The Clock is Ticking
An episode of the The Rock Church of Fenton Women's Ministry podcast, hosted by Anita Harless, titled "The Clock is Ticking" was published on March 17, 2026 and runs 30 minutes.
March 17, 2026 ·30m · The Rock Church of Fenton Women's Ministry
Summary
Description: Paul gives Timothy a solemn charge to preach the Word faithfully, warning that the time will come when people will stop their ears to the truth, preferring a message that comforts rather than convicts. As we see this unfold around us, Paul's words challenge us to remain steadfast and to faithfully fulfill the ministry we have been entrusted.Verses Used:2 Timothy 4:1-5John 5:22-23Ephesians 4:1-21 Kings 12 6-112 Timothy 1:13Verses:Discussion Questions:1. What four things does Paul instruct us to do in 2 Timothy 4:2, and with what demeanor should we carry out this instruction? Can you give examples of each one? 2. How should knowing that we minister in the presence of God, who is ready to judge the living and the dead, impact our preaching, reproving, rebuking, and exhorting?3. Paul said people will "accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance with their own desires/lusts. Instead of speaking words according to the people’s desires, what would a true prophet/preacher do, according to Jeremiah 23:21-22?4. How is pursuing teaching in accordance with our lusts and fleshly desires in direct opposition to what Scripture calls us to do? (See Galatians 5:24, 2 Timothy 2:22, & 1 Peter 2:11?)5. What ministry has God entrusted to each one of us, according to 2 Corinthians 5:18-20? To what degree are you fulfilling this ministry, and how can you be more thoughtful about doing so?
Episode Description
Description: Paul gives Timothy a solemn charge to preach the Word faithfully, warning that the time will come when people will stop their ears to the truth, preferring a message that comforts rather than convicts. As we see this unfold around us, Paul's words challenge us to remain steadfast and to faithfully fulfill the ministry we have been entrusted.
Verses Used:
2 Timothy 4:1-5
John 5:22-23
Ephesians 4:1-2
1 Kings 12 6-11
2 Timothy 1:13
Verses:
Discussion Questions:
1. What four things does Paul instruct us to do in 2 Timothy 4:2, and with what demeanor should we carry out this instruction? Can you give examples of each one?
2. How should knowing that we minister in the presence of God, who is ready to judge the living and the dead, impact our preaching, reproving, rebuking, and exhorting?
3. Paul said people will "accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance with their own desires/lusts. Instead of speaking words according to the people’s desires, what would a true prophet/preacher do, according to Jeremiah 23:21-22?
4. How is pursuing teaching in accordance with our lusts and fleshly desires in direct opposition to what Scripture calls us to do? (See Galatians 5:24, 2 Timothy 2:22, & 1 Peter 2:11?)
5. What ministry has God entrusted to each one of us, according to 2 Corinthians 5:18-20? To what degree are you fulfilling this ministry, and how can you be more thoughtful about doing so?
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