Paul’s Personal Ministry Philosophy: Acts 20:18-27
As Paul gathered the elders of the church at Ephesus around him on the beach, he shared his personal ministry philosophy that made him so fruitful for Jesus Christ. Rather than giving a commentary on theses verses, I am going to let them speak for themself. These verses always impact me.
“18) And when they had come to him, he said to them, “You yourselves know, from the first day that I set foot in Asia, how I was with you the whole time, 19) serving the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials which came upon me through the plots of the Jews; 20) how I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and teaching you publicly and from house to house, 21) solemnly testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. 22) And now, behold, bound by the Spirit, I am on my way to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there, 23) except that the Holy Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions await me. 24) But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.” 25) And now, behold, I know that all of you, among whom I went about preaching the kingdom, will no longer see my face. 26) Therefore, I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 27) For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.” Acts 20:18-27
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
