Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for August 7, 2022

Guest Speaker: Jeff Chapman

Jeff Chapman and his wife, Angela, grew up in Arizona. Jeff served in the United States Air Force before spending 25 years in the corporate world. Since 2015, he has earned a Master of Divinity degree and a Master of Theology degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a PhD in preaching under Dr. McKellar’s supervision.

A Treasure of Immeasurable Worth

2 Timothy 1:8-18

Context:

– Paul’s final letter from prison to his disciple Timothy

o Deeply emotional
o Final opportunity to communicate what is most important

– Verses 1-7

o Paul loving and encouraging Timothy reminding him who he was and how he became who he was by the mercy and grace of God
o Further encouraging Timothy by praying for him constantly
o Reminding Timothy of the faith that dwelt in him
o Challenging Timothy to fan into flame this gift of faith and the Holy Spirit
o Reminding Timothy that despite the daunting task, the Holy Spirit that was in them is one of power, love, and self-control

– “therefore” …
– Because the gospel is so precious, passionately protect and proudly promote it

I. Suffer Boldly and Without Shame

a. For the gospel
b. By the power of God
c. With our brothers and sisters in Christ
d. Because God and Christ are worth it

Question: When faced with suffering, how would you respond?

II. Follow Faithfully

a. Cling to the truth in faith and love
b. Communicate the truth in faith and love

Question: What are you clinging to?

III. Protect Militantly

a. Safeguard the gospel from evil
b. Safeguard the gospel by the power of the Spirit

Question: Who are you discipling?

IV. Evaluate and Shape your legacy mindfully

a. Stand with the One
b. Fall with the Two

Question: Where will your legacy land?