The Goal

The Prerequisites

Proper Awareness v12a

Paul knew there was something to be desired

He knew there was still more (even with his resume )

Maximum Effort v12b

The Short term memory

He was willing to do the work

He wanted it to be his own

Focused Concentration v13

knew what he wanted

he wasnt looking back

Proper Motivation v14

He knew the prize

He knew the calling

Proper recognition v15

Proper conformity v16

Hold true

What had they obtained?

What is the definition of a Christian

The Procedure

Follow the example v17

Join in imitating

Imitate Paul as others have

Timothy.....

Remember who Paul is imitating

Flee the enemy v18-19

their end

their god

their mind

Focus on our Expectation v20-21

Our Citizenship

Our Lord

Our Transformation

for us:

What do our goals look like?

What about our Spiritual Goals ?

Do we recognize them?

Are we putting in the work for them ?