Caesarea Paul was formally accused by the Jewish religious leaders through their attorney, (Tertullus) before Felix the governor. Then the governor nodded for Paul to speak. No grounds for accusations… (NASB) Acts 24:10-16 “…‘Knowing that for many years you have been a judge to this nation, I cheerfully make my defense, 11 since you […]
Paul was a prisoner in Caesarea protected by the Romans from Jews in Jerusalem. The Jews had plotted to kill Paul. A Roman commander protected him by sending him under heavy guard to Caesarea at night. Governor Felix read the report about Paul and waited for his accusers to come from Jerusalem. Five days […]
A Roman commander is a prime example of being morally upright, even though he probably did not believe in the living God of the Bible. When a plot to kill his prisoner Paul was brought to his attention, he immediately took action. (Acts 23:12-22) He gave orders to two centurions to ready 200 soldiers […]
The prayer of the week is based on Proverbs 6:16-19 Lord God, You are faithful to warn all who will listen to You. You warn of things hateful to You. Pride, lying, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that thinks up evil schemes, a life that rushes into doing evil, a false witness that […]
Paul knew of the Lord’s plans for him…to be a witness of Him in Rome. (Acts 23:11) He also knew God’s protection in hard circumstances. God can, and does, use various people and situations to fulfill His purposes. Paul trusted God, period. Do you? No matter how others treated Paul, his confidence was in […]
Paul was imprisoned in the Roman barracks in Jerusalem. He was being protected from the Jewish mob and religious leaders by the Roman commander. A conspiracy to kill Paul had been formed by over forty Jewish men. Paul’s nephew, his sister’s son, found out about it and came to Paul and told him during the […]
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 […]