1. What is the meaning of 2 Timothy 3:8?

2. How can we recognize "men who oppose the truth" in today's society?

3. What characteristics of Jannes and Jambres should we avoid in our own lives?

4. How does 2 Timothy 3:8 relate to resisting false teachings in the church?

5. In what ways can we strengthen our faith against "corrupt minds"?

6. How can we apply 2 Timothy 3:8 to discernment in our spiritual journey?

7. How do Jannes and Jambres oppose Moses according to 2 Timothy 3:8?

8. Why does Paul reference Jannes and Jambres in 2 Timothy 3:8?

9. What is the significance of resisting truth in 2 Timothy 3:8?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 3?

11. Who were Jannes and Jambres in the Bible?

12. How did Pharaoh's magicians perform miracles?

13. In 2 Timothy 3:8, where did the names Jannes and Jambres originate, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence to confirm their identity beyond extra-biblical tradition?

14. What is the Pseudepigrapha?1. How does the example of Jannes and Jambres help us understand the nature of opposition to God's truth today?

2. In what ways can we guard our minds against becoming "depraved" as described in 2 Timothy 3:8?

3. How can we discern when someone is "disqualified from the faith," and what should our response be?

4. What lessons can we learn from Moses' confrontation with Pharaoh's magicians that apply to our spiritual battles?

5. How can we apply Paul's encouragement to Timothy in our own lives and ministries when facing opposition?1. How do you see the descriptions of people in the last days reflected in our current society?

2. How can we, like Timothy, stay alert to the deception of false teachers?

3. What role does Scripture play in your daily life and how does it equip you to navigate challenges?

4. Reflect on a time when you felt persecution or hardship because of your faith. How did you handle it and what did you learn from the experience?

5. How can you apply the teachings of 2 Timothy 3 to guard against the influence of false teachings in our present society?

6. How does understanding that all Scripture is 'God-breathed' impact your engagement with the Bible?

7. How can we cultivate the characteristics Paul listed (teachings, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance)?

8. How can we discern the difference between a 'form of godliness' and genuine faith?

9. How do Paul's experiences of persecution for the gospel challenge your understanding of what it means to live a godly life?

10. What are some practical ways to 'continue in what you have learned and become convinced of' as Paul encourages Timothy to do?

11. How can the church stand against the traits of people in the last days as described in 2 Timothy 3?

12. What does 'training in righteousness' mean to you personally, and how can you pursue it?

13. How do you determine if someone is a false teacher or not, based on Paul's description?

14. In what ways does society today love pleasure more than God, and how can Christians counter this trend?

15. How does knowing that 'all Scripture is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness' affect your approach to Bible study?

16. How can we be ‘thoroughly equipped for every good work’ in our present-day contexts?

17. Reflect on the implications of the statement that ‘everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted’. How does this influence your understanding of Christian life?

18. How does Paul's portrayal of the last days affect your view of our current times?

19. In what ways can we apply Paul's teachings to Timothy about perseverance and faith in our own lives?

20. How can the truths in 2 Timothy 3 help you to prepare for the future and equip others to do the same?

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