I hope you have all enjoyed this look in Acts and our study in the Kingdom of God.  I just love the way the book of Acts ends. Paul, in prison, is “proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching about … Read More »

The whole time I was reading today’s passage and Adam’s devotional, I was imagining myself standing on board a ship and looking into the distance toward some landmark, like lighthouse and harbor where I was headed to land. I imagine … Read More »

In Acts 26, Paul is defending himself before King Agrippa. Starting in verse 12, he recounts his conversion experience, when Jesus appeared to him on the road to Damascus. Jesus says that he appeared to Paul to appoint him to … Read More »

As he testifies before King Agrippa, Paul seems thoroughly aware of God’s sovereignty in his life and specifically in his imprisonment. His tone seems peaceful, at rest in God’s ultimate plan. His courageous testimony doesn’t sound fearful or pleading or … Read More »

This section of Acts provides a fascinating behind-the scenes glimpse of God tipping the scales of “justice” for His purposes. A sneak glance at the previous section indicates that Paul had been imprisoned for two years under the corrupt Felix, … Read More »

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is a frightening thing. This isn’t usually what you hear at church on Sunday mornings or at Bible studies, but it is the truth. The good news of the Kingdom of God is frightening because … Read More »

Paul was on trial for his faith. He could have backed down, denied his faith or been quiet. Instead he stood firm in his faith, logically defended himself and connected with common beliefs to lead people to Christ. He spoke … Read More »

What an encouragement it must have been to Paul that the Lord came to him in v.11 to reassure him that he would go to Rome and that his accusers in Jerusalem would not prevail against him there. We know … Read More »

Every time I read this part of Acts when Paul headed towards Jerusalem and inevitably going to be arrested and put to death, I want to shout with the elders of Ephesus and others warning Paul, “Don’t go!”  It’s like … Read More »

Many times our greatest personal challenges can turn into great kingdom opportunities and stepping stones into what God has destined for us. Paul knew that this trip to Jerusalem would bring trouble. He had to tear himself away from friends … Read More »