Scripture:“Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness...and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.”—2 Timothy 4:8Devotional:Paul’s hope was not ultimately behi...  Read More

Scripture:“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”—2 Timothy 4:7Devotional:Paul looks back over his Christian life with three powerful statements: he fought the...  Read More

Scripture:“My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.”—Philippians 1:23Devotional:Paul describes his approaching death as a “departure.” That word gives us a picture. It can br...  Read More

Scripture:“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.”—2 Timothy 4:6Devotional:Paul knew his death was near. Yet he did not describe it with bitterne...  Read More

Scripture:“...the righteous shall live by faith.”—Romans 1:17Devotional:There is a vital difference between faith and faithfulness. Faith is trust. Faith is resting in Christ and His finished work. Fa...  Read More

Scripture“Fulfill your ministry.”—2 Timothy 4:5DevotionalPaul’s final command in this passage is simple and weighty: “Fulfill your ministry.”Timothy was to carry out completely the assignment Christ h...  Read More

Scripture“Do the work of an evangelist.”—2 Timothy 4:5DevotionalTimothy was called to guard sound doctrine and confront false teaching. Yet Paul did not want him to become so occupied with error that ...  Read More

Scripture“As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering.”—2 Timothy 4:5DevotionalThe words “as for you” form a strong contrast.Others may turn away from the truth. Others may chase teachers who...  Read More

Scripture“Having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions.”—2 Timothy 4:3DevotionalFalse teachers do not flourish in a vacuum. They prosper because there is...  Read More

When Truth Becomes UncomfortableScripture“For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching.”—2 Timothy 4:3DevotionalPaul does not say that people will be unable to understand sound te...  Read More