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In Acts 22-28 the Apostle Paul faces trials, imprisonment, and ultimately, a bold mission to spread the Gospel.

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Saturday

Paul arrives in Rome, where he continues to preach the gospel and teach about Jesus to both Jews and Gentiles, despite being under house arrest.

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Friday

Paul embarks on a perilous sea voyage to Rome, faces a violent storm, and encourages the crew with a message of hope from God, ultimately leading to their safe arrival on the island of Malta.

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Thursday

Paul appeals to Caesar while on trial before Festus and King Agrippa, boldly sharing his testimony and the message of the gospel, which leads Agrippa to remark that Paul almost persuades him to become a Christian.

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Wednesday

Paul is brought before Governor Felix, where he defends himself against charges of inciting unrest, leading to prolonged imprisonment as Felix delays a decision while hoping for a bribe.

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Tuesday

Paul defends himself before the crowd in Jerusalem by recounting his conversion, then later stands trial before the Sanhedrin, where he cleverly divides the council by highlighting the dispute between Pharisees and Sadducees over the resurrection.

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Reflection on Spirit Empowerment

In Acts 22-28, Paul defends his faith before Jewish and Roman authorities, endures imprisonment, and ultimately journeys to Rome, where he continues to proclaim the gospel despite facing trials and challenges.

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Acts 15-21 is filled with crucial decisions, cultural shifts, and powerful testimonies.

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Saturday

Paul travels to Jerusalem despite warnings of impending danger, where he is arrested after being falsely accused of bringing Gentiles into the temple, prompting a tumultuous response from the Jewish crowd.

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Friday

Paul travels through Macedonia and Greece, encourages the believers, gives a heartfelt farewell address to the Ephesian elders, and emphasizes the importance of perseverance and care for the church.

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Thursday

Paul arrives in Ephesus, where he baptizes believers in the Holy Spirit, performs miracles, and faces significant opposition from local craftsmen angered by his teachings about the one true God.

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Wednesday

Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea, faces opposition in Athens where he delivers a notable sermon on the Areopagus, and later establishes a church in Corinth, working alongside Aquila and Priscilla.

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Tuesday

The Jerusalem Council addresses the inclusion of Gentiles in the church without the requirement of circumcision, leading to Paul and Silas embarking on a second missionary journey, where they convert Lydia and are imprisoned but miraculously freed.

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Reflection on Holistic Care

In Acts 15-21, the early church navigates challenges of including Gentile believers, while Paul embarks on missionary journeys, spreading the gospel widely despite opposition and persecution.

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Sunday Blog

Just like the Early Church in Acts 8-14, today, we are often called to stand up against injustice and falsehoods, even if it’s uncomfortable.

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Saturday

Paul and Barnabas continue their missionary journey, preaching in Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, where they face opposition, perform miracles, and establish new believers despite persecution.

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Friday

King Herod persecutes the church, leading to Peter's miraculous escape from prison, and the Holy Spirit commissions Paul and Barnabas for their first missionary journey to spread the gospel to the Gentiles.

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Thursday

Peter receives a vision that leads him to preach to the Gentile Cornelius, marking the inclusion of non-Jews in the church, which causes both excitement and controversy among the believers.

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Wednesday

Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest.

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Tuesday

Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen.

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