We are under the charge of the One in charge until we are discharged.

2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

Philippians 2:17
Yes, and if I am being poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

God doesn’t use what you hold back—He uses what you pour out.

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

The rebel looks to pick a fight, but the disciple picks the good fight regardless how it looks.

The Gospel defines freedom not as living without restraint, but living under righteousness.

Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.

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2 Timothy 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.

The crown of righteousness is not based on works of faith but faith that works.

Nathan Hale
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

How we live our life for Christ is not meant to be held back—it’s meant to be poured out.

Discussion Questions

1. Paul saw his life as a drink offering—poured out, not preserved. (2 Timothy 4:6; Philippians 2:17) → What does it practically look like to “pour out” your life for Christ in today’s culture? What areas are you tempted to hold back?
   

2. “The rebel looks to pick a fight; the disciple picks the good fight.” (2 Timothy 4:7; 1 Timothy 6:12) → How can we discern whether we’re fighting the good fight of faith—or just fighting to be right?
   

3. Freedom without faith leads to chaos; liberty without truth leads to lawlessness. (Galatians 5:1; John 8:36; Isaiah 5:20) → How does your understanding of true, biblical freedom contrast with what culture calls “freedom” today?
   

4. Paul finished his race not in first place, but in faithful obedience. (2 Timothy 4:7; Acts 20:24) → What “finish line” are you running toward? Are you chasing applause, comfort, or the commendation of Christ?
   

5. “Our life in Christ is not to be preserved—it’s to be poured out.” (2 Timothy 4:6–8) → What would change in your daily life if you fully embraced that statement? How can we help each other live that way consistently?