Primarily I want to focus on one verse this morning: "And when Paul's SISTER'S SON heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul." Acts 23:16 Another plot has been hatched against Paul. ("Certain of the Jews … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … ANOTHER “REVELATION!”
Technically it's called a "Christophany," I think. The word literally means "an appearance of Christ!" And the Apostle Paul has had so many of these, has experienced them so often, that he quantifies their number like this: "an abundance of … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … PAUL BEFORE THE SANHEDRIN
Paul has somehow gotten himself into a real dilemma! He is standing before the Jewish Sanhedrin (over 90% of which hate him with a passion) with a Roman execution squad uncomfortable nearby! Paul clearly sensed the imminent danger … and skillfully … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … PAUL AND ANOTHER ANANIAS!
In Acts 23 Paul testifies before the august Jewish Sanhedrin (a term meaning 70 seats, literally; being 70 judges over Israel.) Things did not go so well … as Paul sought to secure his own freedom (prove his innocence from the false charges on … [Continue reading]
THE BOOK OF ACTS … A “RIOT” STARTED BY A “SINGLE WORD!”
Paul was witnessing/preaching/testifying to the Jewish people, who had already sought to kill him earlier that very day! He virtually reviews his life as a Christian … then began to relate how God called him to preach to the Gentiles! Paul's words … [Continue reading]
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