S. 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NIV) 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God[a] may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
O. Paul encourages Timothy to continue in what he learned from Paul and also in the his own study of God’s word. A Jewish boy formally began studying the Old Testament when he was 5 years old. Timothy had also been taught by his grandmother and mother. The power of God’s word is that it can take a child of God and transform him into a man of God - well prepared and equipped.
A. I am thankful for my very positive up-bringing and training in God’s word by my parents. I’m also thankful for positive mentors in the study of God’s Word. My deisre is to help others receive excellent training and mentoring that they might grow into well equipped servants (men) of God.
P. Thank you Lord Jesus for the power of your infallable word. Holy Spirit give me wisdom to lead others into the study and application of your word. In Jesus’ name.
