How should we determine the failure or success of a ministry or outreach? Paul shared the Gospel with the very same angry crowd of Jews who were out to kill him. Outwardly speaking, Paul’s effort was a disaster. But, in God’s eyes, it was a success, because He reckons success by our obedience and faithfulness, not the outward response. Please open your Bible to Acts chapter twenty-one, and follow along Pastor Ray Viola begins his study of verses twenty-seven through forty.