Shoring Up Timothy

The Charges
This morning we finished our section by section study of 2 Timothy.  This next week we are summarizing what we have learned through the study.  In preparation for that – well actually I was going to write about something that I saw in chapter 4 but as I pulled that string it got longer.  That happens to me a lot in Bible study.  I decided to take a look at all of the charges Paul gave Timothy in the letter.  Here is a complete list, take a look and tell me what you see:

Verse	Charge
1:6	Kindle afresh the gift
1:8	Do not be ashamed
1:8	Join me in suffering
1:13	Retain the standard of sound words
1:14	Guard the treasure
2:1	Be strong in grace
2:2	Entrust to faithful men
2:3	Suffer hardship with me
2:7	Consider what I say
2:8	Remember Jesus Christ
2:14	Remind them
2:14	Solemnly charge them
2:15	Be diligent
2:16	Avoid worldly and empty chatter
2:22	Flee from youthful lusts
2:22	Pursue righteousness…
2:23	Refuse foolish and ignorant speculation
3:1	Realize this
3:14	You continue in the things
4:2	Proclaim (my translation – I will do another post on why later) the Word
4:2	Be ready
4:2	Reprove
4:2	Rebuke
4:2	Exhort
4:5	Be sober
4:5	Endure hardship
4:5	Do the work…
4:5	Fulfill your ministry
4:9	Make Every effort
4:13	Bring
4:15	Be on guard
4:19	Greet
4:21	Make every effort

So What?
Note that all of the verbs except the first 2 and “solemnly charge” in 2:14 are imperative mood, commands.  However, “solemnly charge” is a particple that derives its force from the preceeding verb, “remind,” which is imperative, thus taking on an imperative mood by that association.

What are your observations about this list?  I will share mine tomorrow.