FINISHING WELL: WHY THE WAY YOU END YOUR JOURNEY MATTERS

26/08/2025 54 min
FINISHING WELL: WHY THE WAY YOU END YOUR JOURNEY MATTERS

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Episode Synopsis

Segment 1:



• John MacArthur’s memorial service featured a booklet he wrote on finishing well.



• Reflecting on legacy forces us to ask: Am I prepared to end faithfully?



• Warm fellowship at the memorial reminds us the Christian life is a community journey.



Segment 2:



• Dr. MacArthur urged believers: don’t just grow old—finish strong.



• Intellectual pursuit is good, but love for Christ, and others, must not grow cold.



• Purity in thought and conduct matters, especially when nobody’s watching.



Segment 3:



• Celine Dion’s documentary reveals how idols fail when life gets tough.



• Six diagnostic questions to help uncover hidden idols of the heart.



• If Christ isn’t enough without your idol, He won’t be enough with it.



Segment 4:



• Church isn’t just a hospital—it’s also a training ground.



• Practical biblical principles help households navigate sin and struggle.



• Gratitude and gospel-centered living prevent families from falling into cycles of dysfunction.



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