1 – Why does Paul use the metaphor of his impending death as a drink offering? What does it mean?

2 – How is death, especially that of a Christian, like a ship casting off its mooring lines?

3 – How is the Christian life like, "the good fight?" What's good about it?

4 – Why is it important to finish the race, not "win" it?

5a – The victor's crown for the early Olympic athlete was intrinsically valueless, but highly prized. Why?

5b – Who will receive a crown of righteousness? How? Why?

5c – Why is righteousness what we most need?

5d – How do we obtain righteousness?

6 – How does this farewell address from Paul encourage Timothy? Us? How does it affect our lives today?