II Timothy

Hold fast the form of sound words. Chap. 1: 13.

Strive not about words. 2: 14.

Rightly dividing the word of truth. 2: 15.

Titles applied to Christians, in chapter 2: —

1. Son. V. 1.

2. Faithful men, etc. V. 2.

3. Soldier. V. 3.

4. Wrestler. V. 5.

5. Husbandman, partaker of the fruits. V. 6.

6. Elect. V. 10.

7. Workman. V. 15.

8. Vessel. V. 21.

9. Servant of the Lord. V. 24.

All of these are alive, except the” vessel.”

1. This chapter begins with sonship (v. 1), and ends with service (vs. 24-26). There must be life before there can be work.

15. “Rightly dividing the word of truth.” The term is sacrificial, and refers to the orderly manner in which the sacrifices were to be cut up. See Lev. 1.

2: 19. If iniquity be evil, why is it so much practised? If good, why so little professed?

21. The Master will only employ clean vessels to convey the water of life to thirsty souls.

3: 15. Scripture knowledge is the candle without which faith cannot see to do its work.

4: 2. “Preach the Word.” — What word? — When?- How? — Why?

6. Present — “The time of my departure is at hand.”

7. Past — “I have fought a good fight.”

8. Future —” Henceforth there is laid up for me a

crown of righteousness.”

7. A child cried because the eggs were all broken when the chickens were hatched. But they had accomplished their work.

10. God’s fence is too low to keep a graceless heart in bounds when the game is before him. Jude 11.