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Opening

Obstacles can’t change your objective. (1:12) (what has happened)

Paul did not see obstacles as a hinderance to his mission but an opportunity.

Stoned in Lystra in only to see the church grow

He wanted to go to Asia, no in and saw Lydia saved

Jailed in jailed in Philippi in and the jailer was saved

Jailed in

Jailed in Jerusalem falsely accused of leading a riot in but used in as an opportunity to witness

Remains under arrest and witnesses to many in the Roman government

Shipwrecked in Malta to preach the gospel to the native people

Taken to Rome to appeal to Caesar and stays two years witnessing to the most influential city in the world.

Circumstances can’t change the commitment. (1:13) (the imperial guard)

Chained to a soldier much of the time he was under arrest and in transit.

Committed to worship and witness.

Giving when its easy...

Attending when there is nothing better

Environment can’t change your endurance. (1:13) (my imprisonment)

The pressure was on. We cant buckle.

Fishing in the heat.

Willingness can change your witness. (1:14) (having become confident)