2 Tim 3:1-17 Study Questions
3:5 — How can someone have “a form of godliness”, but deny its power?
3:8-9 — Who are “Jannes and Jambres”? How did they resist Moses? How are these a suitable illustration of the people Paul speaks of? (3:8-9)
3:10-11 — What do we know of Paul’s work in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra? Discuss the various ways his labour served as an example for Timothy.
3:12 — What comfort exists for the Christian who suffers persecutions? How do you react to this statement in verse 12?
3:16-17 — Why does Paul feel the need to speak about the inspiration of the scriptures at this point in the letter?
3:16-17 — Discuss the blessing which God’s word is to us. Who is the “man of God”?