Philippians 2:19-24

19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you.

20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.

21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.

22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.

23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me,

24 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.

Main Theme

The gospel advances through faithful people, not just gifted leaders.

Outline

1. Timothy was worth sending.
2. Timothy shared God's priorities.
3. Timothy's character had been proven.
4. Mature disciples are ready to be sent.

Timothy was worth sending.

Philippians 2:19

19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you.

• Am I becoming someone worth sending?
• Can Christ trust me?
• Can my church trust me?
• Would my pastor confidently send me to strengthen another believer?

Timothy shared God's priorities.

Philippians 2:20–21

20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare.

21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.



• What does God want?
• What occupies my thoughts?
• Does my heart increasingly reflect Christ's concern for people?

Timothy's character had been proven.

Philippians 2:22

22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.



• Who knows my character well enough to recommend you?
• Who am I allowing to shape my life spiritually?

Mature disciples are ready to be sent.

Philippians 2:23–24

23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me,

24 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.



• As a Paul: Who am I intentionally investing in?
• As a Timothy: Am I faithfully preparing while I wait?