Bible Study - Acts 20

S - 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. 

Acts 20:24 ESV

O - Commentary:

He had one priority: “telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God” (Acts 20:24, NLT). The English word gospel (euangelion in Greek) means “good news” or “good message.” For Paul and the early Christians, this was not just any good news, but the life-transforming message about Jesus Christ—His death and resurrection for the salvation of humanity.

Grace (charitos in Greek) refers to God’s goodwill, favor, and kindness freely given to us, despite our unworthiness. We cannot earn or achieve God’s grace through our own merit, efforts, or good deeds; rather, it is a gift from Him. Our heavenly Father most fully reveals His grace to us through the gift of salvation that comes through believing in His Son, Jesus Christ

https://www.gotquestions.org/gospel-of-the-grace-of-God.html

A - God's grace is amazing.  He is Truth, the one who holds the entirety of life and death.  He is the one who brings absolute clarity as the "plumb line" to live our lives.  Yet, he is also grace.  This was displayed freely and beautifully in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross for every person's sin.  Knowing Paul's story of where he was before Christ, you can see how grace would be a prominent theme.  When we look through our own lens, it is just as astounding and humbling.

R - Heavenly Father, you are Truth and Grace.  Thank you for the accountability for our sins and the price Jesus paid for them.  Thank you also for your grace and forgiveness.  We are sinners and welcome the ability to lay them before you for your love to transform us more like you.