PAUL’S LAST WORDS

In these four messages we have seen the last words of Paul, the forward look,vs.1-4; the inward look, II Tim. 4:5a; the outward look, II Tim. 4:5b; and last of all the Upward look, II Tim. 4:6-18. With his eyes on heaven he reminds Timothy of:

1. THE TESTIMONY OF THE PRESENT – vs. 6 – Heb. 10:22-25

1. Paul knew that his time was short—II Pet. 1:13-14
2. Paul never dreaded leaving this world behind—Phil. 1:23
3. Paul always made sure is heart was in heaven even when his work

was still in this world—vs.18

1. the end of our pilgrimage is heaven—Heb. 11:13-16
2. when our will matches the Lord’s our way will not matter—Acts 21:10-14

1. THE REALITY ABOUT THE PAST – vs. 7 – Eccl. 3:14-17

1. our past effects our present—I Cor. 15:9-10
2. the foundation for our relationship as a servant is in accomplished work—Eph. 6:5-8

1. fighting the fight of faith—I Tim. 6:12-14,
2. finishing the course—Phil. 3:10-15
3. keeping the faith—Heb. 10:22-23; II Pet. 3:11-15

1. THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE FUTURE –vs. 8 – Heb. 6:10-12

1. there is a home in heaven awaiting me—II Cor. 5:1
2. my service to God here has earned me a reward in heaven—Rev. 22:12
3. the greatest expectation of heaven will be the Lord Jesus—Jn. 14:1-3