Week of October 10

1. Read 2 Timothy 2:1-13.
2. Can you think of a time in your life when you wanted to quit but didn't? How did it turn out?
3. Father Mike encouraged us to think of some things in our lives that God has called us to, things that we know we shouldn't quit. What are some of those things for you?
4. V. 1. What does it mean to be "strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus"?
5. Describe what you think Paul means by the metaphors of the soldier, athlete and farmer in verses 3-6. Which one are you the most like today?
6. V. 8. Paul tells Timothy to "remember Jesus Christ". What does the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus do to help you to persevere? Why do we forget Jesus? What are some practical ways that you could remember Him?
7. Read the early Christian hymn in verses 11-13. Do these verses instill hope in you? Does the thought of heaven and eternal reward inform what you are doing now? Why or why not?
8. Share with the group something that you need to give up. Is there something outside the boundaries of God's call that you need to quit? Share something with the group that you need to persevere in. How can we help you?
9. Pray for one another.