Lesson 131: 2 Timothy 1–2
Introduction
In
his Second Epistle to Timothy, Paul taught that fear does not come from God and
counseled Timothy to be unashamed of his testimony of Jesus
Christ. Paul encouraged Timothy to faithfully endure trials and
instructed him to teach the Saints to repent.
I.
2 Timothy 1 Paul counsels Timothy to be unashamed of the gospel
---Write
the word Fear on the board, and ask students to
consider how fear can influence us. Invite a student to read aloud the
following statement by President Gordon B. Hinckley:
“Who among us can say that he or she
has not felt fear? I know of no one who has been entirely spared. Some, of
course, experience fear to a greater degree than do others. Some are able to
rise above it quickly, but others are trapped and pulled down by it and even
driven to defeat. We suffer from the fear of ridicule, the fear of failure, the
fear of loneliness, the fear of ignorance. Some fear the present, some the
future. Some carry the burden of sin and would give almost anything to
unshackle themselves from those burdens but fear to change their lives” (“God Hath Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear,”
Ensign, Oct. 1984, 2).
- According to President Hinckley, how can fear influence us?
- How could fear affect our ability to live the gospel?
---Invite
students to look for a principle as they study 2 Timothy 1 that can help them overcome
fear.
---Explain
that shortly before Paul died, he wrote his Second Epistle to Timothy while
imprisoned in Rome. Summarize 2 Timothy 1:1–5 by explaining that Paul
expressed his desire to see Timothy and recalled Timothy’s sincere faith.
---Invite
a student to read 2 Timothy 1:6 aloud. Ask the class to follow
along, looking for what Paul reminded Timothy to do.
- What did Paul remind Timothy to do?
---Explain
that “the gift of God” received by the laying on of hands likely refers to the Holy
Ghost. To “stir up” means to rekindle or revive (see verse 6, footnote a). Paul admonished
Timothy to rekindle the gift of the Holy Ghost, or to earnestly seek to have
the Holy Ghost to be with him.
---Write
the following incomplete statement on the board: As we earnestly seek to have
the Spirit to be with us, …
---Invite
a student to read 2 Timothy 1:7–8 aloud. Ask the class to
follow along, looking for the blessings that can come from having the Spirit
with us.
- According to verse 7, what blessings can come from having the Spirit with us?
- What do these blessings help us overcome?
---Explain
that Paul referred to worldly fear, which creates anxiety, uncertainty, and
alarm and differs from what the scriptures refer to as “the fear of the Lord” (Proverbs 9:10). To fear the Lord is “to feel
reverence and awe for Him and to obey His commandments” (Guide to the
Scriptures, “Fear,” scriptures.lds.org).
- According to verse 8, what did Paul invite Timothy to do with the understanding that the Spirit could help him overcome fear?
---Ask
students how they would complete the statement on the board using Paul’s
teachings in verses 7–8. Using students’ words, complete the
statement so that it conveys the following principle: As we earnestly seek to
have the Spirit to be with us, we can overcome fear and be unashamed of our
testimony of Jesus Christ.
- How can the divine power, love, and good judgment we receive through the Spirit help us overcome fear?
- What are ways in which we can show that we are unashamed of our testimony of Jesus Christ?
- When has the Spirit helped you overcome fear or given you courage to stand firm in your testimony of Jesus Christ?
---Ask
students to ponder what they can do to invite the Spirit to be with them so
they can overcome fear and be unashamed of their testimony of Jesus Christ.
---Summarize
2 Timothy 1:9–18 by explaining that Paul
admonished Timothy to remain faithful to true doctrine. Paul also confirmed
that widespread apostasy was occurring in the Church (see 2 Timothy 1:15).
II.
2 Timothy 2 Paul instructs Timothy to faithfully endure hardships
---Invite
students to read 2 Timothy 2:1 silently, looking for Paul’s
counsel to Timothy.
- What was Paul’s counsel to Timothy? (Explain that we access the grace or divine help of Jesus Christ through our faith [see Romans 5:2].)
- Why might someone find it difficult to remain strong in his or her faith in Jesus Christ?
---Explain
that Paul counseled Timothy to be strong through the grace of Jesus Christ
because he knew Timothy would experience affliction and persecution as a
disciple of Christ.
---Display
pictures of a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer. (Or you could invite students
to draw pictures of these three people on the board.)
---Explain
that Paul used the metaphors of a soldier, an athlete, and a husbandman (or
farmer) to teach Timothy how to remain strong in the faith despite hardship.
---Copy
the following chart on the board. Invite students to copy it into their class
notebooks or scripture study journals, or provide it on a handout:
|
Metaphor
|
Description
|
What this metaphor teaches about remaining strong in the
faith
|
|
Soldier
|
||
|
Athlete
|
||
|
Husbandman
(farmer)
|
---Invite
a student to read 2 Timothy 2:3–6 aloud. Ask the class to
follow along, looking for how Paul described a soldier, an athlete, and a
farmer. Explain that the word hardness (verse 3) refers to afflictions or hardships
(see verse 3, footnote a) and that the
phrase “strive for masteries” (verse 5) refers to competing in an athletic
contest (see verse 5, footnote a).
- According to Paul’s teachings in verses 3–4, what does a good soldier do? (Write the following in the first box under “Description” on the chart: A good soldier dutifully endures hardships and sets aside other affairs to please his or her superior.)
- What does it mean in verse 5 that an athlete will not be “crowned” unless he or she strives, or competes, “lawfully”? (Write the following in the second box under “Description”: An athlete can be victorious only if he or she obeys the rules.)
- According to verse 6, what is the reward for a farmer who works hard to harvest his or her crops? (Write the following in the third box under “Description”: A farmer must work hard to enjoy the fruits of his or her labors.)
---Invite
students to complete their charts by writing in the third column what each
metaphor teaches about remaining strong in the faith. Ask a few students to
report their responses.
---Explain
that Paul said he experienced many trials for being a disciple of Christ (see 2 Timothy 2:9). Invite a student to read 2 Timothy 2:10–12 aloud. Ask the class to
follow along, looking for what Paul said about why he endured such hardship.
Explain that “the elect” (verse 10) refers to faithful Church members
and that the word suffer in verse 12 refers to enduring and remaining
constant (see verse 12, footnote a).
- According to Paul’s words in verses 10 and 12, why was he willing to endure hardship and remain faithful to Jesus Christ?
- What principle can we learn from Paul about what can happen as we endure hardships and remain faithful to the Lord? (Students may use different words but should identify a principle similar to the following: As we endure hardships and remain faithful to the Lord, we can help ourselves and others obtain salvation through Jesus Christ. Write this principle on the board.)
- How can faithfully enduring our own trials help others obtain salvation through Jesus Christ?
---Summarize
2 Timothy 2:13–19 by explaining that Paul
counseled Timothy to remind the Saints to avoid contention and to “depart from
iniquity” (verse 19).
---Display
pictures of various containers, such as a bowl, a cup, and a vase. Invite a
student to read 2 Timothy 2:20 aloud. Ask the class to
follow along, looking for what kinds of vessels are “in a great house.”
- According to Paul, what kinds of vessels are “in a great house”?
---Explain
that Paul used different kinds of vessels, or containers, as a metaphor for
members of the household, or Church, of Jesus Christ. Invite a student to read 2 Timothy 2:21 aloud. Ask the class to
follow along, looking for what makes someone a fitting “vessel … for the
master’s use.”
- According to Paul, what can we do to be fit “for the master’s use”?
---Point
out that the phrase “purge himself from these” (verse 21) refers to becoming thoroughly
clean from iniquity (see verse 19).
- Based on Paul’s use of vessels as a metaphor, what principle can we learn about what we can do to better serve the Lord? (Students should identify a principle similar to the following: If we purge ourselves of iniquity, we can better serve the Lord.)
- What can we do to purge ourselves of iniquity?
---Invite
students to read 2 Timothy 2:22 silently, looking for what
else we can do to purge ourselves of iniquity. Ask students to report what they
find.
- How can purging ourselves of iniquity help us better serve the Lord?
---Invite
a student to read aloud the following statement by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Ask students to listen for how this
principle applies to those who serve the Lord as missionaries:
“No missionary can be unrepentant of sexual
transgression or profane language or pornographic indulgence and then expect to
challenge others to repent of those very things! You can’t do that. The Spirit
will not be with you, and the words will choke in your throat as you speak
them. You cannot travel down what Lehi called ‘forbidden paths’ [1 Nephi 8:28] and expect to guide others to
the ‘strait and narrow’ [2 Nephi 31:18] one—it can’t be done.
“… Whoever you are and whatever
you have done, you can be forgiven. … It is the miracle of forgiveness;
it is the miracle of the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ. But you cannot do
it without an active commitment to the gospel, and you cannot do it without
repentance where it is needed. I am asking you … to be active and be clean. If
required, I am asking you to get active and get clean” (“We Are All Enlisted,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov.
2011, 45).
- Why is it essential to be clean from sin when proclaiming the gospel?
---Conclude
by testifying of the truthfulness of this principle. Invite students to ponder
any sins they may need to repent of so they can better serve the Lord.
Commentary and Background Information
2 Timothy
1:7. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear”
President
Gordon B. Hinckley taught about the source and effects of fear:
“Let
us recognize that fear comes not of God, but rather that this gnawing,
destructive element comes from the adversary of truth and righteousness. Fear
is the antithesis [opposite] of faith. It is corrosive in its effects, even
deadly.
“‘For
God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a
sound mind’ [2 Timothy 1:7].
“These
principles are the great antidotes to the fears that rob us of our strength and
sometimes knock us down to defeat. They give us power.
“What
power? The power of the gospel, the power of truth, the power of faith, the
power of the priesthood” (“God Hath Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear,”
Ensign, Oct. 1984, 2).
Elder
David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles explained how godly
fear differs from worldly fear:
“Different
from but related to the fears we often experience is what the scriptures
describe as ‘godly fear’ (Hebrews 12:28) or ‘the fear of the Lord’ (Job 28:28; Proverbs 16:6; Isaiah 11:2–3). Unlike worldly fear that creates
alarm and anxiety, godly fear is a source of peace, assurance, and confidence.
“But
how can anything associated with fear be edifying or spiritually helpful?
“The
righteous fear I am attempting to describe encompasses a deep feeling of
reverence, respect, and awe for the Lord Jesus
Christ (see Psalm 33:8; 96:4), obedience to His commandments (see Deuteronomy 5:29; 8:6; 10:12; 13:4; Psalm 112:1), and anticipation of the Final
Judgment and justice at His hand” (“Therefore They Hushed Their Fears,” Ensign or Liahona,
May 2015, 48).
2
Timothy 1:7–8. “Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord”
Sister
Bonnie L. Oscarson, Young Women general president, shared the following account
of Marie Madeline Cardon, a young convert in Italy who demonstrated courage in
defending her new faith:
“I
recently read the story of Marie Madeline Cardon, who, with her family,
received the message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ from the first
missionaries called to serve in Italy in 1850. She was a young woman of 17 or
18 years of age when they were baptized. One Sunday, while the family was
holding a worship service in their home high in the Alps of northern Italy, an
angry mob of men, including some of the local ministers, gathered around the
house and began shouting, yelling, and calling for the missionaries to be
brought outside. I don’t think they were anxious to be taught the gospel—they
intended bodily harm. It was young Marie who marched out of the house to
confront the mob.
“They
continued their vicious yells and demands for the missionaries to be brought
out. Marie raised her Bible up in her hand and commanded them to
depart. She told them that the elders were under her protection and that they
could not harm one hair of their heads. Listen to her own words: ‘All stood
aghast. … God was with me. He placed those words in my mouth, or I could not
have spoken them. All was calm, instantly. That strong ferocious body of men
stood helpless before a weak, trembling, yet fearless girl.’ The ministers
asked the mob to leave, which they did quietly in shame, fear, and remorse. The
small flock completed their meeting in peace.
“Can’t
you just picture that brave young woman, the same age as many of you, standing
up to a mob and defending her newly found beliefs with courage and conviction?”
(“Defenders of the Family Proclamation,” Ensign or
Liahona, May 2015, 14).
© 2016 by
Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trust
your students
Have
faith that, with proper guidance and encouragement, students can understand the
scriptures, identify doctrines and principles, explain the gospel to others,
and apply gospel teachings in their lives.
Lesson 132: 2 Timothy 3–4
Introduction
Paul
wrote to Timothy and explained that apostasy and wickedness would be prevalent
in their day as well as in the last days. He instructed Timothy to remain
faithful to the truths he had already learned. Paul taught about the purposes
of scriptures. Paul ended his letter by encouraging Timothy to diligently
fulfill his ministry.
I.
2 Timothy 3 Paul describes the perilous times of the last days
---Before
class begins, ask the first two or three students who arrive to each draw a
picture on the board of a dangerous or risky situation. After class begins, ask
the class the following question:
- What words would you use to describe the situations drawn on the board?
---Explain
that as part of his Second Epistle to Timothy, Paul prophesied of conditions in
his day and ours. Invite a student to read 2 Timothy 3:1 aloud. Ask the class to follow
along, looking for how Paul described the times we live in.
- How did Paul describe the times we live in? (If needed, explain that the word perilous means full of danger or risk.)
- What are some of the moral or spiritual perils or dangers you have seen in our day?
---Divide
students into pairs. Provide each pair with a copy of the following chart.
Invite each pair to read 2 Timothy 3:2–7 and answer the questions on
the chart. Instruct them to use the footnotes to help with difficult words.
|
What
are some examples of the latter-day conditions Paul described?
|
Which
of these conditions have you seen in our day? (Identify two or three of
them.) Why are these conditions so dangerous?
|
|
|
|
©
2015 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
---After
sufficient time, invite students to report to the class what they discussed,
including why these conditions are so dangerous.
---Ask
students to ponder if they ever worry that they might be affected by some of
the dangers Paul mentioned in the verses they studied.
- According to the end of 2 Timothy 3:5, what did Paul encourage Timothy to do that can also help us in our day? (We should turn away from wickedness.)
---Summarize
2 Timothy 3:8–11 by explaining that Paul
told Timothy that those who resist the truth will have their foolishness made
known. He also wrote of the many perils and persecutions he had endured because
of his efforts to live the gospel.
---Invite
a student to read 2 Timothy 3:12–13 aloud. Ask the class to
follow along, looking for what Paul prophesied would happen to those who live
the gospel.
- What did Paul prophesy would happen to those who live the gospel?
---Explain
that despite the seriousness of these disturbing conditions, we can find help
and protection. Invite a student to read 2 Timothy 3:14–15 aloud. Ask the class to
follow along, looking for what Paul taught could help us turn away from these
perils.
2 Timothy 3:15–17 is a scripture mastery
passage. Studying scripture mastery passages will help students increase their
understanding of basic doctrines and be prepared to teach them to others. You
may want to suggest that students mark scripture mastery passages in a
distinctive way so they will be able to locate them easily. Refer to the
teaching idea at the end of the lesson to help students with their mastery of
this passage.
---For
an explanation of scripture mastery and a list of additional activities to help
students master these selected passages, see the appendix of this manual.
- What did Paul teach about resisting the perils he described?
- What do you think it means in verse 14 to “continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of”?
---To
help students understand what this phrase means, invite a student to read aloud
the following statement by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the
Twelve Apostles:
“In moments of fear or doubt or
troubling times, hold the ground you have already won. … When those moments
come and issues surface, the resolution of which is not immediately
forthcoming, hold fast to what you already know and stand strong until additional
knowledge comes”
(“Lord, I Believe,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2013,
93–94).
---Point
out the phrase “knowing of whom thou hast learned them” in verse 14. Explain that we can learn and
receive assurance of truth from trusted sources such as prophets, leaders,
teachers, parents, and the Holy
Ghost.
- What principle can we learn from verses 14–15 about how to overcome the spiritual perils of the last days? (After students respond, write the following principle on the board: If we continue in the truths we have learned from trusted sources and in the scriptures, we can overcome the spiritual peril of the last days.)
- How can relying on the scriptures and on the truths we have learned help us overcome the perils of our day?
- When have you chosen to rely on truths you have learned? How were you blessed for doing so? (You could first have students answer these questions in their scripture study journals or class notebooks and then invite a few students to share what they wrote.)
---Invite
a student to read 2 Timothy 3:16–17 aloud, and ask the class
to look for what Paul taught about the scriptures. You may want to suggest that
students mark what they find.
- What did Paul teach about studying the scriptures that can help us in our day? (Help the class identify the following principle: As we study the scriptures, we can learn doctrine and receive correction and instruction that will help us grow toward perfection. Write this principle on the board.)
---Circle
the words doctrine, correction, and instruction in the statement you have
written on the board. Ask students to think of a time when the scriptures
helped them in one of the following ways: (1) to understand a doctrine of
the gospel; (2) by offering reproof or correction concerning something in
their thinking, choices, or behavior that was not right; or (3) by
providing an answer to a prayer or giving instruction on how they might solve a
problem. Give students time to think of experiences, and then invite a few
students to share what they thought of with the class. (Remind students not to
share anything that is too personal or private, including past sins.)
- Given what we have learned about the value of the scriptures, why do you think we are encouraged to study them daily?
---Provide
students with a copy of the following statement by Elder Richard G. Scott
of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Invite a student to read it aloud, and
ask the class to look for Elder Scott’s counsel and promise with regard to
studying the scriptures.
“Don’t yield to Satan’s lie that you
don’t have time to study the scriptures. Choose to take time to study them.
Feasting on the word of God each day is more important than sleep, school,
work, television shows, video games, or social media. You may need to
reorganize your priorities to provide time for the study of the word of God. If
so, do it!
“… As you dedicate time every
day, personally and with your family, to the study of God’s word, peace will
prevail in your life”
(“Make the Exercise of Faith Your First Priority,”
Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2014, 93).
---Testify
of the safety and peace that come to those who continue in the truths found in
the scriptures. Invite students to consider how they feel they could apply
these principles in their lives. Encourage students to set a goal based on the
promptings they feel.
II.
2 Timothy 4 Paul declares that he has fought a good fight and charges
Timothy to continue preaching
---Ask
students to raise their hands if they have ever felt like giving up at a task
that was difficult.
- What experiences have you had when you persevered even though you wanted to give up?
---Explain
that 2 Timothy is likely the last letter Paul wrote before his death.
Invite half of the class to read 2 Timothy 4:1–5 silently, looking for Paul’s
counsel to Timothy. Invite the other half to read the same passage, looking for
Paul’s prophecy about the future of the ancient Christian
Church. Encourage students to use the footnotes to help them understand what
they read. After they have read, invite students from each group to report what
they found.
---Explain
that verses 3–4 record Paul’s description of the
apostasy that was beginning to happen in the Church. Behaviors like those Paul
described led to the Great Apostasy, which made a restoration of the gospel
necessary.
- Why do you think Paul encouraged Timothy to continue preaching and ministering to the people even though he knew that many would turn away from the truth?
---Invite
a student to read 2 Timothy 4:6–8 aloud, and ask the class to
look for what Paul wrote about his own efforts to spread the gospel.
- What did Paul say about his efforts as a missionary? (Point out that Paul’s metaphors of fighting a good fight and finishing the course describe how he faithfully completed his mission.)
- According to verse 8, what did Paul know awaited him after death?
- What principle can we learn from these verses about our efforts to remain faithful in doing what the Lord requires of us? (Students should identify the following: If we remain faithful in all the Lord requires of us, we will receive a crown of righteousness. Write this principle on the board.)
---Explain
that receiving a “crown of righteousness” includes becoming like Heavenly
Father. Invite students to list on the board some of the requirements the Lord
has given to the youth of the Church to help them become more like their Father
in Heaven.
- Why might youth choose to give up being faithful to some of these requirements?
- Whom do you know who, like Paul, is a good example of remaining faithful even when it is difficult? What have they done that exemplifies this principle?
---Summarize
2 Timothy 4:9–22 by explaining that Paul
concluded his letter by explaining that even though he had felt lonely at times
in his work, the Lord was with him and strengthened him.
---Encourage
students to remain faithful in doing what the Lord requires of them.
Scripture Mastery—2 Timothy 3:15–17
Ask
students to fold a paper into thirds, creating three columns. Have them unfold
the paper and write Doctrine at the top of the first column, Reproof and
correction at the top of the second column, and Instruction in righteousness at
the top of the third column.
Invite
students to use this paper as a bookmark in their scriptures for one week,
writing in the appropriate section each time they read a scripture that
fulfills one of these purposes. For example, under the heading Doctrine,
students could write scripture references and the doctrines or principles they
learn from the verses. Under the heading Reproof and correction, students could
write scripture references and how the passages correct false ideas or their
own choices and behaviors. And under Instruction in righteousness, students
could record passages that give them insight into what good works they can do.
Encourage
students to bring their papers to class in one week to report their
experiences. You may want to place a reminder in your scriptures or manual to
have a short discussion in one week to review this scripture mastery passage.
Commentary and Background Information
2 Timothy
3:1–7. “In the last days perilous times shall come”
President
Boyd K. Packer of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles taught that the perils
prophesied of in 2 Timothy 3:1–7 are current conditions that
exist in the world today:
“These
verses serve as a warning, showing which patterns to avoid. We must be ever
watchful and diligent. We can review each of these prophecies and put a
checkmark by them as being present and of concern in the world today:
“Perilous
times—present. We live in very precarious times.
“Covetous,
boasters, proud—all are present and among us.
“Blasphemers,
disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection—all of
these are well accounted for.
“Trucebreakers,
false accusers, and so on—all can be checked off against the prevailing
evidence that exists all around us” (“The Key to Spiritual Protection,” Ensign or Liahona,
Nov. 2013, 26).
In
this talk, President Packer then continued to testify that the scriptures are
the key to protecting ourselves in the perilous times of the last days.
2 Timothy
3:14. “Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been
assured of”
Elder
Paul B. Pieper of the Seventy said:
“Today
the struggle continues. Secular voices are growing in volume and intensity.
They increasingly urge believers to abandon beliefs the world considers
irrational and unreasonable. … At times we may feel vulnerable and in need of
greater spiritual assurances. The Lord told Oliver Cowdery:
“‘If
you desire a further witness, cast your mind upon the night that you cried unto
me in your heart, that you might know concerning the truth of these things.
“‘Did
I not speak peace to your mind concerning the matter? What greater witness can
you have than from God?’ (D&C 6:22–23).
“The
Lord reminded Oliver and us to rely on sacred personal witnesses already
received when our faith is challenged. … These divine encounters serve as spiritual
anchors to keep us safe and on course in times of trial” (“To Hold Sacred,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012,
110–11).
2 Timothy
4:7–8. “I have finished my course”
Elder
Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles gave hope to all of
us who stumble during our race here in mortality:
“In
life, we are not brought to earth just to be born into mortality. We came with
a mission and a purpose, and that is to endure to the end. …
“If
you have taken missteps in your youth, don’t let discouragement overcome you.
The Lord’s judgments are not spiritual grade-point averages—with past sins and
mistakes averaged into the final grade. He has promised that ‘he who has
repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no
more’ (D&C 58:42).
“So,
if you are not where you want to be, decide today to get there.
“Our
lifetime degree will be graded on how well we live up to the covenants made in
our saving ordinances—baptism, receiving the Holy
Ghost, washings, anointings, endowments, and sealings.
“You
can cross the finish line with everyone else.
“‘Go
forward and not backward. Courage, … and on, on to the victory!’ (D&C 128:22)” (“Ten Axioms to Guide Your Life,” Ensign, Feb.
2007, 29).
Supplemental Teaching Ideas
2 Timothy 4.
“I have finished my course”
After
inviting students to think of a time when they may have wanted to give up, ask
a student to read aloud the following account told by Elder Robert D.
Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of an athlete who may have felt like
giving up.
“John
Stephen Akhwari, a marathon runner from Tanzania, competed in the 1968 Summer
Olympics. [During the race,] even though he suffered along the way from
fatigue, leg cramps, dehydration, and disorientation, a voice called from
within to go on, and so he went on. Exhausted and staggering, John Stephen was
the last man to enter the stadium. When asked why he would complete a race he
could never win, Akhwari replied, ‘My country did not send me 7,000 miles
[11,200 km] to start the race; they sent me 7,000 miles to finish the race’” (“Ten Axioms to Guide Your Life,” Ensign, Feb.
2007, 29).
2 Timothy 4:6–8. Video
presentation—“Paul: A Chosen Vessel”
After
you inform students that 2 Timothy was likely Paul’s last letter before
his death, you may want to show a portion of “Paul: A Chosen Vessel” (11:24) as a review of
Paul’s life. This video can be found on New Testament DVD Presentations 1–25
and on LDS.org. It recounts major events of Paul’s life from his childhood to
his conversion and eventually to his final trials, imprisonment, and death. A portion
of this video was suggested as a supplemental teaching idea in lesson 97 (Acts 23–26). If you showed the suggested portion
during that lesson, consider showing the remaining portions here (time codes
0:00–3:47 and 8:32–11:24).
2 Timothy 4:7. Video
presentation—“I Have Kept the Faith”
You
may want to show students the video “I Have Kept the Faith” (1:48) from The Life of Jesus
Christ Bible Videos. This video can be found on LDS.org.
It shows the final moments of Paul’s life and recounts his testimony and
declaration of his conviction.
© 2016 by
Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.
No comments:
Post a Comment