1. The mercy he wanted to repay (14)
John MacArthur – This is the obligation a person has to someone whose house is on fire or
who is drowning. When someone is in great danger and we are able to help, we are
automatically and immediately under obligation to do what we can do to save him.”
A. He remembered his conversion
B. He recognized his calling
C. He received his commission
2. The mandate he wanted to obey (15)
A. A part to play
B. A place to preach
C. A price to pay
Acts 20:23-24 – “I am bound in my spirit…not knowing what I will encounter there except
the Holy Spirit testifies to me that chains and afflictions are waiting for me. But I do not
consider my life of any account as dear to myself that I may finish my course and the
ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace
of God.”
21:10-14 –Paul said, “What are you doing? Weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready
not only to be bound but to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus!” And he would
not be persuaded. So we stopped talking and simply said, “The Lord’s will be done.”
23:11 – “But the Lord stood by His side and said, “Take courage. For as you have
solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem you must witness at Rome also.”
3. The message he wanted to convey (16)
A. Why he spoke
B. What he shared
C. Who he sought