CONCERN FOR LOST PEOPLE

Acts 20:16-21

  Introduction:

       A.  These verses show the Apostle Paul’s concern and attitude for people

             who are lost.

       B.  A personal examination.

   I.  Discussion using Paul as an example.

       A.  What should be the basis for our concern?

             1.  A  ‘servant attitude.’  Titus 1:1,  Romans 1:1, Romans 1:14-17, Mat-

                  thew: 20:24-28

       

             2.  A love for lost souls.  1 Thessalonians 2:8

       B.  The characteristics of Paul’s service:

             1.  ________________  service.  Acts 20:19

                  A.  We must realize that we were lost .  Romans 3:23

                  B.  We must realize that we were saved by grace.  Ephesians 2:8-9

             2.  _________________service.  Acts 20:19, 31

             3.  _________________service.  Acts 20:17, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

             4.  _________________service.  2 Timothy 4:6-8

Conclusion:

       

       A.  The Apostle Paul had a passion to teach the gospel to lost people.

       B.  He serves as our example.  1 Corinthians 11:1