Classic Sermon Outlines (continued)
CLASSIC SERMON OUTLINES — Alexander Maclaren
B. The Occasion of the Text.
He is led to speak about himself only in order to enforce his exhorta- ~ tion to Timothy to put his shoulder to the wheel and do his work for Christ _with all his might.
C. The Subject of the Text.
1. Its effect on Paul. The anticipation of death did not dull his interest in God's work in the world as witness the warnings and exhortations of the context. It did not withdraw his sympathies from his companions. It did not hinder him from pursuing his studies and pursuits, nor for providing for small matters of daily convenience. (II Timothy 4:9-22).
2. Its manner of expression. (a) Offering or more particularly a drink offering or libation, "I am already being poured out." No doubt the special reason for the selection of this figure is Paul's anticipation of a violent death. (b) Departure. Death is a going away, or, as Peter calls it, an exodus.
II. THE PEACEFUL LOOK BACKWARDS.
A. The Pauline Estimate of Life.
GePpOSIt COMMI(tec O nlm, OT TN yy nen
, he is now ready to return to the Lord
B. The Results of the Pauline Estimate of Life. iant and fair while it lasts and makes sergpneisat sult sees io oe accaies a So thinking of