Two Pictures, Three Defining Statements and a Crown

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Text: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

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Near the end of the Aposile Paul's life he writes to Timothy exhorting him to continue in the work that God has called him to.  Paul encourages him to not quit but to endure the suffering and to fullfil the ministry.

1) Two Pictures - (vs 6-7)

      * Life

      * Death

2) Keys -

      * Perspective on our position - we are slaves of Christ

      * We need to learn to pray

      * Ministry

      * Learn to be content - 1 Tim. 6:7

3) the Crown  (vs. 8) - righteousness