Pass it on

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. – 2 Timothy 2.1-2

How did we get from Paul and Timothy all the way down to serving God today? Why do we teach the same things they did?

Paul laid a pattern early on that has continued through the ages.

Take what I have given you Timothy
Pass what you have received on the others
So that they can pass it on to others

That’s been the plan and that is how it still carries on today.  It is vital that we keep that going today and on and on and on.

Some call this discipleship. Today we call it mentoring. Either way passing it and teaching others to pass it on is God’s perfect plan to make sure the church continues on and the gospel continues to be spread.