Actions that Paul purposed
Actions that Paul purposed
Acts 2:22-35
1. Don’t get of track
22 "And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
2. Don’t forget the lost people
24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord
Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.
3. Be prepared to deal with difficult people
29 I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
30 Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.
31 So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
4. Never forget the role God has in all things
32 "Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified
5. Practice generosity
33 I have not coveted anyone's silver or gold or clothing.
34 You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions.
35 In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "
Acts 20:18-24
18 When they arrived, he said to them: "You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia.
19 I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, although I was severely tested by the plots of the Jews.
20 You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house.
21 I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.
22 "And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.
23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.
24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord
Purpose to poses the right attitude:
1. Make Ministry about Jesus rather than making it about you.
2. Always put in more than you take out
3. Teach the truth – don’t hold back
4. Follow the Spirit of God
Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.