A Gift to Remember, Part 1

Pastor Jonathan preaching this morning from Romans 15:25-29

25 But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. 26 For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem. 27 It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things. 28 Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain. 29 But I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

Verses 25-29 all deal with a gift that Paul is privileged to deliver to the poor saints at Jerusalem. Though these may seem like minor details given in passing, the Spirit of God thought these important enough for the church in every age to remember this gift. What is this gift? See if you can find out. Hint: it's not the money!

Join us today as Pastor Jonathan covers the first two of five points in this passage: 1) the priority of the gift and, 2) the desire to give the gift.

Next time, we'll consider 3) the reason for the gift and 4) the significance of the gift. Then, the following week, we'll look at 5) the blessing of the gift.