Acts 27&28

Acts 27 is one big sea adventure. The thing that stuck out the most to me in this chapter is God's provision for Paul. He saved Paul's life, and comforted him with A visiting angel. Even though it must have been a terrible time of storms and hardship, God did not leave Paul alone to fend for himself, no, God provided every step of the way.

Acts 28:1-6 God provided once again with the snake. Paul had so many things he could testify about concerning God teaching him and providing for him!

Acts 28:7-10 a eucatastrophe! They were stuck on the island and many people were healed! god brought Paul this way for a purpose. 

Acts 28:11-16 once again notice God's provision for Paul!

Acts 28:17-30 once again Paul has an opportunity to share about what God has done for him and can testify. Notice that this time his testimony is different. Why do you think this is? 

Because this sums up the main thing God has been teaching me through reading acts I want to emphasize the last verse: "Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ." Acts 28:31

Acts 25&26

Acts 25:3 man these people really want this whol ambush idea to work out. Didn't they learn the first time that that technique is not gonna work. 

25:1-5 why do you think the Bible gives us a very specific time frame here? What do we learn from these details?

25:6-12 Gods plan for having Paul testify in Rome unfolds.

25:13-22 isn't it interesting to hear the story from Festus's point of view! 

25:23-26:31 So many times Paul is given the opportunity to share his testimony. It is repeated Many times within the book of Acts which marks its importance. 

26:32 If Paul had not appealed to Caesar he could have been set free. I wonder if he knew that. It was God's will for him to testify in Rome, and this line shows just how much of a sacrifice that was. 

Acts 23&24

Acts 23:1 Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin. This took great boldness and confidence. When you are caught, do you act so boldly? Paul was able to do so, because he was caught being submissive to God's plan for his life. Would you rather be caught because of following your own path, or because of following God's path for you?

23:2 once again notice Paul's boldness. 

23:6-8 there seems to always be great debates which tear the church apart. 

23:11 It is God's plan for paul to share his testimony. All our testimonies bring honor and Glory to God when they are told. 

23:12 Man the Jews back then were really violent. I suppose it is human nature, but still. 

23:16 God provided so that the plot to kill Paul would not succeed. There are no coincidences. It was not Paul's time to die so God led his sister's son to hear about the plot. 

23:17-35 the law seems to be really protective of Paul. The centurions do a lot to protect him and make sure his trial and treatment is fair, especially after they know he is a roman citizen. 

Acts 24 Throughout Paul's imprisonment he is given many opportunities to share his testimony and his beliefs. Isn't is so awesome how God turns catastrophes into eucatastrophes!