1. Intro:
•Hermeneutics – the art and science of
proper interpretation of the Bible.
•Apologetics - a systematic
argumentative discourse in defense of
faith and doctrine.
•Homiletics – the art and science of
Preaching.
2. EGW COUNSEL TO PREACHERS
“Never search for words that will give the impression that you are
learned. The greater your simplicity, the better will your words be
understood.”
Gospel Workers, p.89.
3. EGW COUNSEL TO PREACHERS
“So simple did he (Jesus) present the words of life that a child could
understand them.”
Gospel Workers, p.116.
4. EGW COUNSEL TO PREACHERS
“Christ preached the people where they were. He presented the plain
truth to their minds in the most forcible simple language. The humble
poor, the most unlearned could comprehend.”
Gospel Workers, p. 49.
5. LOMA LINDA STUDY—DARK CHOCOLATE
“New studies show dark chocolate consumption reduces stress and
inflammation, while improving memory, immunity and mood.”
Confirmed by:
ALLAN HANDYSIDE
6. Loma Linda University research (Dr. Lee Berk, DrPH
confirms brain health benefits from eating dark
chocolate. Dark chocolate may make you smarter,
Loma Linda University study says:
• Improves learning and memory, reasoning and intellect.
• Promotes nerve cells growth.
• Promotes formation of blood vessels in the brain and sensory
systems.
• Improves cardiovascular health.
• Plays a role in lowering blood pressure.
• Stress reduction.
8. “COME BEFORE WINTER”
2Timoteo 4:21 “Paningkamoti
pag-ayo ang pag-ari diri sa dili
pa ang tingtugnaw.
Si Eubolo nangumusta kanimo,
maingon man sila si Pudente
ug si Lino ug si Claudia ug ang
tanang kaigsoonan.”
10. BACKGROUND
• 2Timothy was written in Rome when Paul was
brought as prisoner during the time of Nero.
• It was only Luke who was with him for others
abandoned or were ministering in some other
places. 1Tim. 4:11
• 1Tim. 4:10 “Kay ako gibiyaan ni Demas tungod sa
iyang gugma niining kalibotan karon…”
11. FAREWELL LETTER
• He was about to be executed when he wrote the
second epistle to Timothy.
• 2Tim. 4:6-7
“Kay bahin kanako, miabot na ang takna
nga ihalad ako ngadto sa Dios. Panahon na nga
mobiya na ako niining kinabuhia. Gihimo ko kutob sa
akong maabot ang pagpakiglumba ug natapos ko
gayod kini. Giampingan ko ang akong pagtoo. Ug
karon gitagana kanako ang ganti sa kadaogan, ang
korona sa pagkamatarung…”
12. LIST OF NEEDS
One of the purposes of 2Timothy epistle is sending
the lists of Paul’s needs:
1. Cloak
2. Books
3. Parchment
4. 2Timothy 4:11 “Kuhaa si Marcos ug dad-a diri kay
siya mapuslanon pag-ayo kanako sa ministeryo.”
13. TEAM MINISTRY
•Paul, Silas, Barnabas were
working in Antioch for three
years already.
•It was decided to visit other
churches which they
established.
14. THE CONTENTION
• They were one in having church visitation but were
not with one accord of their additional companion.
• Barnabas would like to add John Mark to the
working force.
• But Paul did not like the idea of having John Mark
with them.
• John Mark left them in the air.
15. THEY PARTED WAYS
• Acts 15:39 “Tungod niini misilaob pag-ayo
ang dakung panaglalis tali kanila”
• Ug nagbulag sila: Gidala ni Bernabe si
Marcos ug milawig sila ngadto sa Cipre.
• Samtang si Pablo nakapili kang Silas nga
iyang kauban, ug migikan sila human itugyan
sa mga kaigsoonan ngadto sa grasya sa
Dios.”
16. A THOUSAND CHANCE
• Is there anybody among us who is not a
result of thousand chances given by Jesus?
• Count your sins you have committed in
thoughts, in words, and in deeds!
• We are a thousand times sinners before God,
yet he died for the redemption of our sins.
17. GOD IS NOT YET FINISHED IN US
“Religion is essentially the
art and the theory of the
remaking of man. Man is not
a finished creation.”
– Edmund Burke
18. SELF-REALIZATION
• Something good happened to Paul, with
deep thinking he came to self-realization.
• 2Tim. 4:11 “Kuhaa si Marcos ug dad-a diri:
kay siya mapuslanon pag-ayo kanako sa
ministeryo.”
• Did we find the erring and failure coworker,
fellow member, “profitable”?
19. NO BOOK OF MARK-COULD HAD BEEN
Had it not for the second
chance given firstly, by
Barnabas and then by Paul to
John Mark, there could had
been no book of Mark in the
Bible. Think it through!
21. “Life always offers you a
second chance. It is called
tomorrow.”
“Second chances are rare, use
your first wisely.”
22. “A man deserves a
second chance. But
keep an eye on him.”
- John Wayne
23. LETTER OF URGENCY
• Philippine President signs URGENT to a
bill for congress consideration when it
is of utmost importance.
• When delay will cause more damage.
• Paul’s second letter to Timothy was
urgent. “Paningkamoti gayod ang pag-
ari kanako sa labing madali.” 2Tim. 4:9
24. REASON OF URGENCY
• 2Tim. 4:21 “Paningkamoti pag-ayo ang pag-
ari diri sa dili pa ang tingtugnaw (winter).”
• Paul repeatedly said: “Paningkamoti pag-ayo
ang pag-ari diri…” which means you have to
do all the possibilities, by all means to come.
• Paul urged Timothy “to come before winter.”
25. SAILING NOT GOOD ON WINTER
•Winter season is stormy thus big
waves are hard to ply.
•Super cold for the passengers and
crews.
•In some areas sea are hardened
with ice and prone to shipwreck.
26. SPRING BEST TO SAIL
•Abundant of flowers and fruits
and the land is all in green.
•Usually, not season of storms
thus, it is ideal for travel.
•Outdoor life is so enjoyable.
27. SPRING OF LIFE
•In our life we have some
seasons to take care.
•Our spring of life we are super
active, full of vigor and
enthusiasm. We are productive.
28. SPRING OF LIFE
•This is the season of life with
less physical problems.
•Supposedly, this is the time to
give our life, time and effort
for the Lord.
29. SUMMERTIME
• This is the time of maturing of fruits,
harvest time.
• In our life this is the time of maturity
with sound decisions in life.
• We can do more for the Lord at this
time.
31. “COME BEFORE WINTER”
Come before winter of physical strength:
1.Before your youth of life passes by.
2.Before the time comes and say; ‘I have
no pleasure in them’
3.Before the time when looking at the
window it is getting dark.
32. “COME BEFORE WINTER”
Come before winter of mental strength:
1. It retreats to the security of the old and familiar.
2. It finds decision making difficult.
3. It ventures little and dreams not at all.
4. It forgets the recent and remembers the long
past.
33. “COME BEFORE WINTER”
Come before winter of your soul:
1. Before the heart is hardened like the winter ice
that hardens the brooks and rivers and is hardly
capable of making decision for Christ.
2. Before you can sit unmoved by the most earnest
appeal.
3. While you can still hear the voice of the Holy
Spirit
34. COME BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
•Come before your life is over and
your probation ended and nothing
remains except the JUDGMENT!
•Come before the winter of body, the
winter of mind, and the winter of
soul.
