2 Timothy 4:6–7 ESV

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:8 ESV

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

MESSAGE FOR TODAY

LEARN WHAT IT MEANS TO END WELL

INTRO:

· PAUL IS ABOUT TO BE BEHEADED.

o I WONDER WHAT YOUR LAST WORDS WOULD BE

o I WONDER WHAT WOULD OCCUPY YOUR MIND

o I WONDER WHAT YOU WOULD BE FOCUSED ON

I. YOUR LIFE IS IN THE HANDS OF GOD - KNOW THIS

2 Timothy 4:6 ESV

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.

II. YOUR LIFE IS TO BE LIVED FOR GOD - BE THIS

2 Timothy 4:7 ESV

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

A. Fight Well: War Against Everything That Competes for Christ’s Glory

1 Corinthians 6:12 ESV

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.

1 Corinthians 9:27 ESV

But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

B. Finish Strong: Do Your Best to Make Your Life Count for Christ:

C. Don’t Compromise the Word

1 Timothy 1:3 ESV

As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine,

1 Timothy 1:4 ESV

nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith.

2 Timothy 1:8 ESV

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,

2 Timothy 3:16 ESV

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Psalm 19:7 ESV

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple;

Psalm 19:8 ESV

the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes;

Psalm 19:9 ESV

the fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.

Psalm 19:10 ESV

More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.

Psalm 19:11 ESV

Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

III. YOUR LONGING IS TO BE FOR GLORY - FEEL THIS

2 Timothy 4:8 ESV

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

- The Final Return of the Righteous Christ

2 Timothy 4:8 (ESV)

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

- The Full Reward of Christ’s Righteousness

2 Timothy 4:8 ESV

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Hebrews 12:14 ESV

Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.