2 Timothy: Entrusted to Faithful Men

2 Timothy is Paul's last will and testament to his spiritual son Timothy.  Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul imparts his final words of wisdom and encouragement to Timothy who is ministering in the midst of opposition and hardship in Ephesus.  Paul stresses the importance of godly living, preaching the Word both in and out of season, and preparing for the coming apostasy within the church.  Underlying all that Paul says is the importance of God's Word -- the only foundation strong enough to withstand persecution from without and problems from within.  (Wilkinson and Boa, Talk Thru The Bible.) Michael continues The Big Book: Cover to Cover with the book of 2 Timothy.