| I. The Apostle’s Plans |
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VERSES 15:22-29 |
| A. The Past Hindrance: |
For this reason I have often been prevented from coming to you; |
(22) |
| B. The Future Plans: |
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| 1. His Circumstances: |
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| a. His Ministry: |
but now, with no further place for me in these regions, |
(23a) |
| b. His Desire: |
and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you whenever I go to Spain |
(23b-24a) |
| 2. His Hopes: |
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| a. First: |
—for I hope to see you in passing, |
(24b) |
| b. Second: |
and to be helped on my way there by you, |
(24c) |
| c. Third: |
when I have first enjoyed your company for a while— |
(24d) |
| C. The Present Plans: |
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| 1. The Statement: |
but now, I am going to Jerusalem serving the saints. |
(25) |
| 2. The Explanation: |
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| a. The Contribution: |
For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. |
(26) |
| b. The Attitude: |
Yes, they were pleased to do so, |
(27a) |
| c. The Debt: |
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| (1) The Declaration: |
and they are indebted to them. |
(27b) |
| (2) The Explanation: |
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| (a) If: |
For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, |
(27c) |
| (b) Then: |
they are indebted to minister to them also in material things. |
(27d) |
| D. The Summary: |
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| 1. The Intentions: |
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| a. Initially: |
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| (1) First: |
Therefore, when I have finished this, |
(28a) |
| (2) Second: |
and have put my seal on this fruit of theirs, |
(28b) |
| b. Secondly: |
I will go on by way of you to Spain. |
(28c) |
| 2. The Conviction: |
I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. |
(29) |
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| II. The Apostle’s Request |
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VERSES 15:30-33 |
| A. The General Request: |
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| 1. The Appeal: |
Now I urge you, brethren, |
(30a) |
| 2. The Basis: |
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| a. First: |
by our Lord Jesus Christ |
(30b) |
| b. Second: |
and by the love of the Spirit, |
(30c) |
| 3. The Request: |
to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, |
(30d) |
| B. The Specific Items: |
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| 1. First: |
that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, |
(31a) |
| 2. Second: |
and that my service for Jerusalem may prove acceptable to the saints; |
(31b) |
| 3. Third: |
so that I may come to you in joy by the will of God |
(32a) |
| 4. Fourth: |
and find refreshing rest in your company. |
(32b) |
| C. The Blessing: |
Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen. |
(33) |