Acts 19:21, 22 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying… I. An example of INTENSE DEVOTEDNESS. 1. Care of the Churches. Bad news from Corinth. Apostolic supervision required. Help for the poor saints at Jerusalem. 2. Love of souls. The message must be preached everywhere, even at Rome. 3. Self-sacrifice. The labors at Ephesus great. The weakness of the apostle a constant temptation to lessen his toil. The prospect both at Jerusalem and at Rome one of dark suffering, persecution, and probable death. II. THE PURPOSE OF GOD BLENDING WITH THE PURPOSE OF MAN. 1. No self-assertion, but simply absorbing desire to be employed for God. 2. Although the course of events unforeseen, yet the issue worked out gave the apostle "the desire of his heart." 3. The separation from Ephesus, which might have been painful and injurious to the Church there, prepared for by the occurrences in the city. It was necessary that Paul should go for his own personal safety. The disciples willingly parted with him. - R. Parallel Verses KJV: After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. |
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