WHAT COULD OR WOULD MOTIVATE A MAN TO GIVE UP EVERYTHING THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO MOST PEOPLE IN THIS LIFE, AND TO LIVE IN SUCH A WAY THAT HE CONTINUALLY INVITED DANGER, THREATS, PERSECUTION AND FINALLY DEATH?

Paul, at Caesarea made a statement that gives us some insight into the character of this great man Acts 21:13

If we can determine what motivated this faithful servant of God, we can find motivation for ourselves

GOD'S LOVE MOTIVATED PAUL

–Paul often noted God's love Rom 5:8

GOD'S LOVE MOTIVATED PAUL –Paul often noted God's love Rom 5:8 –The kind of world God loved impresses us with the quality of love 1Jhn 4:10

GOD'S LOVE MOTIVATED PAUL –Paul often noted God's love Rom 5:8 –The kind of world God loved impresses us with the quality of love 1Jhn 4:10 Paul was touched by God's love Eph 2:4-5

GOD'S LOVE MOTIVATED PAUL –Paul often noted God's love Rom 5:8 –The kind of world God loved impresses us with the quality of love 1Jhn 4:10 Paul was touched by God's love Eph 2:4-5 This love should motivate us as it did Paul 2Cor 5:14-15

PAUL'S LOVE FOR GOD

–Natural to love one who loves us - Paul returned God's love Matt 5:46; 1Jhn 4:19

PAUL'S LOVE FOR GOD –Natural to love one who loves us - Paul returned God's love Matt 5:46; 1Jhn 4:19 –Paul shows how critical one's love is 1Cor 13:1-3,13; 1Jhn 5:3; Gal 5:6

PAUL'S LOVE FOR GOD –Natural to love one who loves us - Paul returned God's love Matt 5:46; 1Jhn 4:19 –Paul shows how critical one's love is 1Cor 13:1-3,13; 1Jhn 5:3; Gal 5:6 –Jesus demonstrated love and so should we Heb 10:24; 1Cor 16:14

PAUL'S SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY

–Responded to God's love by doing Rom 5:1-2; Rom 1:14-15; Eph 1:3

PAUL'S SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY –Responded to God's love by doing Rom 5:1-2; Rom 1:14-15; Eph 1:3 –Paul worked hard to take the gospel to other people Acts 20:24; Ezek 33:8; Acts 20:26-27

PAUL'S SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY –Responded to God's love by doing Rom 5:1-2; Rom 1:14-15; Eph 1:3 –Paul worked hard to take the gospel to other people Acts 20:24; Ezek 33:8; Acts20:26-27 –This sense of responsibility led Paul into great danger 2Cor 11:23-28; Phil 1:21-26

PAUL'S CONCERN FOR LOST SOULS

–Concern for the Jews Rom 9:3; 10:1

PAUL'S CONCERN FOR LOST SOULS –Concern for the Jews Rom 9:3; 10:1 –Apostle to the Gentiles Acts 26:16-20; Rom 1:16; Acts 13:46-48; 16:9-10

PAUL'S CONCERN FOR LOST SOULS –Concern for the Jews Rom 9:3; 10:1 –Apostle to the Gentiles Acts 26:16-20; Rom 1:16; Acts 13:46-48; 16:9-10 –Paul's reply in Caesarea shows his concern for lost souls Acts 21:8-14; Lk 19:41; Acts 20:31; 2Cor 2:4

PAUL'S FAITH IN THE LORD'S HELP

–Paul knew he was not alone Matt 28:20; 2Tim 4:16-17

PAUL'S FAITH IN THE LORD'S HELP –Paul knew he was not alone Matt 28:20; 2Tim 4:16-17 –Paul had assurance from the Lord Acts 18:9-10

PAUL'S FAITH IN THE LORD'S HELP –Paul knew he was not alone Matt 28:20; 2Tim 4:16-17 –Paul had assurance from the Lord Acts 18:9-10 –Paul was strengthened by Christ Phil 4:13

PAUL'S HOPE OF HEAVEN

–Paul spoke of this hope many times Acts 23:6; Rom 8:24-25; Heb 6:17-20;

PAUL'S HOPE OF HEAVEN –Paul spoke of this hope many times Acts 23:6; Rom 8:24-25; Heb 6:17-20; Paul believed Jhn 14:1-3

PAUL'S HOPE OF HEAVEN –Paul spoke of this hope many times Acts 23:6; Rom 8:24-25; Heb 6:17-20 Paul believed Jhn 14:1-3 –Even in tribulation there is hope 2Cor 4:16-18; 5:1; 1Pet 1:3-9

PAUL'S HOPE OF HEAVEN –Paul spoke of this hope many times Acts 23:6; Rom 8:24-25; Heb 6:17-20; Paul believed Jhn 14:1-3 –Even in tribulation there is hope 2Cor 4:16-18; 5:1; 1Pet 1:3-9 –Hope sustains us through life, serving in spite of difficulties 2Tim 4:7-8

Paul was motivated to surrender his will to the Lord's will and spend his life serving the One who had died for him.

The things which motivated Paul to this kind of commitment should also motivate us to do the same

Paul was motivated to surrender his will to the Lord's will and spend his life serving the One who had died for him. The things which motivated Paul to this kind of commitment should also motivate us to do the same