So acts 25, what do you all think about that?? If you where "judging" him in Caesar's seat aside form the fact that you a christian, just on legal and moral grounds.
Would Paul be guilty or not?
Why did you make the choice you did?
How does 2 Corinthians 4:4 relate to the trials that Paul was put on?
Again, that sad thing is that the ones that where pushing and forcing the death of Paul where the religious teachers who where supposed to discern the move of God even before other and they TOTALLY missed it.
Chapter 26.
1 Corinthians 9:19-13 sums up the whole story of Paul's testimony. When it was good for the advancing of the Kingdom to mention he was a Roman he mentions his credentials, when it was advantageous for the Kingdom of God to say he was a Jew he says that. How awesome! He uses all of his past experiences and training, as well as his "dual citizenship" as a Roman and Jew to advance the Kingdom of God.
What things (experiences and training, and maybe even other opportunities that you have had) that you can use like Paul to advance the kingdom? What could you use to get you before powerful influential people to witness and tell them of all the good things Jesus has done for you?
Chapter 27.
verse 1... So THAT is where the Orange Julius comes from!! I LOVE those drinks!!!
Why did he say in verse 9 "sailing was now dangerous because the FAST was already over"?
v 11. they did not listen to Paul about the voyage at sea, rather they listened to the SAILORS AND CAPTAIN (who where VASTLY more experienced than Paul was, duh, makes sense right?). BUT who was right? The centurion listened to reason, experience, expertise, but then nearly died. That MUST be a warning to us that just because it makes sense, or just because someone with "knowledge and experience" says something does not mean it is the right decision to make. WE HAVE TO ASK GOD for direction often if there is question.
What would have happened if the centurion had taken then time (to listen to, maybe a tug on his heart) to listen to Paul, or better yet would he have taken the time to ask God if Paul was right?
Would Paul be guilty or not?
Why did you make the choice you did?
How does 2 Corinthians 4:4 relate to the trials that Paul was put on?
Again, that sad thing is that the ones that where pushing and forcing the death of Paul where the religious teachers who where supposed to discern the move of God even before other and they TOTALLY missed it.
Chapter 26.
1 Corinthians 9:19-13 sums up the whole story of Paul's testimony. When it was good for the advancing of the Kingdom to mention he was a Roman he mentions his credentials, when it was advantageous for the Kingdom of God to say he was a Jew he says that. How awesome! He uses all of his past experiences and training, as well as his "dual citizenship" as a Roman and Jew to advance the Kingdom of God.
What things (experiences and training, and maybe even other opportunities that you have had) that you can use like Paul to advance the kingdom? What could you use to get you before powerful influential people to witness and tell them of all the good things Jesus has done for you?
Chapter 27.
verse 1... So THAT is where the Orange Julius comes from!! I LOVE those drinks!!!
Why did he say in verse 9 "sailing was now dangerous because the FAST was already over"?
v 11. they did not listen to Paul about the voyage at sea, rather they listened to the SAILORS AND CAPTAIN (who where VASTLY more experienced than Paul was, duh, makes sense right?). BUT who was right? The centurion listened to reason, experience, expertise, but then nearly died. That MUST be a warning to us that just because it makes sense, or just because someone with "knowledge and experience" says something does not mean it is the right decision to make. WE HAVE TO ASK GOD for direction often if there is question.
What would have happened if the centurion had taken then time (to listen to, maybe a tug on his heart) to listen to Paul, or better yet would he have taken the time to ask God if Paul was right?
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