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!