Chapter 16

I AM Self-Disciplined

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1.	2 Timothy 1:6 says that the gift of God is in us. What type of gifts did the Apostle Paul seek to stir up in Timothy in verse 7?
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2.	Describe the confidence which all believers should have, since, “...God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). (Thought question)
3.	After telling Timothy that he should not be afraid and should not be intimidated by others, the Apostle Paul gave Timothy 3 commands in verse 8. What were they?
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4.	a) These same commands apply to us today. Do you know any believers who are fearful of doing these things even today? Yes No
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5.	Paul was encouraging Timothy to be brave in the face of opposition when speaking about Jesus and his faith. However, there are many other areas where some believers allow fear to dominate their emotions. Can you name a few examples? (Thought question - answers will vary.)
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6.	What does this author suggest that you do, when stray thoughts and feelings of anxiety, fear, or worry pop into your mind?
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7.	Find a "fear not" verse in the Bible, and type it here with the reference. Then memorize it, so there will be a verse handy to replace any stray thoughts of fear.


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