THE DILIGENT FARMER (4 OF 4)
by Joey Rodgers
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
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The Diligent Farmer (4 of 4)
Series: Replicate
Joey Rodgers
2 Timothy 2:1-7
As you know, I was born/raised a city-slicker. In fact, I'm proud to say I grew up inside of I-285 here in Atlanta - making me a rare breed today - someone who actually has Atlanta roots - BTW, we're an endangered species. But there was a time when I spent a few weeks on a ranch/farm in Montana living off the land and pitching in to make ends meet - and yes it was funny. I have to tell you, the farming/ranching life isn't for whimps or the faint of heart - it's hard work. Early to rise, late to bed - and a lot of work in b/w.
If you're just joining us, we've been in a series of lessons in 2 Timothy 2:1-7. In this passage, Paul is investing the Jesus in him into Timothy and encouraging him to replicate these truths into reliable men who can repeat the process too.
To replicate means to reproduce an exact copy - an identical to the original - and this is the heart of the G.C - to help all people to become just like Jesus - an exact replica who knows Jesus as Savior/Lord and follows in His footsteps by serving as His hands, feet, and voice to reproduce the Jesus in us into others.
Here in 2 Timothy 2, Paul offers a simple, yet concise, commission to his faith protégé sharing (4) metaphors to describe the qualities of a true, Jesus-follower - he or she is to be a mentor, soldier, athlete, and farmer.
You, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you've heard me say in the presence of many witnesses these entrust to reliable men who'll also be qualified to teach others. Join w/ me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. In a similar way, anyone who competes as an athlete doesn't receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. Re ...
Series: Replicate
Joey Rodgers
2 Timothy 2:1-7
As you know, I was born/raised a city-slicker. In fact, I'm proud to say I grew up inside of I-285 here in Atlanta - making me a rare breed today - someone who actually has Atlanta roots - BTW, we're an endangered species. But there was a time when I spent a few weeks on a ranch/farm in Montana living off the land and pitching in to make ends meet - and yes it was funny. I have to tell you, the farming/ranching life isn't for whimps or the faint of heart - it's hard work. Early to rise, late to bed - and a lot of work in b/w.
If you're just joining us, we've been in a series of lessons in 2 Timothy 2:1-7. In this passage, Paul is investing the Jesus in him into Timothy and encouraging him to replicate these truths into reliable men who can repeat the process too.
To replicate means to reproduce an exact copy - an identical to the original - and this is the heart of the G.C - to help all people to become just like Jesus - an exact replica who knows Jesus as Savior/Lord and follows in His footsteps by serving as His hands, feet, and voice to reproduce the Jesus in us into others.
Here in 2 Timothy 2, Paul offers a simple, yet concise, commission to his faith protégé sharing (4) metaphors to describe the qualities of a true, Jesus-follower - he or she is to be a mentor, soldier, athlete, and farmer.
You, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you've heard me say in the presence of many witnesses these entrust to reliable men who'll also be qualified to teach others. Join w/ me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. In a similar way, anyone who competes as an athlete doesn't receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules. The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. Re ...
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