Paul Before the Sanhedrin 30 The commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews. So the next day he released himand ordered the chief priests and all the members of the Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul and had him stand before them. 23 Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, “My … Read More
Month: November 2013
Acts 22:30-23:11 Encouragement
Paul walks in faith: Fully understanding the context of Acts 23:11 is key to interpreting this passage. Paul honors the Lord through his courage to stand up boldly in Jerusalem during his arrest, proclaiming the saving message of the gospel. Paul chooses to walk in faith, not by sight (2 Cor 5:7). Paul wants to … Read More
Acts 21:27-22:29 Encouragement
This is a flawless demonstration of Paul’s earlier mission statement in Acts 20:20. Picture this scene in your minds: To protect Paul from the crowds, the soldiers literally pick him up off the ground and carry him up the long stairway from the temple area to the Roman military fort called the Fortress of Antonia. … Read More
Acts 21:27-22:29
Paul Arrested 27 When the seven days were nearly over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, 28 shouting, “Fellow Israelites, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and our law and this place. And besides, he has … Read More
Acts 21:1-26 Encouragement
In our reading today, we find Paul continuing on his journey to Jerusalem. He is aware of what is before him, but is willing to give his life for the work of the ministry. He was aware that he would be going to prison. In verse 10, scripture tells of the prophesy that was given … Read More
Acts 21:1-26
On to Jerusalem 21 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Kos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to Patara. 2 We found a ship crossing over to Phoenicia, went on board and set sail. 3 After sighting Cyprus and passing to the south of it, we sailed … Read More
Acts 20:17-38
17 From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. 18 When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. 19 I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the … Read More
Acts 20:17-38 Encouragement
Paul’s Advice In this passage we see the Apostle Paul give some last advice to the church in Ephesus. Paul was the spiritual “father” to the church in Ephesus and this would be one of his last “live” sermons to his church. First, Paul begins his speech by sharing the “message” he gives to the … Read More
Reaching Every Part of the World
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (Jn 15:5) Making Jesus the center of your “ordinary” everyday life will lead to God using you in extra ways to reach the world. In … Read More
Acts 20:1-16 Encouragement
After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said good-by and set out for Macedonia. (Acts 20:1) God, the Holy Spirit, speaks every day to those who are hungry to listen. The God who has great plans for you, knows what each day and season of your life should look … Read More