Message Notes

(I) The serious considerations of the charge

1. The definition of the charge

2. The inference made in the charge

3. The presence of divine witnesses

4. The judgment given to all

(II) The specific commands of the charge

“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2

1. A series of imperatives in this charge

2. With regards to the word

3. With regards to the preacher

4. With regards to those being taught

(III) The severe circumstances that we find ourselves in

“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables.” 2 Timothy 4:3-4

1. With regards to doctrine

2. With regards to false teachers

3. They end up with fables and false teachings

(IV) The significant call to pass down the legacy of the Scriptures

1. A call for all to consider

2. As our duty

3. In obedience to the Lord