Paul tells us of his relationship with Timothy. Paul loves Timothy with a love that is unconditional. Paul also blesses Timothy with grace, mercy and peace which come from God.

Paul tells us who he is. He is an apostle because it was God's will. He also tells us that this calling came about because God had given him life both here on earth and in heaven.

Paul is writing his final letter. In the background of this book we see such passion. Paul wants Timothy to know that he has not quit, he still preaches the Gospel.

Paul closes the letter to Timothy by telling him to guard his ministry. We guard our ministries by staying away from sensual chatter, from meaningless conversations and so called knowledge that opposes the truth.

When we do good works and give generously we are putting things in a vault that will give us a foundation for the future no matter what happens.

Those who are rich should do good things, they should have an abundance of good works, they should be generous and also ready to give.

We can put our hope in God because He will abundantly cause us to have all that we dream of and desire.

Paul again instructs Timothy to teach those who are rich in this world. Why did Paul emphasize this? Because the lives of believers depended on it.

Jesus is immortal, He will never change. He lives in light that is impenetrable. Nothing can ever reach through and change of destroy Him. We honor Him, He has eternal dominion!

Jesus will appear in the proper time. He will appear as He is, the Blessed One, the Ruler, King of kings and Lord of lords.