Theme: The words of an ancient hymn remind us of motivations from a faithful God to faithful service.

Theme: Paul offers Pastor Timothy three illustrations that teach how to have a ministry that is approved of God.

Theme: The story of the people of Israel that we find in Numbers 11 teaches some things we need to know about a spirit of grumbling.

Theme: Paul exhorts Timothy to faithfulness in times of suffering by reminding him of some personal examples.

Theme: When we have truly experienced the life-transforming grace of Jesus, we can't help but proclaim it.

Theme: Paul calls Timothy to join him in suffering for a gospel that is well-worth suffering for.