1 - Why would Paul calling Timothy a "man of God" be encouraging to him? How does this title relate to Timothy's assignment? What qualifies one to be called a "man of God?"

2 - a - Paul tells Timothy flee, from what? Why? Where else are we told to flee from sin? As opposed to what? Consider the story of Joseph and Potifer's wife, (Gen 39) How is his fleeing an illustration for us?

b - What are we encouraged to follow (pursue?)

c – In verse 12, how is our testimony and struggle with sin a "fight?"

d – If we have already been promised eternal life through the finished of Jesus, why do we need to "fasten" (take hold) of it?

3 - In verses 13-14

a - What is the charge given to Timothy? Why is it our charge as well?

b - Paul invokes two witnesses to this charge. Who and Why? How is this awesome, both frightening and encouraging?

4 - In verses 15-16, Paul's benediction describes God as: blessed, sovereign, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, immortal, dwelling in light, and unseen. What does each of these mean? What do these tell us about God?