19/05/2026
Sunday bible reading
Preacher Mr Jonathan Sakala
2 Timothy 2:1-6 AMP
[1] So you, my son, be strong [constantly strengthened] and empowered in the grace that is [to be found only] in Christ Jesus. [2] The things [the doctrine, the precepts, the admonitions, the sum of my ministry] which you have heard me teach in the presence of many witnesses, entrust [as a treasure] to reliable and faithful men who will also be capable and qualified to teach others. [3] Take with me your share of hardship [passing through the difficulties which you are called to endure], like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. [4] No soldier in active service gets entangled in the [ordinary business] affairs of civilian life; [he avoids them] so that he may please the one who enlisted him to serve. [5] And if anyone competes as an athlete [in competitive games], he is not crowned [with the wreath of victory] unless he competes according to the rules. [6] The hard-working farmer [who labors to produce crops] ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.