First Baptist Church, South Haven
Join us for in-person worship in the sanctuary or live on Facebook at 10:30am. The service will also be posted to YouTube and Archive Sunday after church.
Until the Time Comes
2 Timothy 4:5-8
Pastor Jerry Koller
2 Timothy 4:5-8 NIV
Notice how, at the very beginning of this passage Paul makes a comparison between Timothy and those mentioned in verses 3-4. The insinuation is that Timothy not allow himself to become like that group.
2 Timothy 4:5 NIV
Other translations say:
· Be sobor in all things (NASB)
· Always be sobor-minded (ESV)
Don’t make rash judgments. Don’t react to quickly to pressure. Don’t become irrational. Don’t allow temptation to have its way. Keep your wits about you, Timothy. Keep your head.
Endure Hardship—This has to do with suffering as a result of evil.
Do the Work of an Evangelist—The word translated evangelist is found in three places in the New Testament. The word means one who brings good news.
Acts 21:8 NIV
Ephesians 4:11 NIV
2 Timothy 4:2 NIV
This admonition is given to Timothy who was overseeing the church in Ephesus.
1 Peter 3:15 NIV
Timothy was not an evangelist. Still, he was to do the work of an evangelist along with the rest of his responsibilities.
Discharge All Your Duties—He was to carry out his ministry fully. He was to fulfill his ministry.
In the next three verses, Paul gives Timothy a very personal, intimate glimpse into his heart so that he may follow in his footsteps.
2 Timothy 4:6 NIV
There are two key components of this word picture: the sacrificial element and the pouring out element.
2 Timothy 4:7 NIV
3 “I” Comments:
Fought the Good Fight—
1 Timothy 6:12 NIV
Kept the Faith—
1 Timothy 1:18-19 NIV
Romans 1:17 NIV
2 Timothy 4:8 NIV
1 Corinthians 9:24-27 NIV
APPLICATION
So it shall be for all to finish the race—including you and I.
Run With Perseverance
Hebrews 12:1 NIV
Completing the Race is the Ultimate Goal
Acts 20:24 NIV
Until that time comes, Fight, Finish, Keep.
· Susan Seitz is recovering from successful back surgery and continues physical therapy as she heals.
· Joyce Bocock is recovering from surgery.
· Nick Sebasta (friend of Allie Wilson) discovered that he has a rare gene and form of cancer that combined can be treated with medication. He’s receiving immunotherapy treatments, but is expected to be completely healed. Praise God for answered prayer.
· Tina Dell and her family upon the loss of her husband, Ken, on 2/10. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 4, at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary at FBC
· Martha Dubuisson (Lisa Follman’s mom)· and 9 others in her memory care unit have Covid. continues to have health issues and concerns with dementia related issues.
· Linda Rooker is recovering from a successful hip replacement surgery.
· Check out our monthly prayer card on-line at southhavenfbc.com under “Weekly Bulletins” for a list of those with on-going needs.
First Baptist Church
1635 76th Street
South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-1291
southhavenfbc@gmail.com