Gods Presence in the Storm: Acts‬ ‭27‬:‭20‬-‭26‬ ‭ “20) Since neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small storm was assailing us, from then on all hope of our being saved was gradually abandoned. 21) When they had gone a long time without food, then Paul stood

Enduring the Storms of Life: Acts 27:14-20 “14) But before very long there rushed down from the land a violent wind, called Euraquilo; 15) and when the ship was caught in it and could not face the wind, we gave way to it and let ourselves be driven along. 16)

The Inner Voice of the Spirit: Acts 27:9-12 “9) When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over, 10) Paul began to admonish them, and said to them, “Men, I perceive that the voyage will certainly be with damage and great

The Personal Cost of Spreading the Gospel: Acts 27:1-8 “1) When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, they proceeded to deliver Paul and some other prisoners to a centurion of the Augustan cohort named Julius. 2) And embarking in an Adramyttian ship, which was about to sail

Paul’s Action Plan: Acts 26:1-29 “1) Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and proceeded to make his defense: 27) King Agrippa, do you believe the Prophets? I know that you do.” 28) Agrippa replied to Paul, “In a short

A Monumental Shift for Paul: Acts 26:1-3 “1) Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and proceeded to make his defense: 2) “In regard to all the things of which I am accused by the Jews, I consider myself fortunate,

Paul Before Governors and Kings: Acts 25:23-27 “23) So, on the next day when Agrippa came together with Bernice amid great pomp, and entered the auditorium accompanied by the commanders and the prominent men of the city, at the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. 24) Festus *said, “King

The Gospel Door Opens Among High Officials: Acts 25:13-22 “13) Now when several days had elapsed, King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and paid their respects to Festus. 14) While they were spending many days there, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying, “There is a man who

Paul’s Trial Before Festus: Acts 25:1-12 “1) Festus then, having arrived in the province, three days later went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. 2) And the chief priests and the leading men of the Jews brought charges against Paul, and they were urging him, 3) requesting a concession against Paul,

The Indecision of Felix: Acts 24:24-27 “24) But some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla, his wife who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. 25) But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened

The Providential Ruling: Acts 24:22-23 “22) But Felix, having a more exact knowledge about the Way, put them off, saying, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will decide your case.” 23) Then he gave orders to the centurion for him to be kept in custody and yet have some

The Value of a Clear Conscience: Acts 24:16 “16) In view of this, I also do my best to maintain always a blameless conscience both before God and before men.” Acts‬ ‭24‬:‭16‬ ‭ Let’s slow down and dig deep into this verse. It embodies an important concept that Paul both