The Passions of the Church

Handout:

The Passions of the Church
Acts 20:17-24

The setting: Paul's farewell message to the elders of Ephesus.
The subject: The focus of ministry for the future of the Church.

1. A Passion to _______________.
   Not to __________, but to _________

   Two attitudes that mark a servant:
   a. ___________
   b. Willingness to endure ___________
   1.) ________________
   2.) ________________

2. A Passion for God's _______________.
   a. ___________________
   b. ___________________ = daily involvement in people's lives.

3. A Passion for the ____________.
   a. Repentance toward God
   b. Faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ

4. A Passion for God's ___________.