This is the last of Paul's letters, and it is written at a dark time in his life. You see, Paul is in prison for the second time, in chains, abandoned by everyone except Luke. He realizes that he is at the end of his race and that death is imminent. And so, he writes to pass the torch to his young protégé and friend, Timothy.  In this letter, Paul encourages him to remain faithful to the work of the gospel. Today, Pastor John explains the background to this powerful and moving pastoral epistle. Let's join him right now in Second Timothy chapter one with the message Needed: Courageous Christians…