1 – In verses 9-10, a) Why was Paul so eager for Timothy to visit?

b) Was Paul disappointed in Demas? Does Paul say that Demas abandoned his Christian faith? What is in Thessalonica for Demas?

2 – In verse 11-13, a) Why is it significant that Paul wants Mark to come with Timothy?

b) What personal belongings does Paul want? Why?

3 – In verse 16, a) Why would Paul's friends abandon him at his preliminary hearing? How did Paul feel about that?

b) What does Paul mean he was delivered from the lions? How do we know he means this figuratively?

4 – In verse 21, a) What would happen if Timothy does not get there before winter?

b) What urgent things do you need to attend to now and not postpone? What fences need mending; what choices need making; what actions need to be taken? Why don't you?

5 – In verse 22, In light of Paul's certain and soon execution, how is this closing verse encouraging to Timothy? To you?