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The Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 42 – The Voyage and Shipwreck
Chapter 42—The Voyage and Shipwreck This chapter is based on Acts 27; 28:1-10. At last Paul was on his way to Rome. “When it was determined,” Luke writes, “that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus’ band. And entering into a ship…
Read MoreThe Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 41 – “Almost Thou Persuadest Me”
Chapter 41—“Almost Thou Persuadest Me” This chapter is based on 25:13-27; 26. Paul had appealed to Caesar, and Festus could not do otherwise than send him to Rome. But some time passed before a suitable ship could be found; and as other prisoners were to be sent with Paul, the consideration of their cases also…
Read MoreThe Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 40 – Paul Appeals to Caesar
Chapter 40—Paul Appeals to Caesar This chapter is based on Acts 25:1-12. “When Festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem. Then the high priest and the chief of the Jews informed him against Paul, and besought him, and desired favor against him, that he would send for…
Read MoreThe Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 39 – The Trial at Caesarea
Chapter 39—The Trial at Caesarea This chapter is based on Acts 24. Five days after Paul’s arrival at Caesarea his accusers came from Jerusalem, accompanied by Tertullus, an orator whom they had engaged as their counsel. The case was granted a speedy hearing. Paul was brought before the assembly, and Tertullus “began to accuse him.”…
Read MoreThe Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 38 – Paul a Prisoner
Chapter 38—Paul a Prisoner This chapter is based on Acts 21:17-40; 22; 23:1-35. When we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.” On this occasion, Paul and his companions formally presented to the leaders of the…
Read MoreThe Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 37 – Paul’s Last Journey to Jerusalem
Chapter 37—Paul’s Last Journey to Jerusalem This chapter is based on Acts 20:4-38; 21:1-16. Paul greatly desired to reach Jerusalem before the Passover as he would thus have an opportunity to meet those who should come from all parts of the world to attend the feast. Ever he cherished the hope that in some way…
Read MoreThe Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 36 – Apostasy in Galatia
Chapter 36—Apostasy in Galatia This chapter is based on the Epistle to the Galatians. While tarrying at Corinth, Paul had cause for serious apprehension concerning some of the churches already established. Through the influence of false teachers who had arisen among the believers in Jerusalem, division, heresy, and sensualism were rapidly gaining ground among the…
Read MoreThe Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 35 – Salvation to the Jews
Chapter 35—Salvation to the Jews This chapter is based on the Epistle to the Romans. After many unavoidable delays, Paul at last reached Corinth, the scene of so much anxious labor in the past, and for a time the object of deep solicitude. He found that many of the early believers still regarded him with…
Read MoreThe Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 34 – A Consecrated Ministry
Chapter 34—A Consecrated Ministry In His life and lessons Christ has given a perfect exemplification of the unselfish ministry which has its origin in God. God does not live for Himself. By creating the world, and by upholding all things, He is constantly ministering to others. “He maketh His sun to rise on the evil…
Read MoreThe Acts of the Apostles: Chapter 33 – Laboring Under Difficulties
Chapter 33—Laboring Under Difficulties While Paul was careful to set before his converts the plain teaching of Scripture regarding the proper support of the work of God, and while he claimed for himself as a minister of the gospel the “power to forbear working” (1 Corinthians 9:6) at secular employment as a means of self-support,…
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