Keep the faith (2 Tim. 4:6–8,16–18)
As his ministry and life on earth inevitably comes to an end, Paul reflects on his life with three statements which we can take as encouragement.
Faith from outside (2 Tim. 1:1–14)
Paul wants to encourage Timothy by showing him that the pressure is not on him to deliver. His faith does not belong to him, nor is God’s love dependent on what he can do.
Thankfulness in the mess (1 Tim. 1:12–17)
Despite the mess of his ministry, Paul was thankful to God because without him, he would’ve been nowhere. What does that mean for us?