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When Paul again testifies to God’s grace, Festus accuses Paul of being out of his mind. But Paul explains that what he has said is a matter of verifiable record. Regardless, if one is said to be out of his mind, let it be said he’s out of his mind for Christ.

  BibleGateway: Acts 26:19-32 ESV Text: Acts 26:19-32 KJV Text: Acts 26:19-32 The section starts at about 2:36 and ends at about 4:31 19 Whereupon,… Read More »When Paul again testifies to God’s grace, Festus accuses Paul of being out of his mind. But Paul explains that what he has said is a matter of verifiable record. Regardless, if one is said to be out of his mind, let it be said he’s out of his mind for Christ.

Paul explains his Christ-given mission to both the Jews and the Gentiles: “So that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”

  BibleGateway: Acts 26:1-18 ESV Text: Acts 26:1-18 KJV Text: Acts 26:1-18 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:45      1 Then… Read More »Paul explains his Christ-given mission to both the Jews and the Gentiles: “So that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.”

In discussing Paul’s case with King Agrippa, Festus admits that he is clueless as to what charge can be brought against Paul. Let it always be said of God’s people that when they suffer, it is for doing good.

  BibleGateway: Acts 25:13-27 ESV Text: Acts 25:13-27 KJV Text: Acts 25:13-27 The section starts at about 1:38 and ends at about 4:1      13 And… Read More »In discussing Paul’s case with King Agrippa, Festus admits that he is clueless as to what charge can be brought against Paul. Let it always be said of God’s people that when they suffer, it is for doing good.

Knowing he wouldn’t get a fair trial in Jerusalem, Paul appeals his case to Caesar. God had told Paul that he would take the Gospel to Rome. Off to Rome he will go for still more opportunities to bring Christ to lost sinners.

  BibleGateway: Acts 25:1-12 ESV Text: Acts 25:1-12 KJV Text: Acts 25:1-12 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 1:47      1 Now… Read More »Knowing he wouldn’t get a fair trial in Jerusalem, Paul appeals his case to Caesar. God had told Paul that he would take the Gospel to Rome. Off to Rome he will go for still more opportunities to bring Christ to lost sinners.

While some may consider having to stand trial before a powerful man like Felix to be a setback, Paul sees it as an opportunity to proclaim Christ. Help us, Lord, to see even difficult situations as opportunities to serve our dear Savior.

BibleGateway: Acts 24:1-27 ESV Text: Acts 24:1-27 KJV Text: Acts 24:1-27 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:47      1 And after… Read More »While some may consider having to stand trial before a powerful man like Felix to be a setback, Paul sees it as an opportunity to proclaim Christ. Help us, Lord, to see even difficult situations as opportunities to serve our dear Savior.

The Lord works through a nephew and a Roman commander to safeguard Paul’s life. The Lord works in countless ways to protect His children. May we have eyes to see His protecting love!

BibleGateway: Acts 23:12-35 ESV Text: Acts 23:12-35 KJV Text: Acts 23:12-35 The section starts at about 1:43 and ends at about 5:8      12 And when… Read More »The Lord works through a nephew and a Roman commander to safeguard Paul’s life. The Lord works in countless ways to protect His children. May we have eyes to see His protecting love!

Paul’s trial before the Sanhedrin ends in a verbal fight between the Pharisees (the legalists) and the Saduccees (the liberals). More importantly, the Lord calls Paul to take courage, as He intends for the apostle to take the Gospel to Rome!

BibleGateway: Acts 22:22-23:11 ESV Text: Acts 22:22-23:11 KJV Text: Acts 22:22-30 The section starts at about 2:53 and ends at about 4:22      22 And they… Read More »Paul’s trial before the Sanhedrin ends in a verbal fight between the Pharisees (the legalists) and the Saduccees (the liberals). More importantly, the Lord calls Paul to take courage, as He intends for the apostle to take the Gospel to Rome!

Amazing Grace

Paul stands before the crowd, giving testimony to the grace and power of Christ to save a wretched sinner such as himself. Every Christian has his own story, but, when all is said and done, all of our stories are testimonies to the love of a forgiving Savior.

  BibleGateway: Acts 21:37-22:21 ESV Text: Acts 21:37-22:21 KJV Text: Acts 21:37-40 The section starts at about 5:8 and ends at about 5:54 37 And… Read More »Paul stands before the crowd, giving testimony to the grace and power of Christ to save a wretched sinner such as himself. Every Christian has his own story, but, when all is said and done, all of our stories are testimonies to the love of a forgiving Savior.

Once again Paul is viciously attacked by the haters of Christ. Hadn’t Jesus said that His followers would be hated and persecuted by the world? May God give His people strength and joy to suffer for the One Who endured so much for us.

  BibleGateway: Acts 21:26-36 ESV Text: Acts 21:26-36 KJV Text: Acts 21:26-36 The section starts at about 3:30 and ends at about 5:15 26 Then… Read More »Once again Paul is viciously attacked by the haters of Christ. Hadn’t Jesus said that His followers would be hated and persecuted by the world? May God give His people strength and joy to suffer for the One Who endured so much for us.

We read of a joyful meeting between Paul and the leaders of the Church in Jerusalem. What a blessed fellowship we share with Christ and one another! Note how Paul goes out of His way to foster the unity he shares with the church in Jerusalem.

  BibleGateway: Acts 21:15-25 ESV Text: Acts 21:15-25 KJV Text: Acts 21:15-25 The section starts at about 1:59 and ends at about 3:37      15 And… Read More »We read of a joyful meeting between Paul and the leaders of the Church in Jerusalem. What a blessed fellowship we share with Christ and one another! Note how Paul goes out of His way to foster the unity he shares with the church in Jerusalem.

Agabus prophesies Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem at the hands of the Gentiles. While Paul’s friends try to dissuade him from going to Jerusalem, Paul asserts he’s ready to die for Christ. Yes, He is worth dying for!

  BibleGateway: Acts 21:1-14 ESV Text: Acts 21:1-14 KJV Text: Acts 21:1-14 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:8      1 And… Read More »Agabus prophesies Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem at the hands of the Gentiles. While Paul’s friends try to dissuade him from going to Jerusalem, Paul asserts he’s ready to die for Christ. Yes, He is worth dying for!

God calls the Church today to be like Paul in its dedication to preaching the whole counsel of God. He calls pastors to faithfully shepherd blood-bought souls, especially guarding them against the false-teaching wolves.

  BibleGateway: Acts 20:17-38 ESV Text: Acts 20:17-38 KJV Text: Acts 20:17-38 The section starts at about 2:14 and ends at about 5:14      17 And… Read More »God calls the Church today to be like Paul in its dedication to preaching the whole counsel of God. He calls pastors to faithfully shepherd blood-bought souls, especially guarding them against the false-teaching wolves.