Sermon Description

In Acts 20, we see a long travelogue, a long sermon, and a long elder meeting. Throughout this chapter, Paul and the other missionaries face many challenges and difficulties, but are able to do so because they are fueled by a genuine, joyful, wholehearted devotion to God.

Discussion Questions

1. In your own words, what does it mean to be “devoted” to something? What does it mean to be devoted to Jesus?
2. How can we help one another cultivate deep thoughtfulness and study in a soundbite culture?
3. How did Jesus display his devotion to the Father during his earthly life and ministry? How is the devotion of Jesus the fuel for our devotion?
4. Why is it hard for us to live in the tension between boldness and humility? Why are both essential in the life of a disciple?
5. How does a devoted heart lead to mission? What happens if we try to go out on mission without a true heart of devotion?

Prayer Points

• Pray Psalm 86:11, that God would give us all undivided hearts, fully devoted to him.
• Pray that our devotion would display in a commitment to going out on mission to a lost and dying world.