Jerusalem Bound

Inro: For the Name of the Lord Jesus

1. The Bond of Christian Fellowship - Love
   a. Love Demonstrable
   b. Love Hospitable
   c. Love in Trouble

   • in the name, for the name, and to the name of Jesus

2. Hardships of Christian Service
   a. Overcoming Great Distances
   b. Overcoming Great Opposition
   [Acts 21-28 NOT about persecution as the main theme, but of Paul standing before kings as his commission]
   c. Overcoming Great Intentions

   • the Name of Jesus your Strength and Firmness of Heart and Resolve

3. Committed Readiness of God's People
   a. Will not be persuaded otherwise
   b. Will silence opposition of all kinds
   c. Will go the distance

   • Jesus' Name is Worthy!

Application: Whence Courage? Bravery?

• The Word of God
• Prayer ~ communion with God
• Examples of others, past and present, both negatively and positively