Paul’s journey in Acts, chapter 27 starts by reminding us that we often fall into our own storms when we choose to follow the majority.
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Paul is brought before King Agrippa and takes the time to share the gospel. When we are sharing the gospel, we should follow in Paul’s example: Find the Common Ground, don’t try and rush, begin with personal testimony, define the context (NOT about me, but of a living God), practice what you preach, preach it straight (no side steppin’), give God ALL credit and glory, give the Gospel and an invitation, be released from results, and give that they are damned.
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Knowing the history of corrupt and unjust trials, Paul appeals to Caesar to hear his case. There is a plan. Despite our circumstances, God sees the whole picture.
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Paul is brought before Felix because of false accusations against him. But the only thing he claims to be guilty of is being a follower of The Way. We should be guilty of the following things: being a follower of The Way, believing in the scriptures, believing in the resurrection, and being faultless. Paul ends up spending the next two years sharing the gospel with Felix.
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A plot to take Paul’s life is put into action, but overheard by Paul’s nephew. Paul is then given 470 soldiers to escort him to Herod’s beach house, where he spends the next two years getting some much needed R&R.
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Paul is standing before the council of Pharisees and Sadducees and brings up the topic of the resurrection, thus starting riot #3. The Lord stands by Paul and tells him to take courage. God has a plan even in the darkest hour
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Paul speaks out against the high priest after being unlawfully hit. We are reminded of a very similar scenario Jesus found himself in. Let us be like Jesus: clear, firm, and loving. Let God – God.
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Paul informs his captors that he is of Roman blood. We are reminded that God uses all things for his purpose and making His name known.
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Being disciplined by God does not mean that He doesn’t love us. God shows his love for us in His discipline.
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Paul speaks in his defense. Are we prepared for when we are asked to speak? The best tool in sharing your faith is YOUR story.
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