at the final period of

"Famous Last Words" {2Tim4:6-8}
* Present: Paul ready (v6)
- Context: Last letter written by Paul, in prison
- Drink offering: From Numb, 1 of 3 to God. Paul viewed his imminent death as final sacrifice, act of worship
- Time (kiros): period of time; departure: a loosing, a breaking of bonds
* Past: Paul faithful (v7)
- Fight: THE fight -- life as spiritual battle twixt G&E {Eph 6:12}
- Race: Focused on goal, prize in sight {1Cor9:24-27}. Finish what you start {Heb12:1-3}
- Kept faith: Defended gospel; protected His message & ministry; valued His word (lipreader)
* Future: Paul rewarded (v8)
- Whole letter geared toward v8.
* DO NOT GIVE UP