Acts 20:1-12
Paul sent out for Macedonia, he travel through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people.
Eutychus raised from the dead at Troas. The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted.
2 Corinthian fills in some of the details on Paul's return to Greece, so briefly covered in 20:1-6.
The apostle is preoccupied with the collection for the poverty-stricken(窮困) Christians in Jerusalem (then men listed in verse 4 are delegates from the Gentile churches).
Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "He's alive!"
His mission to the Gentiles has been much criticized by the Jews. This is his great gesture - a practical expression of the unity of Jew and Gentile in the church of Christ. It is supremely important to him - hence his determination to get to Jerusalem.
Troas: provides an interesting glimpse(一瞥) of early Christian worship - they meet on a Sunday evening in a private house for the Lord's Supper followed by a meal together. The sermon is very long: Paul has so much to say to them. The effort to listen for so long, late at night in the fuggy warmth of the lamps, proves too much for the weary Eutychus.
Why?
Paul encouraged people by speaking them words of God.
Paul healed the young man Eutychus alive and greatly comforted people their.
To be a Christian and be a servant of God should say word to encourage Christian and comfort them.
Paul took care the young man, for he cares everyone and loves them.
How?
Give comfort and encouragement to the needed people and brothers in church.
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