February 25
Lesson 13 (KJV)
The Good Fight of Faith
Devotional Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:10
Background Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11–21
1 Timothy 6:11–21
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
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Key Verse
Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
—1 Timothy 6:12
Faith in Action
Unit 3: Self-Controlled, Upright, and Godly Faith
Lessons 10–13
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. List the attitudes and actions Paul encouraged Timothy to maintain as a minister.
2. Explain the long-range view of lifetime faithful behavior.
3. Give a specific example how one’s faith will influence his or her actions in the week ahead.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. The Fight of Faith
B. Lesson Background
I. Preparing for Battle (1 Timothy 6:11–16)
A. What to Pursue (v. 11)
Flee or Follow?
B. What to Remember (v. 12) For the Long Haul
C. Whom to Imitate (vv. 13–16)
II. Enlisting Allies (1 Timothy 6:17–19)
A. Uncertain Wealth (v. 17)
B. Eternal Riches (vv. 18, 19)
III. Eyeing the Prize (1 Timothy 6:20, 21)
A. Know Your Mission (v. 20)
B. Keep on Track (v. 21)
Conclusion
A. False Trust in Wealth
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
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Ephesus
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Ef-uh-sus.
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Iconium
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Eye-ko-nee-um.
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Lystra
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Liss-truh.
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Pontius Pilate
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Pon-shus or Pon-ti-us Pie-lut.
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What Do You Think?
What would have to happen for you to follow the six listed virtues more closely?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In terms of positive prompts to add
■ In terms of negative influences to avoid
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Visual for Lessons 2 & 13. Point to this question as you ask, “How do we know what’s worth fighting for and what is not when it comes to the gospel?”
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To print the reproducible activity page, simply click the highlighted text below to create a pdf file on your hard drive. Then open the pdf file in Acrobat Reader and print.
Activity Page (February 25: The Good Fight of Faith)
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Krause, Mark S. et al. “The Good Fight of Faith.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2017–2018. Ed. Jim Eichenberger et al. Vol. 65. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2017–2018. 217. Print.
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