Acts 13-14; 16-20
Romans 1; 3-6;
8; 12; 15
1 Corinthians
1;3;5-6; 10; 12-13; 15;16
Galatians 1;
3; 5-6
1
Thessalonians 1-5
Introduction
to the Reading:
As you read
about Paul's journeys, you can tell he had some specific tendencies while
traveling and goals as well. For instance, he would usually visit the
Jewish synagogue first, and after the Jews rejected the news about
Jesus, he would start preaching to the gentiles. What do you notice about
Paul's travels? There are plenty of things you may notice. In fact, I've
written a whole paper just on Paul's interactions with the Roman government.
But from a broader viewpoint, what would you say are Paul's goals? Most
importantly, how would you summarize Paul's message?
Paul's main
goal was obviously to share the good news about Jesus. While we may not be
called to be full time missionaries and travel the globe, we too can
intentionalize what we do. We too can deliberately find ways to share Jesus.
How can you share Jesus in your daily travels - even if they are only to the
grocery store?
Paul had a
message to share. It was quite clear: we all are in some way responsible for
Jesus' death since we are all sinners, but Jesus has conquered death - and sin!
Forgiveness of sins and eternal life is yours. What is your message?
Prayer/Hymn:
by Frances
Havergal
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
In living echoes of Thy tone;
As Thou hast sought, so let me seek
Thy erring children lost and lone.
O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
The wandering and the wavering feet;
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
Thy hungering ones with manna sweet.
O strengthen me, that while I stand
Firm on the rock, and strong in Thee,
I may stretch out a loving hand
To wrestlers with the troubled sea.
O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
The precious things Thou dost impart;
And wing my words, that they may reach
The hidden depths of many a heart.
O give Thine own sweet rest to me,
That I may speak with soothing power
A word in season, as from Thee
To weary ones in needful hour.
O fill me with Thy fulness, Lord,
Until my very heart o'erflow
In kindling thought and glowing word,
Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show.
O use me, Lord, use even me,
Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where,
Until Thy blessed face I see,
Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share!
Source: http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/903#ixzz24nXGrL20
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
In living echoes of Thy tone;
As Thou hast sought, so let me seek
Thy erring children lost and lone.
O lead me, Lord, that I may lead
The wandering and the wavering feet;
O feed me, Lord, that I may feed
Thy hungering ones with manna sweet.
O strengthen me, that while I stand
Firm on the rock, and strong in Thee,
I may stretch out a loving hand
To wrestlers with the troubled sea.
O teach me, Lord, that I may teach
The precious things Thou dost impart;
And wing my words, that they may reach
The hidden depths of many a heart.
O give Thine own sweet rest to me,
That I may speak with soothing power
A word in season, as from Thee
To weary ones in needful hour.
O fill me with Thy fulness, Lord,
Until my very heart o'erflow
In kindling thought and glowing word,
Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show.
O use me, Lord, use even me,
Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where,
Until Thy blessed face I see,
Thy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share!
Source: http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/903#ixzz24nXGrL20
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