I Know Whom I Believed

July 22, 2012

THE STORY OF WILLIAM TELL

ABRAHAM OFFERS ISAAC

Both sons willingly committed their lives into their fathers’

hands.

The Apostle Paul had a similar kind of faith. “For the which cause I also suffer these

things: nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”

2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

1. Whom do we believe?

2. What we know about…?

3. What we commit…?

4. What is our part?

Background Info. on 2 Timothy

Paul’s final (preserved letter).

Written at the height of Christian persecution during the time of Emperor Nero.

Paul was in prison.

Paul was old, imprisoned as a criminal, deserted by most of his friends, aware that his ministry was over and aware that his death is near.

Theme: Steadfast Endurance

The Cause Is Worth Suffering For! “I consider that

our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.”

Rom. 8:18

“If we died with him, we will also live with him.

If we endure, we will also reign with him.”

2 Tim. 2:11-12Paul was willing to suffer for the cause

because he knew and believed in the One he was suffering for!

“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”

2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

Whom did Paul believe in?

Paul believed in JESUS CHRIST! “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the

dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal.” (2 Tim.2:8-9)

“I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20)

“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for I know whom I have believed, and

am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”

2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

What did Paul know about Jesus?

Paul knew that JESUS is ABLE! How?1. He knew the Scriptures.2. He had a personal encounter with Jesus.3. He experienced God’s work in his life.4. He experienced God’s work in his ministry.

(Search the Scriptures: Acts 9-28; Galatians 1:15-16a; 1 Tim.1:12-16)

“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for I know whom I have believed, and am

persuaded that he is able to keep that

which I have committed unto him against that day.”

2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

What did Paul commit to Jesus?

Paul committed to Jesus:1. His life.2. His reputation.3. His ministry.

(Search the Scriptures: Phil.1:20-21; 1 Thess.2:2-5; Col.1:28-2:3; 2 Thess. 1:11)

“For the which cause I also suffer these

things: nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”

2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

In return, what was Paul’s part?

He was willing to suffer for the cause.

2 Tim.2:8-9

WHAT ABOUT YOU?1. What are the things in life that you most

care about?

2. Whom do you trust the most?

3. How well do you know them? Would you trust them with those that which you most care about?

4. What are you doing for them?

“Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken.”

Isaiah 28:16 (NLT)

Do you believe in Jesus?

In JESUS CHRIST, we have a firm foundation!

1. Jesus saves.2. Jesus heals.3. Jesus baptizes.4. Jesus is coming again.5. Jesus forgives our sins.6. Jesus is the answer to all my needs.7. Jesus can calm the storm with one word.8. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and

forever.

What do you know about Jesus?

What have you experienced in Jesus that you can you add to the list?

Your past.1. Mistakes & Failures.

Your past.1. Jesus forgives.

Jesus does not condemn us.

Ephesians.1:7 Hebrews 10:17 Psalm 103:2 Romans 5:8 1 John 1:9 Romans 8:1

What can you commit to Jesus?

Your present.1. Daily Protection2. Daily Provision

3. Health4. Business/Job/Studies

Your past.1. Jesus is our Rescuer.2. Jesus is the answer

to all my needs.3. Jesus is my Healer.4. Jesus can “calm the

storm” with just one word.

What can you commit to Jesus?

Your future.1. The rest of your life.

2. Your faith.

Your past.1. Jesus saves.

Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.

2. Jesus is the author and perfecter of my faith. Jesus is interceding for me.

What can you commit to Jesus?

WHAT IS OUR PART?

There’s more to life than living it and trying to make a living.

We were made toWORSHIP GOD.

avad” - work / serve / worship“ָעPַבNדThe Hebrew root word meaning work / serve also means worship.

Work is a form of worship. Ministry Secular job (Col.3:17) Serving others

Worship requires work. Sacrifice of our physical bodies (Rom.12:1) Sacrifice of our resources Sacrifice of our comfort (willing to endure hardship for the sake

of the gospel)

WORSHIP GOD!

Knowing whom we believe (Jesus), what He did for us,

and what He is able to do should drive us into action – to live for Him, to worship Him,

and to be willing to suffer for His cause!

I Know Whom I Believed

July 22, 2012