Famous Last Words 2 Timothy 4:1-22

The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation Fulfill your ministry Henry David Thoreau The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation

The mass of men lead lives of quiet drudgery and noisy distraction Fulfill your ministry The mass of men lead lives of quiet drudgery and noisy distraction

Fulfill your ministry John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

Fulfill your ministry Deuteronomy 30:19–20 “...I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life...by loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding fast to Him; for this is your life and the length of your days....”

Fulfill your ministry What is your ministry? Colossians 4:17 Say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”

Fulfill your ministry What is your ministry? Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.”

You are Not alone Philippians 3:17 Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us.

You are Not alone 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

You are Not alone Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”

You are Not alone God is faithful to His people God is faithful to His purposes God is faithful to His promises

Famous last words Pope Alexander VI Ok, ok, I'll come. Just give it a moment.

Famous last words Fellowship with the faithful Forgive those who are against you Fulfill your ministry today

Famous Last Words 2 Timothy 4:1-22