Key Ideas
Faith Fact
Jesus wants me to be ready.
Faith Verse
1 Corinthians 2:9 (NLT)
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”
Question of the Day: What is a faithful person?
Read about It
Read: 2 Timothy 4:5–8
In these verses, the apostle Paul says he remained faithful. Do you know what the word faithful means? It means that you stick with something, and you keep doing and believing it. You may have a favorite sports team, and you might be a faithful fan of that team, even when they lose. You may have a favorite breakfast cereal that you faithfully eat every day and never get tired of it.
God wants our faithfulness to Him through all of life, in good times and bad. When you are walking through a hard time, it is important to draw closer to God. You can know that He is right there with you and that you can turn to Him. He is with always with you. He never leaves you and you can always turn to Him. Like 2 Timothy 4:8 says, the crown of righteousness is the prize for everyone who lives faithfully for Jesus. But the prize is also Jesus himself; faithful people eagerly look forward to when He comes back!
Talk about It
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Question 1. What does it mean when Paul said he had “fought the good fight” and “finished the race”? Answer 1. His life was almost over and he had been faithful to follow Jesus. (2 Timothy 4:7)
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| Question 2. Who will Jesus give an award for faithfulness?
Answer 2. Paul, and all who eagerly look forward to Jesus’ appearing (2 Timothy 4:8)
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| Question 3. In what ways can you stay faithful in your walk with God?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.
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| Question 4. When was a time you struggled in your walk with God?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. Who are Christians you know who have fought the good fight, finished the race, and remained faithful to Jesus?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, I pray that in the good times and bad times that I will choose to follow You. I thank You that You are with me always, and I thank You for giving me examples of faithfulness in the lives of Paul and others. Amen.