How did the Apostle Paul discern God’s will and push forward despite opposition? And did the Apostle Paul go against the leading of the Holy Spirit? How did the early church display such amazing forgiveness of past wrongs and navigate deep difference? And how did Paul persist in the face of certain imprisonment and even death? All of that and more in Acts Chapter 21.
Big Idea for the Series: The early church carried the gospel throughout the known world in approximately 30 years and transformed an empire in 3 centuries. Now the church seems intimidated, uncertain amidst swift cultural changes. So, what did the early Christians, commanded by Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, do that we are not doing? Here are their Acts, and may they inspire our own.
Outline:
- Paul’s GPS
- Jerusalem!
- The Riot!
Key Takeaways:
- How the Apostle Paul interpreted God’s will for his life and how he responded to clear warnings of imprisonment at Jerusalem.
- Paul’s dual role and how he used his citizenship and knowledge of various cultures to further the gospel.
- The heartbreaking formal and final rejection of the Jewish leaders and the mob at the temple.
- Calling, not comfort, is our compass.