10 essentials of discipleship and entrusted leadership from 1 & 2 Timothy

1. 2 Tim. 2:2 in 22 minutes discipling the next generation for God’s glory

2. discipleship the intentional, reproductive transfer of faith and practice to the next generation of believers

3. one Share your story of past failures and rescues. (1:12-14) your honesty and transparency highlight God’s mercy and grace

4. two Pray over them with holy hands. (2:1, 8) a quiet, peaceful life requests for God’s will thanksgiving

5. three Lead them by example, rather than powerful position. (3:7, 13) thepowerofreputation servant leadership

6. four Embrace discipline for the purpose of godliness and growth. (4:7b-8, 15) value of godliness not for wimps, weekenders, wannabees the power of progress

7. five Stay actively engaged in ministry. (5:5-6, 13) death by self-indulgence fertile ground for Satan

8. Six Invest your life in theirs now for future, heavenly treasure. (6:11, 18-19) flee short-cut temptations pursue character full-time occupation

9. seven Remind them often of the greatness of the gospel and their purpose. (1:5-6, 9, 12) the weight of generations confidence, security

10. Eight Give them Biblical advice before personal opinion or preference. (2:14-17a) building hearers rightly handling the Word of truth

11. nine Teach doctrine with application so that they may avoid disqualification or ruin. (3:5, 7-8, 16-17) forms of godliness ever learning, never gaining equipping for life

12. ten Teach them to push through hardship for the glory of the finish line. (4:5-8) endurance and patience the joy of finishing well

13. discipleship the intentional, reproductive transfer of faith and practice to the next generation of believers

14. discipleship and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also