many cities such as Antioch (Acts 13:45, 50), Iconium

     (Acts 14:1-5), and Lystra (Acts 14:19).

 
3.  God Has Provided All We Need to Stand Firm

     (2 Timothy 3:14-17)

     Despite persecution, followers of Christ are to continue to 

     stand firm in faith and obedience.