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Paul Says Goodbye
Paul’s Travels
13 But going ahead to the ship, we set sail for Assos, intending to take Paul aboard there, for so he had arranged, intending himself to go by land.
14 And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and went to Mitylene.
15 And sailing from there we came the following day opposite Chios; the next day we touched at Samos; and the day after that we went to Miletus.
16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he might not have to spend time in Asia, for he was hastening to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the day of Pentecost.
Paul Speaks to the Ephesian Elders
17 Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him.
Paul breaks his message down in Past, Present, and Future.
Today we will look at Paul’s reminisce of the past
Acts 20:
The Motive
Acts 20:18-19
The motive for Paul’s ministry is found in the phrase “serving the Lord” ().
He was not interested in making money () or in enjoying an easy life (), for he was the bondslave of Jesus Christ (; ).
Paul was careful to let people know that his motives for ministry were spiritual and not selfish ().
The motive for Paul’s ministry is found in the phrase “serving the Lord” ().
He was not interested in making money () or in enjoying an easy life (), for he was the bondslave of Jesus Christ (; ).
Paul was careful to let people know that his motives for ministry were spiritual and not selfish ().
What is our motivation?
The Manner
Acts 20:18-19
The manner of his ministry was exemplary ().
He lived a consistent life which anybody could inspect, for he had nothing to hide.
He served in humility and not as a “religious celebrity” demanding that others serve him.
But his humility was not a sign of weakness, for he had the courage to face trials and dangers without quitting.
Paul was not ashamed to admit to his friends that there had also been times of tears (see also , ; ; ; ).
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The Message
Acts 20:
The message of his ministry () was also widely known, because he announced it and taught it publicly () as well as in the various house churches of the fellowship.
He told sinners to repent of their sins and believe in Jesus Christ.
This message was “the Gospel of the grace of God” (), and it is the only message that can save the sinner (; ).
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