In addition to the New International Version (2011) of the Bible, the following resources were used to help write this sermon: David Daniels, Lois: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy, Central Bible Church, Fort Worth, TX, 5-12-19; Gordon D. Fee, 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus in the Good News Commentary, pp. 171-73; R. Kent Hughes and Bryan Chapell, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus in the Preaching the Word Commentary, pp. 171-73; Thomas C. Oden, First and Second Timothy and Titus in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 26-30; Jeffrey A.D. Weima and S.M. Baugh, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus in the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, pp. 79-80.