Complete the Task
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· 130 viewsEndurance: The ability to persevere in a task or calling. The Christian is called to endure in the face of trial or opposition, and his endurance brings spiritual rewards.
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17 From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.
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 Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.
Acts 20:17-24
1. Endurance is a virtue for God’s people
1. Endurance is a virtue for God’s people
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
2. Endurance is a mark of the Authentic Christian profession
2. Endurance is a mark of the Authentic Christian profession
Endurance is a hallmark of true Christian profession
Endurance is a hallmark of true Christian profession
22 All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.
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3. Christian endurance comes from God
3. Christian endurance comes from God
5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,
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4. Christian endurance involves standing firm
4. Christian endurance involves standing firm
58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
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5. The results of enduring
5. The results of enduring
We receive the Promise
36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
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12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
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b. We receive our Salvation
12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
c. We receive Protection
10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth.
3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.
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d. We become Mature
4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
e. We become an example for others
Encouragement for others
Encouragement for others
6 If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer.
Examples of endurance
Examples of endurance
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