For the Love of the Saints

Acts 20 | Dr. Wes George

The love of the saints sparks travel to the church. 1-6, 13-16

• Paul travels to Greece. 1-3
• Paul travels to Troas. 4-6
• Paul travels to Miletus. 13-16

The love of the saints sends for the church leaders. 17

The love of the saints serves the church. 18-27

• He was with them. 18
• He was serving the Lord with humility, tears, and trials. 19
• He did not shrink back in his declarations. 20
• He taught publicly and privately. 20
• He taught repentance and faith toward Jesus. 21
• He is bound by the Spirit to Jerusalem. 22
• He is committed to finishing his course. 24
• He is testifying solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God. 24
• He is preaching the kingdom. 25
• He is innocent of the blood of all men. 26
• He did not shrink back from preaching the whole counsel of God. 27

The love of the saints shepherds the church. 28-31

• Oversee (guard) the flock the Holy Spirit has given you. 28
• Shepherd the church. 28
• Watch out for wolves among you. 29-30
• Be on the alert. 31
• Remember how you were admonished. 31

The love of the saints commends them to God and His Word. 32

• It is a word of grace. 32
• It is able to build you up. 32
• It is able to give you the inheritance. 32
• It is able to sanctify you. 32, John 17: 17

The love of the saints serves as an example for the church. 33-35

The love of the saints stirs up heartfelt prayer. 36-38

• He knelt down. 36
• They wept with him. 37
• They grieved his departure. 38