The Apostle Paul shows us that a good spiritual leader is a Spirit-led humble servant who faithfully proclaims the Word in word and deed with courage and integrity. In part 19 of Acts: The Continuing Ministry of Jesus, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Acts 20:1-38.
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Study Notes
Understanding the Text
- Macedonia and Greece (20:1-6)
- Eutychus (20:7-16)
- Farewell Speech (20:17-38)
A Portrait of Spiritual Leadership
- consistent life (v. 18)
- humility (v. 19)
- passion (v. 19)
- perseverance (v. 19)
- courage (v. 20)
- public and private teaching (v.20)
- gospel focus (v. 21)
- sensitivity to the Spirit (v. 22-23)
- eternal perspective (v. 24)
- whole counsel teaching (v. 27)
- diligent watchfulness (v. 28)
- care for the church (v. 28)
- discernment (vv. 29-31)
- passionate admonishment (v. 31)
- not covetous (v. 33)
- hard working (v. 34)
- helping the weak (v. 35)
- generosity (v. 35)
- prayer (v. 36)
Applying the Text
- Who do you lead?
- What one characteristic of leadership can you work on this week?
