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The Going Church (Pt. 3)

In Session 12, "The Going Church (Pt. 3)," covering Acts 18:23-21:14, the focus is on Paul's Farewell Tour during his 3rd Missionary Journey. It underscores discipleship lessons, acknowledging the sometimes mundane and time-consuming nature of ministry. The importance of visiting both familiar and new places for disciple encouragement and outreach is highlighted. The session concludes with Paul's Farewell Address, encouraging disciples to continue their mission and emphasizing the hope of the resurrection.
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The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education.

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Backstory: The Going Church (Pt. 3)

Acts 18:23-21:14 | Session 12

Jim Dalrymple | Ozark Christian College

Paul’s Farewell Tour (3rd Missionary Journey)—Highlights vs. Mundane

1. Discipleship Lessons:

− Sometimes ministry is mundane (cf. Mk 4:26-29).

− Sometimes discipleship takes time.

2. Destination Lessons:

− Paul goes back to places he’s been (to encourage disciples).

− Paul goes out to places he’s never been (to make disciples).

− Paul goes to Jerusalem (like Jesus in Luke 9-19).

3. Leverage your timeline for the gospel:

Paul’s Farewell Address (Acts 20:13-38; 2 Timothy)

  1. Encourage disciples to continue making disciples.

  2. Paul leaves the responsibility to them, and to us.

  3. Paul sets sail for Jerusalem in hope because of the hope of the resurrection.

The Going Church (Pt. 3) Instructions

Section 01
22:06The Going Church (Pt. 3)The Going Church (Pt. 3)

Backstory: The Going Church (Pt. 3)

Acts 18:23-21:14 | Session 12

Jim Dalrymple | Ozark Christian College

Paul’s Farewell Tour (3rd Missionary Journey)—Highlights vs. Mundane

1. Discipleship Lessons:

− Sometimes ministry is mundane (cf. Mk 4:26-29).

− Sometimes discipleship takes time.

2. Destination Lessons:

− Paul goes back to places he’s been (to encourage disciples).

− Paul goes out to places he’s never been (to make disciples).

− Paul goes to Jerusalem (like Jesus in Luke 9-19).

3. Leverage your timeline for the gospel:

Paul’s Farewell Address (Acts 20:13-38; 2 Timothy)

  1. Encourage disciples to continue making disciples.

  2. Paul leaves the responsibility to them, and to us.

  3. Paul sets sail for Jerusalem in hope because of the hope of the resurrection.