Acts 25.1-26.32 With the lingering reminder of the acts of violence and war brought to these shores on 9/11 that occurred 10 years ago, what is our response? From the lessons and life of Paul we need to be concerned. We need to be concerned enough about the brevity of life to share the gospel with those around us just as Paul did in this section of Scripture.
Acts 24.17-27 – Paul’s example once again challenges us to be clear in how we live and in how we witness so that others can hear with clarity the message of Christ. Paul provides opportunity for Felix to hear and respond to the central message of Christianity – the resurrection of Christ who is the believer’s hope.
Acts 24.1-16 Part II – This is the concluding message to the text began the previous week looking at the character of Paul. He was quite a character and had quite a character, a character that clear in conscience before God and man. Read and give thought to how he lived his life before God and others.
Acts 24.1-16 – Paul’s life has given us pause for reflection on our own walk with Christ. Over the past several weeks we have reviewed his life with a call to be courageous – to take courage. We take courage through the Word. We take courage in our walk. We take courage in our witness. We all face daily opportunities where we need to take courage. We have also seen from Paul that we need to be confident. Be confident because God’s plans are sovereign. Be confident because God’s protection is secure. In this passage we note from Paul’s own testimony the need to be consistent. His life is a great example.
Acts 23.11-35 – Have you ever had a terrible, horrible day? Paul had his share. In this passage we note two things that helped Paul manuever through the mine field of tough days. He found that God’s plans are sovereign and that God’s protection is secure. Hopefully they will help you in those tough days too.
Acts 22.30-23.11 – When the night seems darkest, when the day seems longest, when the mountain seems steepest, when the odds seem gravest – take courage. We find courage in the Word, we find it for our walk, we need it in our witness. Take courage for whatever you are facing today, much as Paul needed it when the Lord gave words of courage to reassure.
Acts 21.37-22.29 – What makes a compelling story? How do you share it so that others stay interested even perhaps change their own views based on that story. Paul shares his salvation story. See how he did in this chapter.
Acts 21.17-36 – Has there been occassion in which you have been falsely accused? How did you respond? What was the outcome? In this passage the Apostle Paul gives a couple of time tested valuable ways to handle those who would falsely accuse. It’s seen in our talk and in our walk. Just maybe they will help you the next time someone brings up something about you that isn’t true.
Acts 21.1-16 – We are surrounded daily by warnings of all kinds. We can’t get away from them. Although sometimes they border on the ridiculous, they are meant to protect us. During Paul’s journey to Jerusalem, compelled by the Holy Spirit to travel there, Paul was met with warnings. Although well intentioned warnings were given to him by those who knew what awaited him, Paul remained undaunted in his desire to complete the task given him by the Lord. It’s a question we need to ask ourselves: are we willing to do God’s will no matter what or are we still about following our own will?