Finishing the Race
Keeping the faith through every season of life.
Paul's final triumphant words before his martyrdom.
The big idea
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Opening scripture
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
What does “Finishing the Race” walk through?
Finishing the Race
2 Timothy 4:7 · KJV
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
In plain English
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Living in the Light
This passage from 2 Timothy reminds us of our eternal hope and daily calling in Christ. Paul's final triumphant words before his martyrdom. As we walk in this truth, our hearts are filled with courage and peace.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank You for the truth of 2 Timothy 4:7. Write it upon my heart and let it guide my steps today. Amen.
Write it down
How can you apply 2 Timothy 4:7 to your current circumstances?
Go in Faith
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from 2 Timothy 4:7. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- 2 Timothy 4:7
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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