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Testifying to the Grace of God

February 27, 2022 Speaker: Mike Law Series: Acts

Topic: Exposition Scripture: Acts 20:1–38

Introduction

Context

Main Idea: Carrying forward the mission of Jesus requires us to be devoted to encouraging disciples, delighted in Jesus' resurrection power, determined to finish the task, and diligent in shepherding the flock. This can only be done through a deep dependence upon God and his grace.

1. Be Devoted to Encouraging Disciples (Acts 20:1–6)

    a. Exiting Ephesus (Acts 20:1)

    b. Going to Greece (Acts 20:2–3)

    c. Men on the Mission (Acts 20:4)

    d. Traveling to Troas (Acts 20:5–6)

2. Be Delighted in Jesus' Power (Acts 20:7–12)

    a. Gathering with God's People (Acts 20:7)

    b. Preaching Prolonged (Acts 20:7–9)

    c. Dozing, Dying, and a Death-Defying Deed (Acts 20:10)

    d. Dine and Dash at Daybreak (Acts 20:11)

    e. Life and No Little Encouragement (Acts 20:12)

3. Be Determined to Finish the Task (Acts 20:13–16)

    a. Intending and Hastening (Acts 20:13, 16)

    b. Day after Day (Acts 20:15)

4. Be Diligent and Depend Upon God (Acts 20:17–38)

    a. The Ministry of Paul (Acts 20:17–27)

    b. The Ministry of Elders (Acts 20:28–31)

    c. The Ministry of God (Acts 20:32–35)

Conclusion (Acts 20:36–38)

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