Sermon Title: Let's Follow Even When We're Tempted to Flee
Sermon Text: Acts 21:17-36
Preparation Question: Where in your life are you most tempted to withdraw rather than trust and obey God?

Following God often means staying faithful when humility is costly, opposition is loud, and control is gone.

1. Choose humility over self-protection. (v. 17-26)

2. Remain faithful when obedience is opposed. (v. 27-32)

3. Trust God when control is lost. (v. 33-36)

Response Questions:
1. What stands out to you most in Paul’s actions or attitude in Acts 21:17–36, and why?
2. Why do you think Paul was willing to lay down his personal rights for the sake of unity, even knowing it might not protect him from trouble?
3. Have you ever experienced obedience to God being misunderstood or opposed by others? How did that affect your faith or response?
4. In what ways do we tend to try to regain control when circumstances feel chaotic or unfair, rather than trusting God?
5. What will humble, faithful obedience look like for you this week?