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- Convinced that God would guard that which was entrusted to him — his life and apostolic ministry — until the day of judgment (2 Tim. 1:12b), Paul understood that the Almighty would preserve his life even in death under Nero, finally vindicating him through the resurrection of the dead upon Jesus’ return.
God’s protection meant Paul finally arrived in Rome after having survived a storm, a shipwreck, and even a snake bite. Background Study: Click here for an overview of the Book of Acts. Paul had been falsely accused by the Jews of causing trouble.
Aug 14, 2013 · God stopped Paul in his tracks, imparted new life to him, and claimed him as His servant. Even as God temporarily blinded Paul’s eyes physically, He opened them spiritually to see the light of the glory of Jesus Christ, risen from the dead (see 2 Cor. 4:4-6; Gal. 1:13-16).
- A. Paul’s Defense Before The Sanhedrin.
- B. Paul Is Delivered from The Plot of Assassins.
- (31-33) Paul Arrives in Caesarea.
1. (1-2) Paul begins his speech before the council.
Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, “Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. a. Paul, looking earnestly at the council: The previous day Paul saw a great opportunity go unfulfilled when the crowd at the temple mount did not allow him to finish his message to them, but started rioting again. Now Paul had another opportunity to win Israel to Jesus, an...
2. (3-5) Paul’s response to the punch in the face.
Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! For you sit to judge me according to the law, and do you command me to be struck contrary to the law?” And those who stood by said, “Do you revile God’s high priest?” Then Paul said, “I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’” a. God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! We wish we knew howPaul said these words. It would have helped to hear...
3. (6) Paul’s clever ploy.
But when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, “Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!” a. Paul perceived: Paul seems to have read his audience and saw they were not conducive to the gospel – the actions of the high priest and the attitudes of those present made this plain. So, Paul gave up on preaching the gospel, and did what he could to preserve...
1. (12-15) Forty men vow to set an ambush and kill Paul.
And when it was day, some of the Jews banded together and bound themselves under an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. Now there were more than forty who had formed this conspiracy. They came to the chief priests and elders, and said, “We have bound ourselves under a great oath that we will eat nothing until we have killed Paul. Now you, therefore, together with the council, suggest to the commander that he be brought down to you tomorrow, as though...
2. (16-22) Paul’s nephew learns of the plot and warns the Roman commander.
So when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their ambush, he went and entered the barracks and told Paul. Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him.” So he took him and brought him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to say to you.” Then the commander took him by the hand, went aside and asked privately, “What is it that you ha...
3. (23-24) Paul escapes to Caesarea, with a full military escort and a letter referring his case to the provincial governor.
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; and provide mounts to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.” a. Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen: 470 trained Roman soldiers would escort Paul out of Jerusalem. It was as if God wanted to exaggerate His faithfulness to Paul, and show him beyond any doubt that the promise...
Then the soldiers, as they were commanded, took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris. The next day they left the horsemen to go on with him, and returned to the barracks. When they came to Caesarea and had delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. a. Took Paul and brought him by night to Antipatris: The 200 soldi...
Nov 9, 2009 · Convinced that God would guard that which was entrusted to him — his life and apostolic ministry — until the day of judgment (2 Tim. 1:12b), Paul understood that the Almighty would preserve his life even in death under Nero, finally vindicating him through the resurrection of the dead upon Jesus’ return.
Jul 2, 2010 · How strange it must have seemed to Paul that God would prevent him from spreading the gospel. But he knew this wisdom from the book of Proverbs: The Lord will make a straight path for anyone who chooses to trust God rather than himself (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Acts 23 demonstrates how God can utilize even adverse circumstances to fulfill His purposes. Paul stands steadfast in the midst of trials, using wisdom and courage. God's protection over Paul is evident, and he is reassured that his mission in Rome will come to pass.
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God had to protect Paul because Jesus promised that he would go to Rome to testify of Him . b. Paul the prisoner : Paul had committed no crime; yet he was a prisoner.
