The Soldier, Athlete, and Farmer: Paul's Call to Discipleship | 2 Timothy 2:1-21 | October 23, 2025
Description
Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Paul's powerful metaphors for Christian discipleship from his letter to Timothy.
Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 2:1-21 - Paul's instruction to Timothy on endurance, discipleship, and faithfulness.
In This Episode:
- Paul's three metaphors: the soldier's focus, the athlete's discipline, and the farmer's patience
- The cost and commitment required for ministry and following Christ
- Character development in discipleship: being faithful, teachable, and trustworthy
- Handling God's Word with integrity and avoiding theological corruption
Key Quote: "You've got to go in the same direction long enough to see some of the fruit that you want. The things I'm experiencing right now didn't happen because of something I did last month."
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