Category: Biblical Reflections

Acts 25:1–12 (NKJV) 1 Now when Festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem. 2 Then the high priest and the chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they petitioned him, 3 asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem—while … Continue reading Appeal to Caesar

Acts 24:10–27 (NKJV) 10 Then Paul, after the governor had nodded to him to speak, answered: “Inasmuch as I know that you have been for many years a judge of this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself, 11 because you may ascertain that it is no more than twelve days since I … Continue reading Paul's Defense

Acts 24:1–9 (NKJV) 1 Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul.2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and prosperity is being brought … Continue reading The Prosecution's Case

Acts 23:23–35 (NKJV) 23 And he called for two centurions, saying, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea at the third hour of the night; 24 and provide mounts to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.” 25 He wrote a letter in the … Continue reading Not on My Watch

Acts 23:11–22 (NKJV) 11 But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.”12 And when it was day, some of the Jews banded together and bound themselves under an oath, saying … Continue reading He Watches Over Me

LIVE@5 – Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Acts 22:22–29 (NKJV) 22 And they listened to him until this word, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he is not fit to live!” 23 Then, as they cried out and tore off their clothes and threw dust … Continue reading Use What You Have

LIVE@5 – Monday, August 1, 2022 Acts 21:39 - 22:21 (NKJV) 39 But Paul said, “I am a Jew from Tarsus, in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city; and I implore you, permit me to speak to the people.”40 So when he had given him permission, Paul stood on the stairs and motioned with … Continue reading May I Speak?

LIVE@5 – Friday, July 29, 2022 Acts 21:26–40 (NKJV) 26 Then Paul took the men, and the next day, having been purified with them, entered the temple to announce the expiration of the days of purification, at which time an offering should be made for each one of them.27 Now when the seven days were … Continue reading Mistaken Identities

LIVE@5 – Thursday, July 28, 2022 Acts 21:15–25 (NKJV) 15 And after those days we packed and went up to Jerusalem. 16 Also some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us and brought with them a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to lodge.17 And when we had come … Continue reading Play Nice, Paul!