Not Afraid of Kings or Being Full-On Weird
“At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with...
No Shame Following Us, Just Grace
“I myself was convinced that I ought to do many things in opposing the name of Jesus of Nazareth. And I did so in Jerusalem. I not...
The Daily Practice Adds Up
“I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am going to make my defense today against all the accusations of...
Even Getting Ready is Part of the Process
“Being at a loss how to investigate these questions, I [Festus] asked whether [Paul] wanted to go to Jerusalem and be tried there...
I guess I’ll practice my presentation on a King before an Emperor
Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus. And as they stayed there many days,...
The Easy Way Out or God’s Kingdom In
After [Festus] stayed among them not more than eight or ten days, he went down to Caesarea. And the next day he took his seat on the...
Paul Making the Most of His Favor
24:24 After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, and he sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ...
Sometimes Your Help Contributes to Something Big
“Now after several years I came to bring alms to my nation and to present offerings. While I was doing this, they found me purified in...
Paul Finding Some Connection with Roman and Jewish Leaders
11 You can verify that it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem, 12 and they did not find me disputing with...