Acts 20:22-24-- Questions for Reflection and Discussion

Acts 20:24 reads, “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” The KJV translates the second phrase, “so that I might finish my course with joy…” What reasons for the Christian’s joy are discovered in the following Scriptures?

1 Samuel 2:1—

Psalm 4:7—

Psalm 122:1—

Job 8:21; 22:22-26—

Ecclesiastes 2:26—

Acts 13:52; 14:15-17—

Luke 1:46-49—

Romans 15:13—

Philippians 1:4-6; 4:4—

What ministry (service) is the Holy Spirit impressing on you the desire to finish well?