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The Final Road to Rome

Scott Risley

Acts 27:1-28:31

In the last chapters of Acts, we see Paul on his journey to Rome encounter a storm that blows his ship off course and threatens all lives on board. Paul takes this chance to demonstrate spiritual leadership in the face of a difficult situation. Paul is met with much discomfort on this trip to Rome to testify. We can ask ourselves what is our own threshold for discomfort in serving God, and what might God be doing in our lives when He allows difficulties.

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Journey to Rome

Dennis McCallum

Acts 27:1-28:30

During Paul's journey from Caesarea to imprisonment in Rome, despite dire circumstances, Paul was able to maintain his faith in God and knew that it was God's Will for him to reach Rome and be imprisoned there. Many people came to Christ throughout this journey and Paul's two-year imprisonment in Rome.

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Trials in Caesarea

Scott Risley

Acts 23:11-26:32

Paul seizes his moment on trial in Caesarea to give his testimony and reason from the scriptures to many high power individuals. We see how people respond to the Gospel differently but most importantly we see Pauls' dedication to the truth and perseverance through a long imprisonment in Caesarea.

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Journey to Rome

James Rochford

Acts 23:11-26:32

Paul makes his defense before three Roman men; Felix, Festus, and Agrippa. Paul used evidence to explain his case while including the message of Jesus. Each of these men had a chance to hear and respond to Jesus' offer just like we do. Paul was focused on God's call and wasn't derailed by being in prison and on trial.

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The-Gospel

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Paul on Trial

Dennis McCallum

Acts 23:1-26:32

Paul is taken to Caesarea to stand trial before the Roma governor. Paul is imprisoned in Caesarea for two years but given enough freedom to allow friends to visit and provide for his needs, which allows Luke to write Acts, and Paul to write the prison epistles. Paul gives the gospel message each time he is brought before the court to respond to charges.

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Trials in Jerusalem

Scott Risley

Acts 21:1-23:11

Paul is prophesied to go to Jerusalem where he will be imprisoned. Paul does go to Jerusalem and ends up in front of the Jewish council where he gives the account for why he preaches the Gospel to the Gentiles. Through these events, we learn about God's grace and encouragement that he provides for those who risk everything for the sake of the Gospel.

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The Movement in Ephesus

James Rochford

Acts 18:24-19:41

God builds His church through five snapshots in Ephesus: 1) Apollos, 2) John the Baptist's disciples, 3) lecture hall of Tyrannus, 4) spiritual warfare, and 5) reaction of the people. God moves through His Holy Spirit covertly and overtly while protecting His people.

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Humility and Exaltation

Gary DeLashmutt

Matthew 23:5-12

Jesus emphasizes the importance of humility and God's opposition to pride. God is always opposed to the proud and He always exalts the humble. God does this by looking for: 1) our heart attitudes towards ourselves; 2) our view of human praise and recognition; 3) our fear of man or rest in Him. We can cultivate humility by cooperating with God in the process.

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The Second Journey - Part 2: Thessalonica and Athens

Scott Risley

Acts 17:1-34

Paul puts his trust in God's will as he is forced out of Thessalonica. We see how Paul uses the scriptures to reason with the people he preached to. He even uses none scripture in his reasoning with the Athenians to point them to God amongst their many idols.

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