2012-07-15
Paul's fourth missionary journey: Will you believe?
Steve Lane

A. Review
End of the third journey – Ephesian elders
Acts 21:1

B. Paul at Jerusalem and Caesarea
Left in prison for two years Caesarea
“I appeal to Caesar!” Still many more opportunities to tell his story
Acts 27:3 – 4 He is not alone.
Acts 26:15 – 18 Step into the middle of a raging spiritual battle 2 Cor 10:4
Acts 26:20 That’s a trouble makers saying!
Acts 26:21 – 24
Acts 26:25 – 28 So much at stake that all else fades away
Acts 26:29 Open door? So much more – the force of a Spirit controlled life
Almost persuaded – had to get away from the edge

C. Paul sent to Rome (Adventure on the high seas)
D. Paul at Rome
Lives in a rented house. Writes the prison epistles; Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians and a letter to Philemon

E. Paul released, arrested, and killed
Writes 1 Timothy and Titus during this time
Back in prison in Rome by 67AD Writes 2Timothy.
Executed in Rome about 68AD 2 Timothy 4:6 - 8
F. Conclusion Acts 29 Hear and believe.
1) Make yourself fully available to Him and His purpose
2) Believe these verses
3) Pray for your church; direction, power [win, tend send]

1. "Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10)
2. "He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?" (Romans 8:32).
3. "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me . . . And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:18, 20).
4. "Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you and you shall glorify me" (Ps 50:15).
5. "My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).