Paul’s underlying priorities for the ministry (Romans 15:22-29)

I. Paul’s commitment to reaching the unreached (Romans 15:22-24)

1. His delayed visit to Rome explained (Romans 15:22; Romans 15:20; 1 Corinthians 3:10)
2. His primary mission accomplished (Romans 15:23; Romans 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:18; Acts 16:6-8; Galatians 5:7)
3. His strategic itinerary to launch mission (Romans 15:24)

II. Paul’s motive for his visit to Jerusalem (Romans 15:25-27)

1. Motivated by love to edify (Romans 15:25)
2. Driven by spiritual reciprocity to the needy (Romans 15:26-27; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Galatians 6:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)

III. Paul’s empowerment by the Spirit (Romans 15:28-29)

1. Completed his mission (Romans 15:28)
2. With abundant blessings from Christ (Romans 15:29; Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:18-20)