JOIN THE JOURNEY JR.
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This month's memory verse
There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call—one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4
1I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he comes to set up his Kingdom: 2Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
3For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4They will reject the truth and chase after myths.
5But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given you.
6As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. 7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 8And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
Is anything stopping you (or someone you know) from fully following Jesus like Agrippa?
In this passage, we see Paul's charge to Timothy about how to share the gospel with his whole life. Paul had followed Jesus for many years, and he faced many challenges. Even when faced with imprisonment and the possibility of death, Paul “kept the faith” by persevering and sharing the gospel, despite the consequences. He encourages Timothy to live a life of perseverance for the sake of the gospel.
What is the difference between hearing about Jesus and following Jesus?
What are some things that can distract you from following Jesus?
What does it look like for someone your age to “keep the faith?”
Thank God for people who have shared the truth about Jesus with you.
Ask God to help you trust and obey him every day.
Confess anything that may be distracting you from following Jesus.