March 26, 2023: Facing Our Faith

Acts 21:1-36

Resolving for Faithfulness

to the Holy Spirit

Neil Schindler

March 26, 2023

Acts 21:1-36

1.  Paul’s situation: A dangerous resolve for Jerusalem (v 1-16)

 The context of Paul’s resolve – “constrained by the Spirit”

 The 1st test of Paul’s resolve: The Tyre disciples’ warnings

 The 2nd test of Paul’s resolve: Agabus’ warning

 2.  The result of Paul’s perseverance: A predictable arrest (v 17-36)

 “Honor the law:” A public plan to thwart the previous predictions

 The fulfillment of the Spirit’s warnings…and Paul’s resolve

 WEEKLY REFLECTIONS

 1.   How should we faithfully share difficult messages from the Spirit?

 2.   How might we sort out “contradictory” leadings from the Spirit?

 a.   Is there one option which doesn’t truly have godly motives?

b.   Is it possible to be faithful to both/all leadings in some way?

c.   If mutually exclusive, is there one you sense best honors God?