Praying from Acts 20:35. Themes: Service, Compassion, Generosity
Command. The verse commands the reader to help the weak and remember Jesus’ words that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
Praying from Acts 20:33. Themes: Contentment, Humility, Materialism
Command. The verse commands the reader to not covet anyone’s silver, gold, or clothing.
Praying from Acts 20:32. Themes: God’s sovereignty, grace, sanctification
Promise. The word of God’s grace is able to build up and give the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Praying from Acts 20:31. Themes: Admonition, Perseverance, Tears.
Command. The reader is commanded to watch and remember the admonishment given by the speaker for a period of three years.
Praying from Acts 20:30. Themes: Deception, False teachers, Apostasy.
Command. The verse warns the reader to be aware of false teachers who will try to lead disciples astray.
Praying from Acts 20:29. Themes: Warning, False teachers, Protection of the flock.
Promise. The verse is a warning from Paul to the Ephesian elders that after he leaves, false teachers will come and harm the church.
Praying from Acts 20:28. Themes: Shepherd, Holy Spirit, Redemption.
Command. The verse commands the reader to take heed to themselves and to all the flock, to shepherd the assembly of the Lord and God which he purchased wit…
Praying from Acts 20:27. Themes: God’s sovereignty, Gospel proclamation, faithfulness to God’s word.
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to not shrink from declaring the whole counsel of God.
Praying from Acts 20:26. Themes: Salvation, Responsibility, Redemption.
Promise. The verse is a statement by the speaker that they are free from guilt or responsibility for the blood of others.
Praying from Acts 20:25. Themes: preaching, Kingdom, farewell
Promise. The verse is a statement from Paul to his audience that he believes they will not see him again. There is no command given.
Praying from Acts 20:24. Themes: Sacrifice, Endurance, Ministry
Command. The verse commands the reader to finish their race with joy and fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.
Praying from Acts 20:23. Themes: Persecution, Holy Spirit, Testimony.
Promise. The verse is stating that the Holy Spirit has testified that Paul will face bonds and afflictions in every city he goes to.
Praying from Acts 20:21. Themes: Repentance, Faith, Testifying.
Command: Repent and have faith in Jesus.
Praying from Acts 20:20. Themes: Teaching, Evangelism, Discipleship.
Command. The verse is commanding the reader to not shrink from declaring anything that is profitable and to teach publicly and from house to house.
Praying from Acts 20:19. Themes: Humility, Trials, Persecution.
Command. The verse commands the reader to serve the Lord with humility, tears, and perseverance despite facing trials and opposition from others.
Praying from Acts 20:12. Themes: Comfort, Healing, Miracles.
Promise. The verse is a summary of the outcome of a miraculous healing performed by Jesus, bringing comfort to those who witnessed it.
Praying from Acts 20:10. Themes: Resurrection, Comfort, Healing.
Promise. The promise is that the person’s life is restored.
Praying from Acts 19:39. Themes: unity, order, authority
Command. The verse commands the reader to seek resolution of any other matters in the regular assembly.
Praying from Acts 19:38. Themes: Justice, Legal System.
Command. The verse is commanding Demetrius and the craftsmen to press charges against anyone they have a matter against in the courts.
Praying from Acts 19:36. Themes: Obedience, Wisdom, Restraint.
Command. The reader is instructed to be quiet and not act impulsively.