The final series describes Paul’s long, dangerous and eventful journey from Ephesus via Jerusalem to Rome. During this journey he spends a long time in prison and undergoes a stormy voyage by sea. Acts ends with Paul preaching in Rome. The gospel has reached the centre of the Roman Empire.
Paul, under guard travelled by ship to Puteoli and then by road to Rome. Groups of Christians met him along the way which encouraged him. He spoke to the Jews in the synagogue where a few believed and then spent time under house arrest speaking without hindrance. Acts 1:8 has been fulfilled.
28 Mar 2022
13. Paul stops over in Malta
After receiving a kind welcome in Malta there is an openness to the Gospel which comes about by miracles of healing.
27 Mar 2022
12. Paul’s dangerous voyage to Rome
Paul is transported to Rome by ship but in adverse weather conditions. On changing ships, it was decided to keep going. A storm hits the ship and eventually it is wrecked but all the people safely land on Malta - just as God had promised Paul.
26 Mar 2022
11. Paul’s message to King Agrippa
Paul gives his testimony to King Agrippa, Festus and others. They react against what he tells them but do not think he has done anything illegal but Paul has claimed the right to be tried by Caesar.
25 Mar 2022
10. Paul appeals to the Emperor for justice
After two years in prison, the Governor changes and Festus decides to re-try Paul in Caesarea. Paul, as a Roman citizen, appeals to Caesar and will be sent to the Supreme Court in Rome. King Agrippa II and his sister visit Festus.
24 Mar 2022
9. Paul’s message to Felix, the Roman Governor
In Caesarea, Paul is imprisoned. The High Priest, Tertullus and other Jews come to accuse in the legal court. Paul defends himself. Felix the Governor, hesitates to make a decision and Paul is kept in prison for two years.
23 Mar 2022
8. Paul saved from assassination
A group of forty men plotted to assassin Paul but his nephew heard and went to Paul and the Roman commander who quickly organised a large protection party to escort him to Caesarea to go Governor Felix because Paul was a Roman citizen and has to have a fair trial.
22 Mar 2022
7. Paul's debate with the Jewish leaders
The Roman commander organises a debate between Paul and the Sanhedrin to clarify the situation. It causes more problems as the High Priest and Paul get angry and the Sanhedrin argues with itself - between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Paul is taken back into prison.
21 Mar 2022
6. Paul’s message in Jerusalem
The story of Paul in Jerusalem is continued. Paul is allowed to address the crowd and tells the story of his conversion. The crowd listens and then rise up against him. The Romans imprison him and threaten punishment until Paul claims his Roman citizenship.
20 Mar 2022
5. Opposition to Paul in Jerusalem
Paul and his companions met with James and other leaders of the church in Jerusalem. Paul was asked to perform a Jewish ritual to please those Jewish Christians who followed Jewish laws. In the Temple, Jews from Asia Minor stirred up a riot against Paul in which Roman soldiers intervened.
19 Mar 2022
4. Paul on the road to Jerusalem
Paul travels through Ptolemais to Caesarea where he meets up with Peter. Different forms of prophecy are mentioned. Fellowship is offered to Paul at every church community - even those he has not planted.
18 Mar 2022
3. Paul advises the elders of Ephesus
Paul travels to Miletus, bypassing Ephesus but calls the elders of the Ephesian church to meet him. He is concerned to train the leaders in the way they should lead the church - with humility and not seeking gain for themselves.
11 Mar 2022
2. Paul on the move with the gospel
A plot to kill Paul makes him decide to travel by land to Jerusalem with a large team. On the way he visits the churches he has established to encourage them and organise leadership. At Troas, he shared with the church at length; Eutychus fell out of a window and died but then was resurrected.
4 Mar 2022
1. Strong opposition at Ephesus
Demetrius, a silversmith, organised a demonstration against the new faith that was taking away his livelihood and turning people away from following the cult of Artemis. The city clerk calmed the crowd in the amphitheatre indicating the need to use the law courts and the danger of rioting in the Roman empire.
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