Aim: To be refreshed in our ultimate allegiance to Christ—as His church.
Doctrine: ''On to Jerusalem!'' reminds us in the church of the cost of discipleship. True believers give up everything for Jesus, because He alone is worthy of our all-in-all.
Exegesis: The dynamic features of the church's march to ''Jerusalem'': along the way, we meet wonderful brethren (vv. 7-11); in the journey, we are alerted to our absolute commitment (to Christ) (vv. 12-14); upon ''arriving,'' we prepare for the excitement ahead (vv. 15-16).
Further application: How Paul's ''On to Jerusalem!'' venture blesses the church today: because he models ideal discipleship for us, which calls for our total devotion to Christ.
Key verse: v. 13 ''Then Paul answered, 'What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.' ''
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Rev. Mark Henninger is a retired, ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa (B.A.) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div). He is married to his wife, Lesley, and together they have one daughter and...
