2 Timothy 3:10-4:8.  Paul knew that he was “already being poured out as a drink offering” and it was time for him to depart this life (4:6).  He expected to be raised to life again, and to get his reward from the Lord on the Day of his appearing  (4:1,8).  His instructions to Timothy were to continue on in what he has learned (3:14).  He knew Timothy would do that because…

1. Paul had set an example  of faithfulness to the LORD in spite of suffering as a result of that faithfulness (3:10-14).
2. The sacred writings of scripture are able to equip Timothy to do what God wants him to do (3:15-16).
3. Timothy had been given a ministry to fulfill – and would do that in spite of what the world around him does (4:2-5).
4. The same reward that Paul expected would await Timothy – providing he fight the same fight, finish the same course, and keep the same faith (4:1,6-8).

LORD, we commit ourselves to continuing in what we have learned.  Keep us faithful to that commitment.