In The Word Read: Acts 28:1-16 Safe at Malta 28 When they had been brought safely through, then we found out that the island was called Malta. 2 The natives showed us extraordinary kindness, for they kindled a fire and took us all in because of the rain that had started and because of the cold. 3 But […]
A Voice Of Faith
In The Word Read: Acts 27:21-44 21 When many had lost their appetites, Paul then stood among them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice and not have set sail from Crete, and thereby spared yourselves this damage and loss. 22 And yet now I urge you to keep up your courage, for there will […]
Wise Counsel
In The Word Read: Acts 27:1-20 Paul Is Sent to Rome 27 Now when it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to turn Paul and some other prisoners over to a centurion of the Augustan cohort, named Julius. 2 And we boarded an Adramyttian ship that was about to sail to the regions […]
Divine Confidence
In The Word Read: Acts 26:19-32 19 “For that reason, King Agrippa, I did not prove disobedient to the heavenly vision, 20 but continually proclaimed to those in Damascus first, and in Jerusalem, and then all the region of Judea, and even to the Gentiles, that they are to repent and turn to God, performing deeds consistent […]
Jesus Changes Everything
In The Word Read: Acts 26:1-18 Paul’s Defense before Agrippa 26 Now Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul extended his hand and proceeded to make his defense: 2 “Regarding all the things of which I am accused by the Jews, King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate that I am about […]
A Certain Jesus
In The Word Read: Acts 25:13-27 13 Now when several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived in Caesarea, paying their respects to Festus. 14 And while they were spending many days there, Festus presented Paul’s case to the king, saying, “There is a man who was left as a prisoner by Felix; 15 and when I […]
Guard Your Heart
In The Word Read: Acts 24:22-25:12 22 But Felix, having quite accurate knowledge about the Way, adjourned them, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.” 23 He gave orders to the centurion for Paul to be kept in custody and yet have somefreedom, and not to prevent any of his friends from […]
Respond Through The Spirit
In The Word Read: Acts 24:1-21 Paul before Felix 24 Now after five days the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and an attorney named Tertullus, and they brought charges against Paul to the governor. 2 After Paul had been summoned, Tertullus began accusing him, saying to the governor, “Since we have attained great peace […]
Have Courage
In The Word Read: Acts 23:11-35 11 But on the following night, the Lord stood near him and said, “Be courageous! For as you have testified to the truth about Me in Jerusalem, so you must testify in Rome also.” A Conspiracy to Kill Paul 12 When it was day, the Jews formed a conspiracy and put […]
A Good Conscience
In The Word Read: Acts 22:30-23:10 30 Now on the next day, wanting to know for certain why Paul had been accused by the Jews, he released him and ordered the chief priests and all the Council to assemble, and he brought Paul down and placed him before them. Paul before the Council 23 Now looking intently […]