Acts 28:17–31 (NKJV) 17 And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them: “Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner … Continue reading The Final Frontier
Miracle on Malta; Arrival in Rome
Acts 28:1-16 1 Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2 And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. 3 But when Paul had gathered a … Continue reading Miracle on Malta; Arrival in Rome
Shipwrecked
Acts 27:39–44 (NKJV) 39 When it was day, they did not recognize the land; but they observed a bay with a beach, onto which they planned to run the ship if possible. 40 And they let go the anchors and left them in the sea, meanwhile loosing the rudder ropes; and they hoisted the mainsail … Continue reading Shipwrecked
Treat Him Like a King
Jesus’ Triumphal Entry John 12:12–15 (NLT)12 The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors 13 took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of … Continue reading Treat Him Like a King
Stay in the Ship
Acts 27:22–38 (NKJV) 22 And now I urge you to take heart, for there will be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. 23 For there stood by me this night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve, 24 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; … Continue reading Stay in the Ship
In the Tempest (Euroclydon)
Acts 27:9–21 (NKJV) 9 Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over, Paul advised them, 10 saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.” 11 Nevertheless the centurion … Continue reading In the Tempest (Euroclydon)
Agrippa's Decision
Acts 26:24–27:8 (NKJV) 24 Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”25 But he said, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason. 26 For the king, before whom I also speak … Continue reading Agrippa's Decision
Paul's Testimony
Acts 26:12–23 (NKJV) 12 “While thus occupied, as I journeyed to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, 13 at midday, O king, along the road I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with me. 14 And when we all had fallen to … Continue reading Paul's Testimony
Answering Agrippa
Acts 26:1–11 (NKJV) 1 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.”So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself: 2 “I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because today I shall answer for myself before you concerning all the things of which I am accused by the Jews, 3 especially … Continue reading Answering Agrippa
The Blessing
Genesis 49:22–26 (NKJV) 22 “Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough by a well; his branches run over the wall. FruitfulNourishedExtensive Territory 23 The archers have bitterly grieved him, shot at him and hated him. 24 But his bow remained in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands … Continue reading The Blessing