Conspiracy!  The next day after Paul was rescued from a Jewish mob by a Roman commander, more than 40 Jewish men made a solemn oath: to fast from eating and drinking until they had killed Paul.  (Acts 23:12-13) Intrigue!  These forty plus men next visited the high priests and the Council (Sanhedrin).  They told of […]

  Paul was standing before the Roman commander and the Jewish Council (Sanhedrin).  The commander called a special session and desired to know why the Jewish people had formed a mob against Paul with the intent to kill him.  (Acts 22:30) What Paul knew. Paul looked intently at the Council.  He told them that he […]

  Paul was attacked and beaten by a Jewish mob in Jerusalem.  A Roman commander intervened and rescued him.  Then Paul asked permission to speak to those who wanted to kill him. Permission was granted and Paul told his story about how the Lord Jesus had met him.  Then, when Paul got to the point […]

The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 5:11-12 Lord God of the Bible I come to find refuge in You.  I choose to be glad and sing for joy because You are my Refuge. Please Lord; spread Your protection over all who love Your name.  May I ever rejoice in You, God my […]

The circumstances: The Jewish mob:  Wanted Paul dead and they beat him with the intent to kill.  (Acts 21:30-31) The Roman commander:  NASB) Acts 22:24 “the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, stating that he should be examined by scourging so that he might find out the reason why they were shouting […]

 Paul told his experiences to a quieted mob in Jerusalem.  He told them of meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus and then again in the temple in Jerusalem. The mob listened in approval as long as Paul told about how he had imprisoned, beat and approved the death of Stephen. (Acts 22:17-20) Paul told […]