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[expand title=”Gospel Legacy”]
6&7.July.2019
2 Timothy 1:1-7

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 1:1-7. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
What are some of the distractions or barriers you face as you aim to develop a singular Gospel focus in your life? Read Hebrews 12:1-3. How are we instructed to handle the things that threaten to impede your faith?
Read Galatians 3:23-28. Have you felt excluded from the church? Have you been tempted to exclude others? Why? How does the truth of the Scripture help shape your perspective?
What legacy would you like to leave behind, for your children or for others who follow in your footsteps?
How can you apply what you’ve heard and learned this week? What “next step” are you considering as a result of your interaction with God’s Word?

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[expand title=”Unashamed”]
13&14.July.2019
2 Timothy 1:8-18

Unashamed by Mark Brett

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 1:8-18. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
What causes you to not want to share your faith with others? (examples..you hate conflict, fear of rejection, you don’t have all the answers., etc.)
Why can that be so hard to overcome?
What did both Jesus and Paul say about the “pushback” the Gospel may bring?
What did Paul mean by “I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed?” What bearing could that have on our life and the things that cause us shame?
What habits or regular practices help you to “guard the deposit” in your life?

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[expand title=”ReoTown Venue: Unashamed & Loyal Courage”]
13&14.July.2019
2 Timothy 1:8-18

Unashamed & Loyal Courage by Justin Detmers

Conversation with your Life Group:

- Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 1:8-18. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
- When you hear the word “shame,” what comes to mind? How do people generally respond to shame?
- In what ways are you tempted to feel ashamed about being a Christian? That is, are there theological issues, personal relationships, or ideas from society that make you nervous?
- How do you typically respond to feeling or being shamed about your Christian faith? That is, do you tend to respond in anger, fearful withdrawal, conformity, or bold courage?
- Read 2 Timothy 1:8-10 and Romans 1:16a. Why is Paul NOT ashamed of the Gospel?
- Read 2 Timothy 1:7 and Proverbs 28:1. Consider the sort of dispositions Christians are to have in light of how God has equipped them. How do you think God wants you to respond to your fears and feelings of shame?

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[expand title=”Westside Venue: An Unashamed Faith”]
13&14.July.2019
2 Timothy 1:8-18

An Unashamed Faith by Tony Pyle

Conversation with your Life Group:

- - Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 1:8-18. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
  - Are you ever ashamed of your faith? How does this reveal itself in your life and in your relationships with other people?
  - Who is someone that exudes confidence in their faith? How does their confidence help you as you live as a Christ-follower?
  - Read 2 Timothy 1:9-11. What particular truth of the passage is especially encouraging to you? How does this passage encourage you to continue on in your faith?

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[expand title=”Holt Venue: Changeover Boxes”]
20&21.July.2019
2 Timothy 2:1-7

Changeover Boxes by Young Yi

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 2:1-7. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
Who are some people in your life that you can “commit the Gospel” to? If you have already been doing this in some of your relationships, how has that been going for you? What are some ways the people in your Life Group can be praying for you in this area of life?
The Apostle Paul tells Timothy to “be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 2:1). What does this mean to you? How can we practically “be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus?” What are some areas in your life that you can apply this truth to?
The Apostle Paul lists out three different metaphors to illustrate what one must do in order to commit the Gospel to others faithfully. Out of those three metaphors, which one do you struggle to commit to doing? Out of those three metaphors, which one do you relate with the most?

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[expand title=”ReoTown Venue: Multiply”]
20&21.July.2019
2 Timothy 2:1-7

Multiply by James Granger

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 2:1-7. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
Who were the people God used to help you hear the Gospel? What hurdles did they overcome in order to do so?
On a scale of 1 – 10, how equipped and prepared do you feel to pass the Gospel on to others? How can you grow in this area?
Read again II Timothy 2:3-7. How does your faith compare with the soldier who trusts the commanding officer, the athlete who follows the rules, and the farmer who works hard? Do you feel encouraged? Challenged?
Do you currently have a person (or people) in your life that you are intentionally helping grow in their faith so they can in turn help others do the same? If not, how can you move toward that goal? Is there someone you can begin praying for right now?

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[expand title=”Westside Venue: A Day in the Life”]
20&21.July.2019
2 Timothy 2:1-7

Westside Venue: A Day in the Life by Tony Pyle

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 2:1-7. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
Who shared the Gospel with you? Who are you hoping to share the Gospel with? How can we commit to being a part of the ministry of multiplication in the place God has put us?
Try and think of a time where you have felt strengthened in your Christian faith. What was the context? How was your strength in your faith experienced by other people?
The Apostle Paul lists out three different metaphors to illustrate what one must do in order to commit the Gospel to others faithfully. Out of those three metaphors, which one do you struggle to commit to doing? Out of those three metaphors, which one do you relate with the most?
What are you walking through in your life right now that requires strength of your faith and conviction about Jesus? Take time to share with one another in your life group and pray for one another to “be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 2:1).

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[expand title=”Remember Jesus Christ”]
27&28.July.2019
2 Timothy 2:8-19, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 10:32-33

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 2:8-19. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
How are you at remembering things? What does it look like for you to to have a rhythm of remembering Jesus? What times of your life do you need to remember the Gospel most?
Read 2 Timothy 2:8-9. Think about how the Word of God is not bound. How has God’s Word changed you in your life? Who in your life are you hoping it changes and how?
Many that Paul knew in ministry “departed from the truth”. What causes people to do this? What draws people away from the Gospel? How do we stand firm and remain in the truth?
Created things often want our full-life commitment. How do we keep good things that God has given us from becoming ultimate things that we worship?
“The entire Christian life is one of endurance”. Where do you need to endure in your faith right now? Take time to share with one another and pray together as a life group.

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[expand title=”Holt Venue: Instruments of Grace”]
3&4.August.2019
2 Timothy 2:20-26

Holt Venue: Instruments of Grace by Tyler St. Clair

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 2:20-26. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
Is there any area(s) of your life that is preventing you from being a vessel for The Lord? Do you any “youthful passions” to turn from?
Are you actively pursuing righteousness? How so?
Are you pursuing unity? How so?

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[expand title=”ReoTown: Useful Vessels”]
3&4.August.2019
2 Timothy 2:20-26

ReoTown Venue: Useful Vessels by Justin Detmers

Conversation with your Life Group:

- Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 2:20-26. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
- Read 2 Timothy 2:14-17, & 24. What does it mean to “quarrel” (i.e. how is quarreling different from having a discussion)? Also, what are the social and spiritual consequences of quarreling?
- Read 2 Timothy 2:23-24. Considering your behaviors, relationships, & influences; what could you flee from and actively pursue in order to become more honorable and useful to God’s mission?
- Who is in ‘your circle’; do you have community of devoted Christians who spur you on? What steps can you take to have a strong and healthy biblical community for yourself and others close to you?
- Read 2 Timothy 2:24-25. When facing opposition do you typically avoid conflict, quarrel, or try to gently instruct?
- Considering 2 Timothy 2:25-26. Who do you know that is perhaps ‘trapped and taken captive’ in their thinking? How could you specifically be praying for them?

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[expand title=”Westside Venue: Instruments of Grace”]
3&4.August.2019
2 Timothy 2:20-26

Westside Venue: Instruments of Grace by Young Yi

Conversation with your Life Group:

- - Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 2:20-26. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
  - What are some common false gospels that are taught within the Church (universal) today? How does that contrast with the Gospel message that Jesus lived a perfect life, was crucified for the sins of the world, and buried, but resurrected from the grave, conquering sin, satan, and death?
  - In 2 Timothy 2:21, Paul writes that anyone who purifies themselves from a false gospel will be set apart, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. What does these three expressions mean? Also, specifically what are some of these “good works” that you foresee doing in your life?
  - Paul instructs Timothy to be gentle, patient, and able to teach/instruct those who continue to teach an incorrect gospel and embrace quarreling. Out of these three abilities, which one do you find the most difficult to do? Why do you think these three things are needed to correct someone who enjoys to quarrel?
  - Take some time to pray with your Life Group for Riv, that we would be a church that keeps the accurate and explicit message of the Gospel at the forefront of all we do.

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[expand title=”Last Days”]
10&11.August.2019
2 Timothy 3:1-9

Last Days by James Granger

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from II Timothy 3:1-9, II Peter 3:10-12, and Exodus 7:8-13. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
Read II Timothy 3:2-5. In what ways do you have more self-orientation than God-orientation?
Are there people who distract and drain you because they “hold to the form of godliness but deny its power?” How do you handle that kind of person? Are there certain people you’re better off avoiding?
How much time do you spend thinking about the fact that we are living in the “last days” leading up to the return of Jesus? How does that reality affect the level of urgency with which you live your life?
Who are some people you’re praying for to come to repentance between now and Jesus’ return? Take some time to pray together as a group for God to draw these people to Himself.

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[expand title=”Holt Venue: Complete and Equipped”]
17&18.August.2019
2 Timothy 3:10-17

Holt Venue: Complete and Equipped by TJ Auten

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 3:10-17. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
Paul is asking Timothy to emulate his life and example. Whose example have you followed in the faith? Do you have someone who has impacted your walk? Who are you leading to follow your example?
Timothy had to live differently than the culture around him – When are you tempted to think and/or act like everyone around you?
Why can people who lead godly lives expect persecution?
What is the origin and purpose of scripture according to 2 Timothy 2:15-17 and WHY does that matter?
The Bible is not like any other book. It is the Word inspired by God containing the wisdom for salvation and makes the person complete and equipped for a life of faith.

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[expand title=”ReoTown: How are you going to deal?”]
17&18.August.2019
2 Timothy 3:10-17

ReoTown Venue: How are you going to deal? by Brad Kidder

Conversation with your Life Group:

- Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 3:10-17. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
- Paul and Timothy had a strong discipleship relationship, have you had a relationship that was significant in your growth as a believer?
- How can this life group serve to help one another in the areas of doctrine, character, mission, and enduring suffering?
- This passage assumes that its reader Timothy is on a mission and in that mission hardship is coming. Do you see yourself as on a mission in life? Is that mission instructed by scripture?
- Re-read verses 16-17 of 2 Tim 3, think personally for a moment, are you interacting with the Bible like this is true? Share if you feel comfortable how this is a struggle for you. Point each other to how the Gospel helps our unbelief.

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[expand title=”Westside Venue: But You…”]
17&18.August.2019
2 Timothy 3:10-17

Westside Venue: But you… by Adam Burmeister

Conversation with your Life Group:

- - Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from 2 Timothy 3:10-17. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
  - What truth are you living by? What informs the truth that guides your life?
  - Where in your life do you tend to lean more towards society’s or culture’s stance on an issue instead of what you know the Bible says?
  - We should hold our beliefs, theology, ethics, etc. to the Bible to see how it aligns. What are some ways you can correct your stance on issues and topics that it isn’t in line with the Bible? Why is that important to do?

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[expand title=”Preach The Word”]
24&25.August.2019
2 Timothy 4:1-8, Romans 10:13-17

Preach The Word by James Granger

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from II Timothy 4:1-8 and Romans 10:13-17. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
Do you feel equipped to preach the Word? What are some ways you can grow in your understanding of the Bible, in order to proclaim it effectively?
Are you reluctant to talk with others about Jesus? Why? How receptive do you feel people are when you do share the Gospel with them?
Read II Timothy 4:8. What eternal reward do you imagine awaits those who love Jesus? Are you able to maintain an eternal focus, or are you more likely to mostly dwell on what you see in the immediate moment?
If there were one person you could tell about Jesus, and you could be sure they would respond positively, who would it be? What’s holding you back?

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[expand title=”Goodbyes”]
31.August&1.September.2019
2 Timothy 4:9-22

Goodbyes by James Granger

Conversation with your Life Group:

Take a few minutes to read aloud the Scripture from II Timothy 4:9-22. What can we learn about God from these passages? What observations can be made about people from these passages? What questions come to mind?
Who are some people you’ve had to say “goodbye” to? What are some practical ways you can maintain friendships when you’re no longer living nearby or working closely with someone?
Do you have any relationships that are currently not reconciled? Read Colossians 3:13 and Romans 12:18. Have you taken the steps you are able to take in order to work toward restoration?
Read II Timothy 4:18. Do you possess the same confidence in your eternal future that Paul has in his? Consider the reality that, as followers of Jesus, when we die it’s not “goodbye forever,” but rather “we’ll see each other again very soon, and for eternity.”
How has II Timothy impacted you overall? How have you been encouraged, convicted, or motivated by Paul’s exhortations to his young disciple Timothy?

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