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Acts CH 20 Paul’s Farewell Address The Agora in Athens John Oakes, PhD San Diego September, 2015

Themes in Acts 1. The work of the Holy Spirit in establishing the Church. Acts 1:2, 1:4-5, 1:7, 1:16 2. The Kingdom of God. Acts 1:3, 1:6 3. Growth and development of the Church. 1:8 4. Fulfillment of Old Testament Prophecy 1:20

I. The Holy Spirit in Acts Acts 1:2 Instructions through the Holy Spirit. 1:4-5 Wait for the Holy Spirit. 1:7 Power from the Holy Spirit. 1:16 The Holy Spirit spoke the prophecies 2:1-4 The Holy Spirit falls on the apostles. 2:17-18 Pouring of the Holy Spirit prophesied in Joel. 4:8 Peter spoke, as he was filled by the Holy Spirit. 4:25 He spoke through David. 4:31 Filled with the Holy Spirit, the house was shaken. 5:32 The Holy Spirit witnesses to the resurrection. 6:3-6 Those known to be full of the Holy Spirit chosen to lead.

The Holy Spirit in Acts 7:55 Stephen was full of the Holy Spirit. 8:29 The Holy Spirit tells Philip to share with the Ethiopian Eunuch. 9:31 The Church strengthened and encouraged by the Holy Spirit. 10:19 The Holy Spirit tells Peter to go with the three Gentile visitors. 10:44-47 The Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius and his house. 11:28 The Holy Spirit tells Agabus about a famine. 13:2-4 The Holy Spirit set apart Barnabas and Saul for missionary work, and sends them off. 13:52 The disciples filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit In Acts 15:28 The Holy Spirit influenced the decision of the Jerusalem Council. 16:7 The Spirit of Jesus prevents going to Bithyia. 20:22 Paul compelled by the Holy Spirit to go to Jerusalem. 20:23 The Holy Spirit warns Paul of danger. 20:28 The Holy Spirit makes and chooses elders. 21:11 The Holy Spirit tells Agabus how Paul will die. Q: What does all this tell you?

III. Growth and Development of the Church The Marketplace in Corinth Acts 1:8 “You will be my witnesses… to the ends of the earth” How did they do it? How can we do it?

Growth of the Church Acts 2:41 Three thousand added that day. Acts 4:4 The disciples grew to five thousand. Acts 5:14 More and more men and women. Acts 5:28 You have filled Jerusalem…. Acts 6:7 The number of disciples increased rapidly and a large number of priests were obedient. Acts 8:4 Those scattered preached the word wherever they went.

Church Growth is “Normal” Acts 9:31 Grew throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria Acts 11:24 A great number… Acts 16:5 Grew daily in numbers… Acts 17:6 Caused trouble all over the world.

Acts 19&20: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey: AD53-58

Ephesus: Paul’s Favorite Church Acts 19:8-10 Paul starts a campus ministry that affects all of Asia. The Lecture Hall of Tyrannus

Acts 19 Paul in Ephesus The theater in Ephesus where a little riot happened The Church will have an impact!

Acts 20 Paul Addresses the Ephesian Elders This is Paul’s farewell address v. 18 You know how I lived… Q: How did Paul live? v. 19 Served with great humility v. 19 … and with tears 1 Thess 2:1-12

Paul’s Farewell Address v. 20-21 Q: What did Paul preach? v. 22-24 I consider my life worth nothing Q: What was Paul holding onto? Q: How did that make him feel? Q: How can you be more like Paul in this?

Address to the Ephesian Elders Acts 20:25-27 How could Paul be “innocent of all men’s blood? Q: Can you say this? 20:28-35 Advice to shepherds. v. 28-31 Protect against false teaching v. 33-35 Help the needy and the lowly, not your own financial or other good. v. 36-38 A final farewell.