2 Timothy Bible Studies and Commentary

Overview and Background

Begin with the setting of the Pastoral Epistles and the place of 2 Timothy among Paul’s final letters.

• Pastoral Epistles Overview: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus
• Pauline Letters Chronology and Map

2 Timothy 1:8–11 — Not Ashamed

This five-part series examines how the gospel equips believers to understand, identify, solve, and prevent crippling timidity.

• Not Ashamed! — Introduction
• Understand the Problem of Timidity (1:5–8)
• Identify the Problem of Timidity (1:8a)
• Solve the Problem of Timidity (1:8b)
• Prevent the Problem of Timidity (1:9–11)
• Bible Study Questions on 2 Timothy 1:8–11

2 Timothy 2 — Faithful Discipleship and Commitment

• 2 Timothy 2:2 — The Plan of Discipleship
• 2 Timothy 2:8–13 — The Important Step of Commitment: Study Questions

2 Timothy 3 — Confidence in God’s Word

• 2 Timothy 3:16–17 — Back to the Word of God

Related Timothy Resources

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