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The power of Jesus comes to the island of Malta. Paul suffers no ill effects after being bitten by a venomous snake, and people from all over the island are cured of sicknesses. Most certainly, Paul preaches the Gospel, God’s power for salvation.

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  BibleGateway: Acts 28:1-16 ESV Text: Acts 28:1-16 KJV Text: Acts 28:1-16 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 2:20      1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island… The power of Jesus comes to the island of Malta. Paul suffers no ill effects after being bitten by a venomous snake, and people from all over the island are cured of sicknesses. Most certainly, Paul preaches the Gospel, God’s power for salvation.

It’s a shipwreck, but one in which not one single person aboard is lost. Isn’t that exactly what God, through Paul, had said would happen? Lord, help us trust implicitly all that Your Word says and promises.

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  BibleGateway: Acts 27:27-44 ESV Text: Acts 27:27-44 KJV Text: Acts 27:27-44 The section starts at about 3:17 and ends at about 5:51 27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven… It’s a shipwreck, but one in which not one single person aboard is lost. Isn’t that exactly what God, through Paul, had said would happen? Lord, help us trust implicitly all that Your Word says and promises.

Finally Paul sets sail in what turns out to be a perilous voyage. As the storm rages on, Paul shows himself to be a calming force, speaking to his fellow shipmates of God’s promise to spare all their lives. What comfort we bring when we share the promises of God!

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  BibleGateway: Acts 27:1-26 ESV Text: Acts 27:1-26 KJV Text: Acts 27:1-26 The section starts at about 0:0 and ends at about 3:26      1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy,… Finally Paul sets sail in what turns out to be a perilous voyage. As the storm rages on, Paul shows himself to be a calming force, speaking to his fellow shipmates of God’s promise to spare all their lives. What comfort we bring when we share the promises of God!

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.

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  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, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly… 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.”

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  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 Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for… 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.

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  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 after certain days king Agrippa and Bernice came unto Caesarea… 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.

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  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 when Festus was come into the province, after three days… 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.

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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 five days Ananias the high priest descended with the elders,… 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!

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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 it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and… 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!

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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 gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up… 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!