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NASB | Hebrews 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 9:27 And just as it is appointed and destined for all men to die once and after this [comes certain] judgment, |
Bible Question: CAN ANYONE GIVE ME SOME INSIGHT ON II TIMOTHY 4:6-8. I HAVE TO PREACH THIS FOR A FUNERAL, ANY INSIGHT ON WHAT PAUL IS SAYING. THANKS |
Bible Answer: Greetings Striving, Great Words of encouragement in this scripture my friend! 2Ti 4:6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. Paul had served in sacrificial service (poured out) to the cause of Christ. Paul had faced death before and escaped, but this time God had apparently revealed to him that his hour had come and he knew he would be executed soon for preaching the Gospel. He took this opportunity to encourage Timothy, who he had mentored as a young pastor who he knew was also a target for execution, because he preached the same gospel as Paul. Thoughts: Did the person you are preaching the funeral for serve the Lord in sacrificial service? Did they mentor someone who may now need encouragement? 2Ti 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Paul was a fighter from start to finish. He face challenges straight on. He had Holy Ghost boldness to be the witness for Jesus he needed to be. His faith inspired others to keep the faith. Thoughts: What qualities did the person you are preaching the funeral have that is an encouragement to others to keep the faith? Were they a fighter for the truth? Were they finisher and not a quitter? 2Ti 4:8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. Paul was saying that all he had went thru was worth the fight. He was saying his rewards were permanent not temporal. He was saying that the only life worth living was one that honors Christ in total submissive service. Paul was at the end of the line on this earth, but he saw what was ahead as a BIG promotion and faced it with anticipation and boldness not dread and fear. Thoughts: All have the same appointment that Paul and also the person who you are preaching the funeral for. Can we face it with the same excitement, hope, and anticipation? May the Holy Sprit be with you! Hope this helps! retxar |