Passing the Torch Teaching Gods Word to the

Passing the Torch Teaching God’s Word to the Next Generation

Passing the Torch Bible Examples Moses to Joshua (Deut. 31: 1 -13) Joshua to Israel (Josh. 23 -24) David to Solomon (1 Chron. 22 -29) Jesus to the Apostles (Jn. 14 -17) Paul 8) to Timothy (2 Tim. 1: 13; 2: 2; 4: 2 -

Passing the Torch What is passed on? Pass on God’s promises Pass on courage in the face of opposition Pass on respect (fear) for God Pass on a knowledge God’s word

Passing the Torch What is passed on? Pass on the fixed standard or pattern Pass on the need for separation Pass on single-minded service to God

Passing the Torch What are some of the key issues? Work, organization, worship of the church Marriage, divorce, remarriage Belief in God, Jesus, the Bible Jesus our only savior Plan of salvation Moral living

Passing the Torch Who passes the torch? Parents (Deut. 6: 6 ff; Eph. 6: 4; 2 Tim. 3: 15) Elders (Acts 20: 28) Preachers Bible All (2 Tim. 4: 2) class teachers (2 Tim. 2: 2) Christians (1 Pet. 3: 15)

Passing the Torch What happens if we do not pass it on? Ignorance (Judg. 2: 10) Destruction Lost (Hos. 4: 6) identity (Rev. 2 -3) Passing practice the torch takes work and

Passing the Torch Passing the torch takes work and practice Pass the torch even though we know some of God’s people will fall away