Lesson 241: 2 Timothy 3:16
2 Timothy 3:16
The Blueprint — The Verse
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
Paul warns of terrible times and corrupt teachers. Scripture — particularly the sacred writings Timothy knew from childhood — is breathed-out by God and fully equips the man or woman of God.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After describing perilous people and Jannes and Jambres, Paul affirms all Scripture is God-breathed, profitable for teaching, rebuke, correction, and righteousness training.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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2 Timothy 3:15
15and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (2 Timothy 3:15) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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2 Timothy 3:17
17so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (2 Timothy 3:17) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How do you use Scripture for more than information?
- When has God's Word corrected or trained you?
- What false teaching makes this verse urgent today?