Remember that context is everything in Bible study. Answers are most often found in the words, sentences, and paragraphs of 2 Timothy!
(2) Why does Paul mention the fact that he serves God as his forefathers did (1:3)?
(3) Why does Paul use so much ink talking about 'memories' with Timothy?
(4) What is the 'gift of God' which is in Timothy through the laying on of Paul's hands (1:6)?
(5) In verse 7, Paul talks about the kind of spirit that he and Timothy have been given. The words 'spirit' can refer to attitude (i.e., 'mean spirited') or the Holy Spirit. Which do you think makes the best sense in the context (1:7)?
(6) For what cause does Paul insist Timothy suffer (1:8)?
(7) How does verse 12 fit with Paul's attempt to call Timothy to suffer together for the Gospel?
(8) In verse 14, Paul literally says: "Guard the good deposit." What is the good deposit and why would Paul call it that?
(9) Who was Onesiphorus?
(10) What purpose do verses 15-18 serve in calling Timothy to suffer for the Gospel?
3. we hold memories of friendships because, friends is what ties us together. I miss my dog, he was mine when i was 13, i did not have any other friends and "cameron's buddy" was my friend. I have many memories of him. Friends is what helps us through tough times, friends is what gets us the encouragement that we need, or the talk that we can not have with our parents. A soild friendship is something we all wish we have, and memories of one are close to our hearts.
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