II Timothy 4:1-8 “Finishing Well”

2/15/2026

Application:

• Sometimes, it is very difficult to hear the truth; it’s even more difficult to live it out. To finish well means the follower of Christ must proclaim God’s truth through scripture. Like the workman Paul spoke of earlier, we all have a level of commitment to handling the Bible.
• The proclamation of the word drives preparation, correction, rebuke, and encouragement with patience. The command is to take a stand or “stick to it,” stay at it, show proof of errors, and rebuke, at the same time, encourage.
• There are some who abandoned truth and are looking to get their ears tickled, and it is like trying to yank someone's arm out of the socket. Many have abandoned the truth of scripture and attempted to substitute it with feel-good, self-help sermons.

What areas of life and ministry must Highland monitor with “sober-mindedness?”

1. Membership Is Not Your Sole Identity
2. Steward our Resources Well.
3. Be Intentional In How We Study The Bible.

Prayer Prompts:

• “Lord, help me to hear and accept truth even when it is difficult to hear. Help me to follow through with Biblical convictions.”
• Pray the Lord will give you a hunger for solid teaching and application from the Bible.
• Pray the Lord will help you identify areas in your life, and the life of the church, where there needs to be reform and correction.