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08/25/2020 As we navigate through this passage of scripture together, I’d like us to be thinking about what non-believers see when they look at “the Church.”  What do non-believers learn about Jesus when they watch how “Christians” treat one another?  Is there a difference between Christian faith and Christian religion?  The Jewish Rulers in JerusalemContinue reading “THE APOSTLE PAUL #11”

08/18/2020 The Apostle Paul has made it unmistakably clear that his earthly life means nothing unless he is able to finish his “race” and complete the task the Lord has given him, the task of testifying to God’s grace. (Acts 20:24)  Governor Felix has sent for Paul and given him an opportunity to speak. FelixContinue reading “THE APOSTLE PAUL #10”

0/11/2020 The Apostle Paul is standing before Governor Felix in Caesarea. He has been accused of being a troublemaker who’s been stirring up unrest among the Jews all over the world, a ringleader of the Nazarenes who tried to desecrate the Temple. (Acts 24:5-6) In Acts 24:10, Governor Felix has asked Paul to defend himselfContinue reading “THE APOSTLE PAUL #9”

08/04/2020 When we left off last week, the Roman Commander in Jerusalem had learned of a plot to kill the Apostle Paul.  Because Paul was a Roman Citizen, the Commander had him transferred to Caesarea.  In Acts 23:26-30, He explains everything in a letter he writes to Governor Felix who was going to be tryingContinue reading “THE APOSTLE PAUL #8”

07/28/2020 Jews from the province of Asia came to Jerusalem and stirred up the whole city; accusing Paul of turning people away from Moses, from the Law, from the Temple and from God.  Acts 22:30 – “The next day, since the commander wanted to find out exactly why Paul was being accused by the Jews,Continue reading “THE APOSTLE PAUL #7”

07/21/2020             Last week we saw Paul and Stephen being attacked by angry mobs because they were both proclaiming that true Righteousness comes only through Jesus Christ and not by the keeping of the Law. Stephen died but Paul’s life was spared and it makes us wonder why that happens. Why did God rescue oneContinue reading “THE APOSTLE PAUL #6”

07/14/2020 We’re watching what the Apostle Paul is going through in order to finish the race and complete the task the Lord has given him; the task of testifying to the Gospel of God’s grace.  Last week, at the advice of the church leaders in Jerusalem, Paul underwent a rite of purification to prove thereContinue reading “THE APOSTLE PAUL #5”

07/07.2020 Paul willingly participated in purification rites along with four other men who were fulfilling their vows to become Nazarites. He also paid all their expenses. He did that to ease the tension among the Jews in Jerusalem The questions that have to be answered here are: Do I need to defend myself and explainContinue reading “THE APOSTLE PAUL #4”

06/30/2020 The Apostle Paul feels “compelled by the Spirit” to go to Jerusalem even though he’s expecting to face prison and hardships when he gets there. But he feels his life is worth nothing unless he finishes his race and completes his task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. (Acts 20:23-24) Acts 21:17-18Continue reading “THE APOSTLE PAUL #3”

06/23/2020:             In this series of posts, we’re watching the Apostle Paul, paying particular attention to the people the Lord brought into his life and the situations the Lord led him into, to see how the Lord used these people and these situations to keep Paul in the center of His will.             There are3Continue reading “The Apostle Paul #2”