Join Lisa and Laura as they continue their journey with you through Passionate Discipleship, a nine-week Bible study series. Deepen your faith this Easter season as we unpack Paul's wisdom to his closest friend, Timothy, reflecting on how we can apply it today. Grow in personal holiness, as we recognize the importance of our God-given mission to reach and raise the next generation. Today’s episode is all about finishing the race. Do you have the endurance to keep running or has grace run its course? Do you persevere when life is good, but as soon as you hit a roadblock, want to g...
Join Lisa and Laura as they continue their journey with you through Passionate Discipleship, a nine-week Bible study series. Deepen your faith this Easter season as we unpack Paul's wisdom to his closest friend, Timothy, reflecting on how we can apply it today. Grow in personal holiness, as we recognize the importance of our God-given mission to reach and raise the next generation. Today’s episode is all about finishing the race. Do you have the endurance to keep running or has grace run its course? Do you persevere when life is good, but as soon as you hit a roadblock, want to give up? If so, it is time to grab a cold drink and get back in the race—we are cheering you on!
Open your Heart to our key Scripture.
2 Timothy 4:7: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode.
2 Timothy 4
Numbers 28
Revelation 21:4: He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain.
Acts 20:24: But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may accomplish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
2 Timothy 4:8: From now on there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearance.
2 Timothy 4:9: Do your best to come to me soon.
2 Corinthians 6:11: Our mouth is open to you, Corinthians; our heart is wide.
2 Timothy 4:21: Do your best to come before winter.
Invite Him in with this episode’s questions for reflection.
- They say that we don’t choose saints, they choose us. Ask God in prayer to reveal the saint that has chosen you, and learn about his or her life, asking for intercession to help you run the race and finish well.
- If you were trapped in a cell and death was near, what three personal possessions would you ask for?
Show mentions.
Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Mallory Smyth, Passionate Discipleship: A Study of 2 Timothy
Beth Moore, Entrusted: A Study of 2 Timothy
The Gathering Place, a Podcast from Blessed is She, “You Have a Mission (Right Where You Are)”
Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Grounded in Hope, Talk 5: The Race
Walking with Purpose, Find a Group
Fr. Matthias Thelen, Encounter Ministries
Lisa Brenninkmeyer, Passionate Discipleship Lesson 9, Talk 9, Fighting the Good Fight
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