Living on Purpose, ( 2 Timothy 2 Bible Study, Part 2 – Athlete)

Kimberly Taylor

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Here is Part 2 of my 2 Timothy 2 :3-7 Bible study, which focuses on a powerful view of persevering as Jesus’ disciples, using the example of Soldier, Athlete, and Farmer. Today’s study focuses on the Athlete:

You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hardworking farmer must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.

Athlete: We get victory and receive our crowns of life through obedience to God’s word. His word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Our aim is to walk worthy of our high calling in Jesus. We receive eternal life in Jesus upon completion of our Earthly life.

Mature woman running as an athlete 2 Timothy 2

Go Deeper: James 1:12, Psalm 119:105, Ephesians 4:1, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Bible Journal Question: How do my natural health habits support my role as a Spiritual athlete (Spiritually, mentally, and physically)?

If you have participated in sports or know someone who has/is, please share any thoughts about how they view their training and potential reward in the Comments.

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Thank you Kimberley for your wisdom in sharing this word. Athletes are disciplined and practice their sport daily, building their muscles so that when they compete, they have the chance of victory. As disciples of Jesus Christ we discipline ourselves in the study of the word, and put it into practice. When the cares of this world come against us, we are fit to overcome.

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Amen, Jane – I love it!
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I’ve have started this journey and I want to endure and complete it with the help of the Lord amen.

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Amen, Renee – what you have prayed for, I agree for me and all others who name the name of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior!
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