2 Timothy 4:6-8 / / Paul's Fight + Faithfulness

Pastor AB - wk.14 "6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 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." ~2 Timothy 4:6-8 ESV ***We apologize for the technical difficulties, there is only 8minutes of audio from this sermon excerpt. We encourage you to study this text on your own, but here are some of the highlights as followed: God calls us to a lifetime of ordinary, everyday acts of faithfulness. Main Point = God will prove His faithfulness publicly, when you practice your faithfulness privately. (1) // VERSE 6 // Paul's Present Faithfulness. Paul reflects on his current circumstances in lieu of his impending death. "Poured out," is in reference to Paul's death and totality of life. Q: When the time of your departure from this planet comes, will you be ready like Paul? (2) // VERSE 7 // Paul's Past Faithfulness. Paul remembers his life's example. The personal possessive expression Paul uses in verse 7 should be read ~ I have fought MY fight, I have finished MY race, I have kept MY faith. Q: How are you doing with your specific fight? Are you 'course comparing,' to those next to you? (3) // VERSE 8 // God's Future Faithfulness. Paul sees the reality of what's waiting for him from Jesus. Paul was able to maintain his earthly faith because his focus was on the heavenly hope of glory set before him (Heb.12:1-2 +1 John 3:2 + Hebrews 10:14). One day every believer will be able to look Jesus in the face and will receive the 'crown of righteousness', a crown that none of us deserve. Q: How do you respond to the gospel? GET THE APP This is a great resource for you on the go. You can check out past sermons, submit prayer requests, take a look at rest groups and a lot more!! www.rest.churchcenter.com/setup SOCIAL STALKING ENCOURAGED: Facebook: facebook.com/restpaducah Instagram: instagram.com/rest_church GIVE at the link below. When you donate online it helps to build the kingdom and allows rest Church to do ministry both locally and globally. Thanks fam! restChurch.net/GIVE HASHTAG IT Use our hashtag on your social anytime you find yourself doing some rest worthy stuff =) #therestisyettocome