Encouragement in a Greeting (2 Timothy 1:2)
THEME: “In a time of trial or timidity, assurance of love and blessing strengthen us to hear God’s call.”
I. The Beloved Child (1 Timothy 1:2)
A. Loved By His Guide (2 Corinthians 2:4; Proverbs 27:6; 2 Corinthians 12:15)
B. Loved By His God (John 15:13; Jude 21; Micah 2:6-7)
II. The Blessed Child (Psalm 68:19)
A. In God’s Grace
1. Empowering Grace
2. Strengthening Grace (2 Corinthians 12:9)
3. Helping Grace (James 4:6; Hebrews 4:16)
4. Growing Grace (2 Peter 3:18)
B. In God’s Mercy
C. In God’s Peace (John 14:27; Psalm 48:1-3; Philippians 4:7-8; 2 Corinthains 7:5-7)