acts 20:24 meaning

But it may be added that hours of sleep are rarely forfeited, indeed, for hours of devotion, but hours of professed devotion are often broken by sleep, or by what in the long run is even more disastrous—by sleepiness. Repentance. Paul solemnly charged these elders, as those to whose care was committed the Church of God—that sacred body which the Lord had redeemed by his own blood—to do these three things. What does Acts 2:19-20 mean? — Glorious Day of the Lord ... Tell of the associations of St. Paul with Troas, and give illustrative instances of his singular power to draw out towards himself the affection of those whom he served for Christ's sake. Paul could feel that, as a minister of Jesus Christ, he had done his work thoroughly, conscientiously, faithfully, as in the eye of Christ himself. They must have been treasured in the memory of the apostles, and have been often mentioned by them, but never written down. Faith and Courage: Commentary on ACTS - Page 455 IV. The Book of Leviticus God grant that his Church may ever be "ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors, through Jesus Christ our Lord!". 1. But the apostle, looking forward to a distracted and injured Church, torn by false doctrine, laid waste by sinful men, was grieved at heart, and he uses the language of solemn adjuration and entreaty. which seems to be explanative of the former, or of what is meant After the pattern of Christ's own mission. Attack from without: "Grievous wolves entering in … not sparing the flock" (Acts 20:29). Our constructions break; but in him is the unbroken continuity of life itself. The anticipated future, with its bonds and its sufferings and possibly death itself, raised the soul of the man, exalted him; and he stands before us in the noblest stature to which even he ever attained. Paul continually looked forward to the time when he and his converts should meet in the heavenly kingdom; this helped to sustain him under persecution and disappointment. The kingdom of grace. Other men, on the eve of a long journey, would have sought repose. He imperiled his life for our defense. Gospel which he ministered, and gifts qualifying him for it, and Enduring Word Bible Commentary Acts Chapter 24 The Scofield Study Bible: New American Standard Bible - Page 1794 II. These are men that had labored for the Lord with him while he was with them for three years. 1. Such preparations are: 1. And after this visit how many fresh memories would cluster around the place and the people and that seven days' halt! Apply to some of the suffering lots now given to God's people. The pulpit is not an easy-chair. A DIVINE CREATION. The long voyages made in those days in sailing-vessels of only moderate speed would afford time for conversation with Luke and others, for a narrative of the past labor to be at least laid up in Luke's memory. This is what constitutes repentance. The more we take from God, the more we have to give; and again, the more we give, the more we have. Studies in the Book of Acts: Acts 2:1-21 Ill indeed will it be for those who will then have no future for which to hope, and no past which they can survey with grateful pleasure. LASTLY, PAUL'S MOVING TENDERNESS OF SPIRIT IN ALL. Found inside – Page 274How— ever, this form is also translated as fulfilled (Luke 2:43; John 19:28), finished or finish (John 4:34; 5:36; 17:4; Acts 20:24), and consecrated (Hebrews 7:28). The word is used in other Greek literature to mean complete. 16. The passive state unworthy of God's children. Socially. An illustration of scripture depicting the bible verse Acts 20:24. Salem Media Group. He lived to enlighten, to comfort, to bestow, to redeem. I only want to finish the race. 2. THE TRUTH WITH THE PERSONAL STAMP ON IT. " - Knowing Jesus intimately -- in a way that surpasses everything else. Initially developed as an online study, this book is ideal for personal spiritual development, use by teachers and small group leaders, and for sermon development. CHEERFUL ANTICIPATION OF PERSONAL SUFFERING. We could think of it edifying us in terms of building a muscle or of erecting a structure. The place, or time, or way of service it was for his Master to settle; and what had to be borne in rendering the service he was willing to let his Master wholly arrange. great doctrine of it is salvation, whence it is called the Gospel It appears in and through all. I. As the world grows wiser it has a diminishing regard for those "great" men who signalized their career by splendid surroundings, or by brilliant exploits, or by displays of muscular or intellectual strength; it is learning to reserve its admiration and its honor for those who generously spent their faculties and their possessions on behalf of others. The "word of His grace" in this context is most specifically the whole gospel. It is an arrangement made entirely in view of man's physical and spiritual interests. by his course, namely his ministry, the ministry of the Gospel: Acts 20:28(NASB) Verse Thoughts No matter where Paul ministered, his greatest concern was to preach the gospel of Christ.. and so we discover that in Ephesus as elsewhere, Paul preached boldly in public places and went from from house to house.. testifying to Jew and Gentile alike, of the need of repentance towards God - and faith towards the . THE TRUTH IN ITS ANTAGONISTIC PHASES. To teach is to be taught. Paul, in his farewell message to the Ephesian elders, remarks: "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 . The poor should see that Christianity is on their side. II. Their share in the general service of the Church is important. in his intercession for them at the right hand of God; and in the The abrupt ending of Acts prior to Paul's trial before Caesar lends support to the idea that it may have initially served as a "legal brief" in Paul's behalf - cf. If we are not troubled about out' sin, we shall not care about forgiveness. If we do not open our hearts to God, he cannot work his good work in us. The study of this passage must help to inspire very different views. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Acts 20:24. If you try to fill it with earthly things, you will continuously feel empty. He then most truly expresses his own nature, reveals his essential spirit, when he is giving light, love, truth, joy, life, unto his children. "The Church of God which he hath purchased with his own blood." I. His words must have brought back the memory of his self-denying and superhuman labors; and many a resolution must have sprung up in their hearts to live for Christ, and to be steadfast unto death in defense of his precious truth. In the heat of coming storm and darkness kindles the core of light; the Divine love has given all for him, and for it he will give all in return. I. Plus, The Open Bible gives you even more access into the pages of the Word with book introductions and outlines to provide context and themes from beginning to end. Our Lord did not say that there was no blessedness in receiving, only that it is more blessed to give. The comfort and stability of the Church at Troas, the growth in grace and knowledge of the disciples there, were his one consideration, Here was an opportunity of preaching Christ to them, of advancing their spiritual life, of imparting to them more of the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ—an opportunity that might never recur, anti so he would make the most of it. It breathes the air of the upper kingdom. Felix met Paul at Herod's headquarters. The apostle is a beautiful example of cheerfulness and hopefulness. II. Neither count I my life - I do not consider my life as so valuable as to be retained by turning . ITS RECOMPENSE IS IN THE ETERNAL FUTURE. Baptist Hymnal 1991. To give is more blessed than to receive. The apostle. and ascribes the justification of a sinner to the free grace of There are two messages interweaved together: Paul's personal integrity and responsibilities which are identified in the phrases that begin with "I" that are meant to serve as an example of leadership, and the specific direction and charge to the elders who are about to assume sole leadership in their own right. The cautious vigilance of Paul in superintending THE RISING SPIRITUAL LIFE of the infant Churches; a lesson in faithfulness and devotion to the interests of fellow-Christians, as well as in allegiance to Christ. 2. Eutychus may have fallen into the street, but it is more likely that he fell into the hard paved courtyard. He is on his last mission journey. "An inheritance among all them which are sanctified" (Acts 20:32). The "whole counsel of God" may be regarded as including—, I. Especially true of the active efforts of Christians for the world. The missionary spirit in the Church is very different from mere visionary optimism, or speculative scheming for mankind. Acts chapter 20 KJV (King James Version) 1 And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.. 2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,. the will of the flesh, or the will of man; and in a word, as the 2. The spiritual hero must reckon with the world's spirit of compromise and the Church's lack of sympathy; he must be sometimes misunderstood and maligned. Acts 20:20. Apr 30, 1989. Too often the young are punished for what is merely due to the influence of surrounding circumstances and the undeveloped bodily conditions. Paul has called for the elders from the church in Ephesus to come to the coast to Melitus to meet him as he is on his way to Jerusalem. Newly revised 11-lesson study of the book of Acts. CONFIDING PRAYER. But no sooner was the uproar ceased than St. Paul started upon a new course of labor and danger. GIVING PRESENTS. No life is more wearing than that which men live who think for nothing, care for nothing, but making wealth. attended with the Spirit of God and power: and this being the At least they can show that they do not "preach to live" so much as "live to preach." And there is another way in which it acts to great advantage. And it is of the first importance that the soul should have its due and adequate opportunities of culture. I. The life of Jesus said it. Paul apprehended: 1. Acts 20:17-24 NKJV. "From the first day that I came in into Asia … I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind" (Acts 20:18, Acts 20:19). 2. Jesus is life from the dead.—R. THE SPIRITUALITY OF THE CHURCH. It has been assumed that all references to "breaking bread" (Luke 24:35, Acts 2:42, Acts 2:46, Acts 20:7, and 1 Corinthians 10:16) in the New Testament are referring to a common meal and never refer to the Lord's Supper. Any one and anything can do that; and the further we go down in the scale, the more we find recipiency common and supreme. safe home to himself. And in every one of these respects it must be maintained that Paul is an example for all Christian teachers and pastors, for all time. Today’s Truth: Love is not jealous or boastful. 1 Corinthians 15:58 ; 1 Corinthians 9:17 ; 1 Corinthians 9:18 ; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 ; 1 John 3:16 ; 1 Peter 5:12 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:2 ; 1 [+...], 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Corinthians 9:17; 1 Corinthians 9:18; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 1 John 3:16; 1 Peter 5:12; 1 Thessalonians 2:2; 1 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Corinthians 4:1; 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 2 Corinthians 4:8; 2 Corinthians 4:9; 2 Corinthians 5:8; 2 Corinthians 6:4-10; 2 Corinthians 7:4; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 3:11; 2 Timothy 4:17; 2 Timothy 4:6-8; Acts 1:17; Acts 14:3; Acts 21:13; Acts 22:21; Acts 26:17; Acts 26:18; Acts 9:15; Acts 20:21; Colossians 1:24; Ephesians 1:6; Ephesians 2:4-10; Ephesians 3:13; Galatians 1:1; Hebrews 10:34; Hebrews 12:1-3; Hebrews 2:3; Hebrews 2:4; John 15:27; John 17:4; Luke 2:10; Luke 2:11; Philippians 1:20-23; Philippians 2:17; Philippians 3:13-15; Revelation 12:11; Romans 11:6; Romans 3:24-26; Romans 4:4; Romans 5:20; Romans 5:21; Romans 8:35-39; Titus 1:3; Titus 2:11; Titus 3:4-7, Nor do I count my life precious — It adds great force to this and all the other passages of Scripture, in which the apostles express their contempt [+...]. Had he spoken less, it would have been "the Spirit's course" that he was restraining, not his own vanity, not his own inconsiderateness. design: neither count I my life dear unto myself: in choosing them in Christ unto salvation, before they had done "None of these things move me" (Acts 20:24). 1. Verses 26-30 the Roman commander wrote to Governor Felix explaining what happened. There was . 11. mercy of God, displayed in the scheme of salvation of the grace 5. Too easily the company would take up the notion that this was a judgment on inattention, and such an idea must be at once and fully corrected. While in Miletus, the apostle Paul gave his farewell address to the elders from Ephesus (20:17-35). GIVING KNOWLEDGE. But not as a hireling who sees the wolf coming; rather as a brave warrior who retreats fighting. The people would never forget that it was the Lord's Supper, and that those who partake in such a service should watch against human infirmities. 1. 3. Christ, and so he did finish his course, ( 2 Timothy 1 * When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. THE DEMANDS WHICH TRUST AND AFFECTION MAKE UPON OUR TEACHERS. 13. He set before himself this aim, that he "might finish his course with joy." Walking probably some twenty miles to Assos to meet the vessel. Found inside – Page 92to translate these terms, above all here in the book of Acts, has proven to be a daunting theological and scholarly challenge, as the variations among the English translations of the Acts of the Apostles document. His spiritual exaltation included—. Yes; we would think nothing of the small hours being reached, and the many lights in the upper chamber fading before the return of the sun, were it the converse of merely human affection that detained us—men and women anti families together. HOW THE HOLIEST SERVICE ON EARTH MAY BE EXPOSED TO THE INTERRUPTION OF APPARENT ACCIDENT, ANYWAY TO INTERRUPTION WELCOME TO NO ONE. I do not suppose that Paul in prison, and within sight of martyrdom, remembered his words at Ephesus. We know (2 Corinthians 2:13) that Paul found no rest in his spirit because he found not Titus his brother at Tress, and accordingly went on to Macedonia to seek him, and that he was greatly comforted by finding him there (2 Corinthians 7:6, 2 Corinthians 7:7). (1) From Ephesus, Paul travels to Macedonia. It includes the knowledge of a Savior; joy in the reception of him; and firm confidence in his reconciling, sanctifying, and blessing grace. 2. desirous of fulfilling in such a manner, as to give up his They had witnessed a three years' continued impartial "warning of every one night and day with tears. THE COMPLETE CIRCLE OF REVEALED TRUTH. And the nearer we come to him, the happier we are. Acts 21. 9. Notice especially that Paul says he is committing us to the word of His grace which is able to build us up, to edify us. Endurance in toil. Some one has spoken to this effect—that hours of sleep are rarely broken by devotion, often enough for light causes. He alone can turn the feeble service into a means of power, he alone give the increase to human sowing and watering. So far as mere truth is concerned, a stranger with competent knowledge can instruct us; but truth, in its personal relations with us, can only be taught by those who know us; and our ability to receive such influence depends largely on our love for those who give it. ST. PAUL WAS AS TRULY MOVED TO GO FORWARD TO SUFFERING AS HE HAD BEEN TO GO FORWARD TO WORK. The self-devotion of the preacher. 22 "And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. Intro. HOW WITH SOVEREIGN EASE CHRIST TRANSMUTES THE MOST INOPPORTUNE CALAMITY INTO MERCY'S CHOICE MEMORIALS. Compare his language in Ephesians 3:4, where he speaks of their 'being' "able to understand his knowledge, in the mystery of Christ." And every man's faith must be strengthened, and his love for Christ and for souls kindled into a flame, as he catches the warmth of the glowing love of this mighty worker in the kingdom of God. Acts 20:24 — New International Reader's Version (NIrV) 24 But my life means nothing to me. The confusion in that natural but solemn assembly, the disturbance to thought, and the pain of mind especially to some,—these were quite enough to unhinge the occasion. v. 24 key verse . If "anger hath a privilege," much more so has zeal. 19 I served the Lord with all humility, with many tears, and with trials which happened to me by the plots of the Jews. for the elders to travel from Ephesus to Miletus 1 day (estimated) spent with the Ephesian elders in Miletus (Acts 20:18-38) And still we need to distinguish between failings, which come out of human frailties, and sins that come out of human willfulness. After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to Macedonia.. a. A glimpse into the activity of Paul's life. While "faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ" will secure all else that can be wanted till the time comes for faith to turn to sight. IT IS ANGELIC. John Piper. From the hope of the Gospel, nor from the ministry of the word, nor from his journey to Jerusalem; they did not shake his faith, nor inject fear into him, nor cause him to alter his purpose and design: neither count I my life dear unto myself: life is a very valuable thing, no outward or temporal . 283: Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated. The energy of the apostolic personality. Of his own example, and of all the lessons condensed into it. good or evil, and without any consideration or foresight of, or Read Revelation 2:1-7. The world requires a gospel. II. 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