MEMORY VERSE: “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2.
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Kings 2:9-14.
INTRODUCTION
To pass on the torch means to teach others unique skills, businesses, faith, etc. that we know so that whether we are around or not, others will continue the good work. Apostle Paul knew the importance of this; thus, he charged Timothy to groom other faithful men in the faith and the doctrines 2 Timothy 2:2. The torch of faith and expertise must pass from one person to the other for the light to continue to burn.
OUTLINE
- LIMITING CONDITIONS
- THE BLESSINGS
- LIMITING CONDITIONS
Many conditions hinder people from passing on the torch, but we shall examine a few of them. Ignorance of the enormous benefits that can be derived from duplicating oneself or skill in others prevents some people who are skilful in a particular field from teaching others the same thing they know Exodus 18:13-18. The fear of the ‘student’ being better or greater than the ‘teacher’ prevents some people from passing the torch of what they know or believe to other Proverbs 29:25a. Pride, the self- glory of wanting to be the ‘only one’ skilful or knowledgeable in each field restricts some people from impacting others Philippians 2:3. The desire to be known and called the ‘only pro’ in a field prevents them from influencing other people. The fear of being relegated to the background makes some people hold on to what they know 1 John 4:18. A myopic view of “the bigger the better” is a constraint from accommodating others and sharing the required knowledge.
2. THE BLESSINGS
knowledge and skill transfer or passing on our faith have so many blessings. Some of which are:
- Generational Blessings: Passing on a skill or our faith to another generation brings outstanding blessings to the family and makes them stand out 2 Timothy 1:5.
- Increase in Knowledge: Information goes far when it is shared and with this, comes a great level of enlightenment and education Daniel 12:4.
- Transfer of Experience: Passing on the torch enables an expert to transfer their wealth of experience to others who can use the skill for more inventions Proverbs 31:1.
- Joy: There is an unexplainable excitement that comes when we share what we know with others John 4:28- 29.
- You Become a Guru: Teaching others what you know makes you a source and reference point because those who glean from your wealth of knowledge will likely refer to you and respect your authority in that field of specialization Acts 22:3.
- It Attracts Favour: Being open-minded to let others know what we know results in goodwill 1 Kings 10:3, 10.
- Multiplication: Knowledge grows rapidly when it is shared 2 Timothy 2:2.
- Sustainability: Great skills and expertise are sustained when effectively passed on to others Titus 1:9.
CONCLUSION
Pass on the torch and die empty John 17:4b, 8a; Job 1:21a.
FURTHER READINGS:
SUN: Exodus 18:13-18.
MON: Titus 1:9.
TUES: 1 Kings 10:3-10.
WED: John 4:28-30.
THURS: Proverbs 31:1-9.
FRI: 2 Kings 2:8-14.
SAT: 2 Timothy 2:2.