DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR # 9 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-14 Can you recite the twofold purpose behind Paul’s second letter to Timothy? What are the three metaphors Paul used in the first half of 2 Timothy 2? What are the two things Paul wanted Timothy to remember? What are the two main points in Paul’s initial preaching in Acts 9:20-22? Did Peter preach a similar message (Acts 2:30-36)? Did Paul’s preaching have anything to do with prophecy (Acts 13:32-34, 46-52)? What is clearly stated in 2 Thessalonians 1:4-10? What is the good news if a person believes in universal salvation (cf. John 3:16, 36)? What is the good/bad news with regard to preaching (Rom. 6:23)?