Cross-Living 3: Acts 24-End

Before Gazing intently at the high council, Paul began: “Brothers, I have always lived before God with a clear conscience!” Instantly Ananias the high priest commanded those close to Paul to slap him… Acts 23:1-3After …I was a member of the Pharisees…I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Phil. 3:5,7

Transformation: the Difficulty “For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh…” Rom. 7:18-19 "their throat is an open grave, with their tongues they keep deceiving, the poison of asps is under their lips"; Rom. 3:13 Because

LAST WEEK But on the night immediately following, the Lord stood at his side and said, "Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause at Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome also." Acts 23:11

Only a kid helps – 23:12-35 A Corrupt Governor – 24 A Man-Pleaser – 25:1-12 A Debauched King – 25:13-26:32

Only a kid helps – 23:12-35 A Corrupt Governor – 24 A Man-Pleaser – 25:1-12 A Debauched King – 25:13-26:32 “No!” 3 times “Interesting, but later…” “You’re MAD !” “I know all about it…”

Only a kid helps – 23:12-35 A Corrupt Governor – 24 A Man-Pleaser – 25:1-12 A Debauched King – 25:13-26:32 The Perfect Storm – 27-28

As for me, my life has already been poured out as an offering to God. The time of my death is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 2 Timothy 4:6-7

2 Timothy 4:9-18 Make every effort to come to me soon; for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me…Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.Deserted At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.Undefeated But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth. Secure Hope The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

2 Timothy 4:9-18 Make every effort to come to me soon; for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me…Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.Deserted At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. Undefeated But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth. Secure Hope The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires 2 Timothy 4:3

2 Timothy 4:9-18 Make every effort to come to me soon; for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me…Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.Deserted At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.Focused But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth. Secure Hope The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. I am sending you to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.' Acts 26:17-18

2 Timothy 4:9-18 Make every effort to come to me soon; for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me…Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.Deserted At my first defense no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.Focused But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth. Secure Hope The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered. Acts 28:30-31