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Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Acts 25:1 NKJV Now when Festus had come to the province, after three days he went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem. Acts 25:2 NKJV Then the high priest and the chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they petitioned him, Acts 25:3 NKJV asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem--while [they] lay in ambush along the road to kill him. Acts 25:4 NKJV But Festus answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was going [there] shortly. Acts 25:5 NKJV “Therefore,” he said, “let those who have authority among you go down with [me] and accuse this man, to see if there is any fault in him.” Acts 25:6 NKJV And when he had remained among them more than ten days, he went down to Caesarea. And the next day, sitting on the judgment seat, he commanded Paul to be brought. Acts 25:7 NKJV When he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood about and laid many serious complaints against Paul, which they could not prove, Acts 25:8 NKJV while he answered for himself, “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I offended in anything at all.” Acts 25:9 NKJV But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, answered Paul and said, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and there be judged before me concerning these things?” Acts 25:10 NKJV So Paul said, “I stand at Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be judged. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you very well know. Acts 25:11 NKJV “For if I am an offender, or have committed anything deserving of death, I do not object to dying; but if there is nothing in these things of which these men accuse me, no one can deliver me to them. I appeal to Caesar.” Acts 25:12 NKJV Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, “You have appealed to Caesar? To Caesar you shall go!” Acts 25:13 NKJV And after some days King Agrippa and Bernice came to Caesarea to greet Festus. Acts 25:14 NKJV When they had been there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying: “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix, Acts 25:15 NKJV “about whom the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed [me], when I was in Jerusalem, asking for a judgment against him. Acts 25:16 NKJV “To them I answered, ‘It is not the custom of the Romans to deliver any man to destruction before the accused meets the accusers face to face, and has opportunity to answer for himself concerning the charge against him.’ Acts 25:17 NKJV “Therefore when they had come together, without any delay, the next day I sat on the judgment seat and commanded the man to be brought in. Acts 25:18 NKJV “When the accusers stood up, they brought no accusation against him of such things as I supposed, Acts 25:19 NKJV “but had some questions against him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive. Acts 25:20 NKJV “And because I was uncertain of such questions, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters. Acts 25:21 NKJV “But when Paul appealed to be reserved for the decision of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I could send him to Caesar.” Acts 25:22 NKJV Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I also would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” he said, “you shall hear him.” Acts 25:23 NKJV So the next day, when Agrippa and Bernice had come with great pomp, and had entered the auditorium with the commanders and the prominent men of the city, at Festus’ command Paul was brought in. Acts 25:24 NKJV And Festus said: “King Agrippa and all the men who are here present with us, you see this man about whom the whole assembly of the Jews petitioned me, both at Jerusalem and here, crying out that he was not fit to live any longer. Acts 25:25 NKJV “But when I found that he had committed nothing deserving of death, and that he himself had appealed to Augustus, I decided to send him. Acts 25:26 NKJV “I have nothing certain to write to my lord concerning him. Therefore I have brought him out before you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after the examination has taken place I may have something to write. Acts 25:27 NKJV “For it seems to me unreasonable to send a prisoner and not to specify the charges against him.” Acts 26:1 NKJV Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself: Paul stood before the man whose great-grandfather had tried to kill Jesus as a baby; his grandfather had John the Baptist beheaded; his father had martyred the first apostle, James. Agrippa’s family history made him unlikely to receive Paul warmly. Acts 26:2 NKJV “I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because today I shall answer for myself before you concerning all the things of which I am accused by the Jews, Acts 26:3 NKJV “especially because you are expert in all customs and questions which have to do with the Jews. Therefore I beg you to hear me patiently. Acts 26:4 NKJV “My manner of life from my youth, which was spent from the beginning among my own nation at Jerusalem, all the Jews know. Acts 26:5 NKJV “They knew me from the first, if they were willing to testify, that according to the strictest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee. Acts 26:6 NKJV “And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers. Acts 26:7 NKJV “To this [promise] our twelve tribes, earnestly serving [God] night and day, hope to attain. For this hope’s sake, King Agrippa, I am accused by the Jews. Acts 26:8 NKJV “Why should it be thought incredible by you that God raises the dead? Acts 26:9 NKJV “Indeed, I myself thought I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Acts 26:10 NKJV “This I also did in Jerusalem, and many of the saints I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against [them]. Acts 26:11 NKJV “And I punished them often in every synagogue and compelled [them] to blaspheme; and being exceedingly enraged against them, I persecuted [them] even to foreign cities. Acts 26:12 NKJV “While thus occupied, as I journeyed to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests, Acts 26:13 NKJV “at midday, O king, along the road I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and those who journeyed with me. Acts 26:14 NKJV “And when we all had fallen to the ground, I heard a voice speaking to me and saying in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? [It is] hard for you to kick against the goads.’ Acts 26:15 NKJV “So I said, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And He said, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. Acts 26:16 NKJV ‘But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you. Acts 26:17 NKJV ‘I will deliver you from the [Jewish] people, as well as [from] the Gentiles, to whom I now send you, Acts 26:18 NKJV ‘to open their eyes, [in order] to turn [them] from darkness to light, and [from] the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’ Acts 26:19 NKJV “Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, Acts 26:20 NKJV “but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and [then] to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance. Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. Matthew 3:8 Acts 26:21 NKJV “For these reasons the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill [me]. Acts 26:22 NKJV “Therefore, having obtained help from God, to this day I stand, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those which the prophets and Moses said would come-- Acts 26:23 NKJV “that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead, and would proclaim light to the [Jewish] people and to the Gentiles.” Acts 26:24 NKJV Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!” Acts 26:25 NKJV But he said, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason. Acts 26:26 NKJV “For the king, before whom I also speak freely, knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner. Acts 26:27 NKJV “King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know that you do believe.” Acts 26:28 NKJV Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.“ Acts 26:29 NKJV And Paul said, “I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains.” Acts 26:30 NKJV When he had said these things, the king stood up, as well as the governor and Bernice and those who sat with them; Acts 26:31 NKJV and when they had gone aside, they talked among themselves, saying, “This man is doing nothing deserving of death or chains.” Acts 26:32 NKJV Then Agrippa said to Festus, “This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.” Thank you for coming to the table. I hope that you have been fed and encouraged by today’s message. It is my prayer that you have encountered the presence of God through His Word. I would love to connect with you. Let’s digest today’s message in the comments to help encourage each other. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Acts 23:1 NKJV Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, “Men [and] brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” Good conscience before God Acts 23:2 NKJV And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Acts 23:3 NKJV Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, [you] whitewashed wall! For you sit to judge me according to the law, and do you command me to be struck contrary to the law?” Acts 23:4 NKJV And those who stood by said, “Do you revile God’s high priest?” Acts 23:5 NKJV Then Paul said, “I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’ “ DO YOU SPEAK EVIL OF THE LEADERSHIP? Acts 23:6 NKJV But when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, “Men [and] brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!” Acts 23:7 NKJV And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the assembly was divided. Acts 23:8 NKJV For Sadducees say that there is no resurrection--and no angel or spirit; but the Pharisees confess both. Acts 23:9 NKJV Then there arose a loud outcry. And the scribes of the Pharisees’ party arose and protested, saying, “We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.” Acts 23:10 NKJV Now when there arose a great dissension, the commander, fearing lest Paul might be pulled to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring [him] into the barracks. THE LORD WILL STAND BY YOU. BE OF GOOD CHEER Acts 23:11 NKJV But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.” The Bible says that God before us, who can be against us? The Bible says that he is Emmanuel, God with us. He said, I will be with you when you take my word to the ends of the earth. I will be with you always. So you have to understand that it’s time to be cheerful. Even when it hurts, even when it seems like I can’t do this anymore, even when I feel like I’m in the barricade, even when I’m locked down, God, he says, I am with you. I am for you. That no matter what, when them waves come, they not going to overtake you because the waves got to obey me. When the fire starts coming, I will be the fourth man in the fire. Be of good cheer is only one word in the ancient Greek, and is used five times in the New Testament — each time by Jesus. Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven you (Matthew 9:2). Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well (Matthew 9:22). Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid(Matthew 14:27). In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world (John 16:33). And here, in Acts 23:11 — Jesus told Paul, be of good cheer Acts 23:12 NKJV And when it was day, some of the Jews banded together and bound themselves under an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. Acts 23:13 NKJV Now there were more than forty who had formed this conspiracy. Acts 23:14 NKJV They came to the chief priests and elders, and said, “We have bound ourselves under a great oath that we will eat nothing until we have killed Paul. Acts 23:15 NKJV “Now you, therefore, together with the council, suggest to the commander that he be brought down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to make further inquiries concerning him; but we are ready to kill him before he comes near.” Acts 23:16 NKJV So when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their ambush, he went and entered the barracks and told Paul. Acts 23:17 NKJV Then Paul called one of the centurions to [him] and said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him.” Acts 23:18 NKJV So he took him and brought [him] to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner called me to [him] and asked [me] to bring this young man to you. He has something to say to you.” Acts 23:19 NKJV Then the commander took him by the hand, went aside, and asked privately, “What is it that you have to tell me?” Acts 23:20 NKJV And he said, “The Jews have agreed to ask that you bring Paul down to the council tomorrow, as though they were going to inquire more fully about him. Acts 23:21 NKJV “But do not yield to them, for more than forty of them lie in wait for him, men who have bound themselves by an oath that they will neither eat nor drink till they have killed him; and now they are ready, waiting for the promise from you.” Acts 23:22 NKJV So the commander let the young man depart, and commanded [him], “Tell no one that you have revealed these things to me.” Acts 23:23 NKJV And he called for two centurions, saying, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea at the third hour of the night; Acts 23:24 NKJV “and provide mounts to set Paul on, and bring [him] safely to Felix the governor.” Acts 23:25 NKJV He wrote a letter in the following manner: Acts 23:26 NKJV Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings. Acts 23:27 NKJV This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. Coming with the troops I rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. Acts 23:28 NKJV And when I wanted to know the reason they accused him, I brought him before their council. Acts 23:29 NKJV I found out that he was accused concerning questions of their law, but had nothing charged against him deserving of death or chains. Acts 23:30 NKJV And when it was told me that the Jews lay in wait for the man, I sent him immediately to you, and also commanded his accusers to state before you the charges against him. Farewell. Acts 23:31 NKJV Then the soldiers, as they were commanded, took Paul and brought [him] by night to Antipatris. Acts 23:32 NKJV The next day they left the horsemen to go on with him, and returned to the barracks. Acts 23:33 NKJV When they came to Caesarea and had delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him. Acts 23:34 NKJV And when the governor had read [it], he asked what province he was from. And when he understood that [he was] from Cilicia, Acts 23:35 NKJV he said, “I will hear you when your accusers also have come.” And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s Praetorium. Acts 24:1 NKJV Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator [named] Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul. Acts 24:2 NKJV And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and prosperity is being brought to this nation by your foresight, Acts 24:3 NKJV “we accept [it] always and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness. Acts 24:4 NKJV “Nevertheless, not to be tedious to you any further, I beg you to hear, by your courtesy, a few words from us. Acts 24:5 NKJV “For we have found this man a plague, a creator of dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes. Acts 24:6 NKJV “He even tried to profane the temple, and we seized him, and wanted to judge him according to our law. Acts 24:7 NKJV “But the commander Lysias came by and with great violence took [him] out of our hands, Acts 24:8 NKJV “commanding his accusers to come to you. By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.” Acts 24:9 NKJV And the Jews also assented, maintaining that these things were so. Acts 24:10 NKJV Then Paul, after the governor had nodded to him to speak, answered: “Inasmuch as I know that you have been for many years a judge of this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself, Acts 24:11 NKJV “because you may ascertain that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship. Acts 24:12 NKJV “And they neither found me in the temple disputing with anyone nor inciting the crowd, either in the synagogues or in the city. Acts 24:13 NKJV “Nor can they prove the things of which they now accuse me. Can they prove the things of which they now accuse me? Acts 24:14 NKJV “But this I confess to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law and in the Prophets. Acts 24:15 NKJV “I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of [the] dead, both of [the] just and [the] unjust. Acts 24:16 NKJV “This [being] so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. 1 Peter 3:16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ. Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. HOLY LIFE WITHOUT OFFENSE NO HYPROCRISY ACCOUNTABILIITY Acts 24:17 NKJV “Now after many years I came to bring alms and offerings to my nation, Acts 24:18 NKJV “in the midst of which some Jews from Asia found me purified in the temple, neither with a mob nor with tumult. Acts 24:19 NKJV “They ought to have been here before you to object if they had anything against me. Acts 24:20 NKJV “Or else let those who are [here] themselves say if they found any wrongdoing in me while I stood before the council, Acts 24:21 NKJV “unless [it is] for this one statement which I cried out, standing among them, ‘Concerning the resurrection of the dead I am being judged by you this day.’ “ 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 But if it is preached that Christ h

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. THE VOYAGE Acts 21:1 NKJV Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them and set sail, running a straight course we came to Cos, the following [day] to Rhodes, and from there to Patara. Acts 21:2 NKJV And finding a ship sailing over to Phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. Acts 21:3 NKJV When we had sighted Cyprus, we passed it on the left, sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload her cargo. Acts 21:4 NKJV And finding disciples, we stayed there seven days. They told Paul through the Spirit not to go up to Jerusalem. We need Holy Spirit discernment SHORELINE PRAYER Acts 21:5 NKJV When we had come to the end of those days, we departed and went on our way; and they all accompanied us, with wives and children, till [we were] out of the city. And we knelt down on the shore and prayed. Acts 21:6 NKJV When we had taken our leave of one another, we boarded the ship, and they returned home. Acts 21:7 NKJV And when we had finished [our] voyage from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, greeted the brethren, and stayed with them one day. THE VIRGINS Acts 21:8 NKJV On the next [day] we who were Paul’s companions departed and came to Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was [one] of the seven, and stayed with him. Acts 21:9 NKJV Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied. Acts 21:10 NKJV And as we stayed many days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. Acts 21:11 NKJV When he had come to us, he took Paul’s belt, bound his [own] hands and feet, and said, “Thus says the Holy Spirit, ‘So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man who owns this belt, and deliver [him] into the hands of the Gentiles.’ “ Acts 21:12 NKJV Now when we heard these things, both we and those from that place pleaded with him not to go up to Jerusalem. They were fearful of the outcome of Paul when they heard this I AM READY Acts 21:13 NKJV Then Paul answered, “What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” Acts 21:14 NKJV So when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, “The will of the Lord be done.” Acts 21:12-13 MSG When we heard that, we and everyone there that day begged Paul not to be stubborn and persist in going to Jerusalem. But Paul wouldn’t budge: “Why all this hysteria? Why do you insist on making a scene and making it even harder for me? You’re looking at this backward. The issue in Jerusalem is not what they do to me, whether arrest or murder, but what the Master Jesus does through my obedience. Can’t you see that?” Acts 21:15 NKJV And after those days we packed and went up to Jerusalem. Acts 21:16 NKJV Also some of the disciples from Caesarea went with us and brought with them a certain Mnason of Cyprus, an early disciple, with whom we were to lodge. Acts 21:17 NKJV And when we had come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. Acts 21:18 NKJV On the following [day] Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. Acts 21:19 NKJV When he had greeted them, he told in detail those things which God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry. Acts 21:20 NKJV And when they heard [it], they glorified the Lord. And they said to him, “You see, brother, how many myriads of Jews there are who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law; Acts 21:21 NKJV “but they have been informed about you that you teach all the Jews who are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise [their] children nor to walk according to the customs. Acts 21:22 NKJV “What then? The assembly must certainly meet, for they will hear that you have come. Acts 21:23 NKJV “Therefore do what we tell you: We have four men who have taken a vow. Acts 21:24 NKJV “Take them and be purified with them, and pay their expenses so that they may shave [their] heads, and that all may know that those things of which they were informed concerning you are nothing, but [that] you yourself also walk orderly and keep the law. Acts 21:25 NKJV “But concerning the Gentiles who believe, we have written [and] decided that they should observe no such thing, except that they should keep themselves from [things] offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality.” Acts 21:26 NKJV Then Paul took the men, and the next day, having been purified with them, entered the temple to announce the expiration of the days of purification, at which time an offering should be made for each one of them. Acts 21:27 NKJV Now when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him, Acts 21:28 NKJV crying out, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all [men] everywhere against the people, the law, and this place; and furthermore he also brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place.” Acts 21:29 NKJV (For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.) Acts 21:30 NKJV And all the city was disturbed; and the people ran together, seized Paul, and dragged him out of the temple; and immediately the doors were shut. Acts 21:31 NKJV Now as they were seeking to kill him, news came to the commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. Acts 21:32 NKJV He immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. And when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. Acts 21:33 NKJV Then the commander came near and took him, and commanded [him] to be bound with two chains; and he asked who he was and what he had done. Acts 21:34 NKJV And some among the multitude cried one thing and some another. So when he could not ascertain the truth because of the tumult, he commanded him to be taken into the barracks. Acts 21:35 NKJV When he reached the stairs, he had to be carried by the soldiers because of the violence of the mob. Acts 21:36 NKJV For the multitude of the people followed after, crying out, “Away with him!” Acts 21:37 NKJV Then as Paul was about to be led into the barracks, he said to the commander, “May I speak to you?” He replied, “Can you speak Greek? Acts 21:38 NKJV “Are you not the Egyptian who some time ago stirred up a rebellion and led the four thousand assassins out into the wilderness?” Acts 21:39 NKJV But Paul said, “I am a Jew from Tarsus, in Cilicia, a citizen of no mean city; and I implore you, permit me to speak to the people.” Acts 21:40 NKJV So when he had given him permission, Paul stood on the stairs and motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great silence, he spoke to [them] in the Hebrew language, saying, TESTIMONY Acts 22:1 NKJV “Brethren and fathers, hear my defense before you now.” Acts 22:2 NKJV And when they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they kept all the more silent. Then he said: Acts 22:3 NKJV “I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strictness of our fathers’ law, and was zealous toward God as you all are today. Acts 22:4 NKJV “I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women, Acts 22:5 NKJV “as also the high priest bears me witness, and all the council of the elders, from whom I also received letters to the brethren, and went to Damascus to bring in chains even those who were there to Jerusalem to be punished. Acts 22:6 NKJV “Now it happened, as I journeyed and came near Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone around me. Acts 22:7 NKJV “And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ Acts 22:8 NKJV “So I answered, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And He said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.’ Acts 22:9 NKJV “And those who were with me indeed saw the light and were afraid, but they did not hear the voice of Him who spoke to me. Acts 22:10 NKJV “So I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord said to me, ‘Arise and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all things which are appointed for you to do.’ Acts 22:11 NKJV “And since I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of those who were with me, I came into Damascus. Acts 22:12 NKJV “Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt [there], Acts 22:13 NKJV “came to me; and he stood and said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight.’ And at that same hour I looked up at him. Acts 22:14 NKJV “Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth. Acts 22:15 NKJV ‘For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. Acts 22:16 NKJV ‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’ Acts 22:17 NKJV “Now it happened, when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I was in a trance Acts 22:18 NKJV “and saw Him saying to me, ‘Make haste and get out of Jerusalem quickly, for they will not receive your testimony concerning Me.’ Acts 22:19 NKJV “So I said, ‘Lord, they know that in every synagogue I imprisoned and beat those who believe on You. Acts 22:20 NKJV ‘And when the blood of Your martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by consenting to his death, and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’ Acts 22:21 NKJV “Then He said to me, ‘Depart, for I will send you far from here to the Gentiles.’ “ Acts 22:22 NKJV And they listened to him until this word, and [then] they raised the

Previously Recorded on 10/10/26 Acts 20 Acts 20:1 NKJV After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to [himself], embraced [them], and departed to go to Macedonia. Acts 20:2 NKJV Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece Acts 20:3 NKJV and stayed three months. And when the Jews plotted against him as he was about to sail to Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia. Acts 20:4 NKJV And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia--also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia. Ministry reps from the churches that started Acts 20:5 NKJV These men, going ahead, waited for us at Troas. Acts 20:6 NKJV But we sailed away from Philippi after the Days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days joined them at Troas, where we stayed seven days. Luke using “we” again. So he was eyewitness to these things Acts 20:7 NKJV Now on the first [day] of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. Acts 20:8 NKJV There were many lamps in the upper room where they were gathered together. Lamps -provide light and warmth It was a cozy setting. Luke 12:35 NLT “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, Are you sleeping while God is speaking? Acts 20:9 NKJV And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 NLT So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. Ephesians 5:14 NLT for the light makes everything visible. This is why it is said, “Awake, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” Don’t get complacent 1 Corinthians 10:12 NLT If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. Acts 20:10 NKJV But Paul went down, fell on him, and embracing [him] said, “Do not trouble yourselves, for his life is in him.” This is the second raising from the dead we see. Tabitha in ch 9 Acts 20:11 NKJV Now when he had come up, had broken bread and eaten, and talked a long while, even till daybreak, he departed. Acts 20:12 NKJV And they brought the young man in alive, and they were not a little comforted. Acts 20:13 NKJV Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, there intending to take Paul on board; for so he had given orders, intending himself to go on foot. Acts 20:14 NKJV And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene. Acts 20:15 NKJV We sailed from there, and the next [day] came opposite Chios. The following [day] we arrived at Samos and stayed at Trogyllium. The next [day] we came to Miletus. Acts 20:16 NKJV For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost. He missed Passover but wanted to get to Pentecost. Acts 20:17 NKJV From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church. Acts 20:18 NKJV And when they had come to him, he said to them: “You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner I always lived among you, Acts 20:19 NKJV “serving the Lord with all humility, with many tears and trials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews; Never Shrink Back Acts 20:20 NKJV “how I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, I never shrank back from telling you what you needed to hear, either publicly or in your homes. New Living Translation 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Colossians 1:28 We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. Hebrews 10:39 NLT But we are not like those who turn away from God to their own destruction. We are the faithful ones, whose souls will be saved. One Message-Repentance Acts 20:21 NKJV “testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. May Suffer but Keep Going Acts 20:22 NKJV “And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, My Chains. Your Freedom Acts 20:23 NKJV “except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. Acts 20:24 NKJV “But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. Philippians 3:7-8 But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ Philippians 1:20-21 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Matthew 16:25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. if only I may finish my course 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. … Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8 Acts 20:25 NKJV “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. Acts 20:26 NKJV “Therefore I testify to you this day that I [am] innocent of the blood of all [men]. If you suffer eternal death its not my fault I told you the counsel of God You can’t say I didn’t tell you. Acts 20:27 NKJV “For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. Acts 20:28 NKJV “Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. Yourself Your flock Overseers Shepherd feed and lead Acts 20:29 NKJV “For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. Savage wolves false teacher Acts 20:30 NKJV “Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. They going twist the word to draw a crowd Acts 20:31 NKJV “Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. Acts 20:32 NKJV “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Acts 20:33 NKJV “I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. Acts 20:34 NKJV “Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me. Acts 20:35 NKJV “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ “ Acts 20:36 NKJV And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all. Acts 20:37 NKJV Then they all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, Acts 20:38 NKJV sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship. Thank you for coming to the table. I hope that you have been fed and encouraged by today’s message. It is my prayer that you have encountered the presence of God through His Word. I would love to connect with you. Let’s digest today’s message in the comments to help encourage each other. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:12 NLT Support this Ministry If you feel led to support this ministry, you can buy me a coffee. Thank You! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gloribites.com

I am getting around to editing the final 7 days of the challenge. Thank you for those who participated in any way. I pray that you were encouraged and God was glorified. Acts 19:1 NKJV And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples They were already disciples Acts 19:2 NKJV he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?“ So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” They were believed and they had not heard about the Holy Spirit Acts 19:3 NKJV And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” They had to get water baptism Acts 19:4 NKJV Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; mark 16:16 Acts 19:5 NKJV When they heard [this], they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. They had the baptism of water and repentance Then were getting the baptism of fire and power Acts 19:6 NKJV And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied. Holy Spirit upon them Spoke with tongues Prophesied Acts 19:7 NKJV Now the men were about twelve in all. Acts 19:8 NKJV And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God. Acts 19:9 NKJV But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus. Acts 19:10 NKJV And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. Acts 19:11 NKJV Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, Acts 19:12 NKJV so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them. Acts 19:13 NKJV Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, “We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.” They were used to using different names in their incantations and they tried to use the name of Jesus You can’t use the name of God with no relationship with him. Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Acts 19:14 NKJV Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so. Acts 19:15 NKJV And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?“ Evil spirits are aware of the annointing Acts 19:16 NKJV Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. Evil spirits can leap Restless wonders That’s why you have to stay with Jesus and be filled with the Holy Spirit and leave no room for access and open doors to the evil spirit Acts 19:17 NKJV This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. They knew to renounce the demons Acts 19:18 NKJV And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds. Acts 19:19 NKJV Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned [them] in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and [it] totaled fifty thousand [pieces] of silver. Ephesus known for black magic You can not be a believer and hold on to magic occult or sorcery. Burn all you occult stuff now! $1 mil to 5 mil Acts 19:20 NKJV So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed. Acts 19:21 NKJV When these things were accomplished, Paul purposed in the Spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”` Acts 19:22 NKJV So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, but he himself stayed in Asia for a time. Acts 19:23 NKJV And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way. Acts 19:24 NKJV For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen. Goddess of fertility Statue with many breast Festival of orgies and carousing Acts 19:25 NKJV He called them together with the workers of similar occupation, and said: “Men, you know that we have our prosperity by this trade. Acts 19:26 NKJV “Moreover you see and hear that not only at Ephesus, but throughout almost all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are not gods which are made with hands. Acts 19:27 NKJV “So not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Diana may be despised and her magnificence destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worship.” Acts 19:28 NKJV Now when they heard [this], they were full of wrath and cried out, saying, “Great [is] Diana of the Ephesians!” Acts 19:29 NKJV So the whole city was filled with confusion, and rushed into the theater with one accord, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul’s travel companions. Acts 19:30 NKJV And when Paul wanted to go in to the people, the disciples would not allow him. Acts 19:31 NKJV Then some of the officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him pleading that he would not venture into the theater. Acts 19:32 NKJV Some therefore cried one thing and some another, for the assembly was confused, and most of them did not know why they had come together. Acts 19:33 NKJV And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, and wanted to make his defense to the people. Acts 19:34 NKJV But when they found out that he was a Jew, all with one voice cried out for about two hours, “Great [is] Diana of the Ephesians!” Acts 19:35 NKJV And when the city clerk had quieted the crowd, he said: “Men of Ephesus, what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple guardian of the great goddess Diana, and of the [image] which fell down from Zeus? Acts 19:36 NKJV “Therefore, since these things cannot be denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rashly. Acts 19:37 NKJV “For you have brought these men here who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of your goddess. Acts 19:38 NKJV “Therefore, if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a case against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another. Acts 19:39 NKJV “But if you have any other inquiry to make, it shall be determined in the lawful assembly. Acts 19:40 NKJV “For we are in danger of being called in question for today’s uproar, there being no reason which we may give to account for this disorderly gathering.” Acts 19:41 NKJV And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly. Thank you for coming to the table. I hope that you have been fed and encouraged by today’s message. It is my prayer that you have encountered the presence of God through His Word. I would love to connect with you. Let’s digest today’s message in the comments to help encourage each other. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:12 NLT Support this Ministry If you feel led to support this ministry, you can buy me a coffee. Thank You! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gloribites.com

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Trying to get caught up on posts. So there are 3 emails. Not trying to spam! Acts 18:1 NKJV After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. Corinth was known for loose living and immorality. The Vegas of that day act like a Corinthian meant to practice fornication, and a Corinthian companion meant a prostitute. Acts 18:2 NKJV And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them. Acts 18:3 NKJV So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers. Paul was working to support himself while on mission. Acts 18:4 NKJV And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks. Acts 6:4 and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. Acts 18:5 NKJV When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews [that] Jesus [is] the Christ. Paul is being led by the spirit. Job 32:18 NKJV For I am full of words; The spirit within me compels me. Acts 18:6 NKJV But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook [his] garments and said to them, “Your blood [be] upon your [own] heads; I [am] clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” Luke 9:5 NKJV “And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” Ezekiel 33:4-5 Then if anyone hears the sound of the horn but fails to heed the warning, and the sword comes and takes him away, his blood will be on his own head. / Since he heard the sound of the horn but failed to heed the warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had heeded the warning, he would have saved his life. Acts 18:7 NKJV And he departed from there and entered the house of a certain [man] named Justus, [one] who worshiped God, whose house was next door to the synagogue. Acts 18:8 NKJV Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized. Acts 18:9 NKJV Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; Acts 4:20 For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” Acts 18:10 NKJV “for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.” Exodus 4:12 NKJV “Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.” Joshua 1:9 NKJV “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God [is] with you wherever you go.” Isaiah 41:10 NKJV Fear not, for I [am] with you; Be not dismayed, for I [am] your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 43:2 NKJV When you pass through the waters, I [will be] with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. Matthew 1:23 NKJV “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Matthew 28:20 NKJV “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, [even] to the end of the age.” Amen. Psalm 105:15 “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” Isaiah 54:17 NKJV No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue [which] rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their righteousness [is] from Me,” Says the LORD. Romans 8:31 NKJV What then shall we say to these things? If God [is] for us, who [can be] against us? Acts 18:11 NKJV And he continued [there] a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them. Acts 18:12 NKJV When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat, Acts 18:13 NKJV saying, “This [fellow] persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.” Acts 18:14 NKJV And when Paul was about to open [his] mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or wicked crimes, O Jews, there would be reason why I should bear with you. Acts 18:15 NKJV “But if it is a question of words and names and your own law, look [to it] yourselves; for I do not want to be a judge of such [matters].” Acts 18:16 NKJV And he drove them from the judgment seat. Acts 18:17 NKJV Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat [him] before the judgment seat. But Gallio took no notice of these things. Acts 18:18 NKJV So Paul still remained a good while. Then he took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila [were] with him. He had [his] hair cut off at Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow. Acts 18:19 NKJV And he came to Ephesus, and left them there; but he himself entered the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. Acts 18:20 NKJV When they asked [him] to stay a longer time with them, he did not consent, Acts 18:21 NKJV but took leave of them, saying, “I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing.” And he sailed from Ephesus. Acts 18:22 NKJV And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch. Acts 18:23 NKJV After he had spent some time [there], he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples. Acts 18:24 NKJV Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man [and] mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus. 1 Corinthians 3:5 NKJV Who then is Paul, and who [is] Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? 1 Corinthians 3:6 NKJV I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. Acts 18:25 NKJV This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John. Fervent- Hot boiling Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel. Acts 18:26 NKJV So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. Acts 18:27 NKJV And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace; Acts 18:28 NKJV for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. Thank you for coming to the table. I hope that you have been fed and encouraged by today’s message. It is my prayer that you have encountered the presence of God through His Word. I would love to connect with you. Let’s digest today’s message in the comments to help encourage each other. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:12 NLT Support this Ministry If you feel led to support this ministry, you can buy me a coffee. Thank You! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gloribites.com

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES Acts 17:1-34 Acts 17:1 NKJV Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 3 day walk 100 miles Acts 17:2 NKJV Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, Three Sabbaths,three weeks of trying to get the to understand the Scriptures They were having conversations. Acts 17:3 NKJV explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and [saying], “This Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ.” Acts 17:4 NKJV And some of them were persuaded; and a great multitude of the devout Greeks, and not a few of the leading women, joined Paul and Silas. Not everyone will receive the word even after it’s explained. Some will. Some won’t persuaded to persuade, i.e. to induce one by words to believe * to listen to, obey, yield to, comply with * to trust, have confidence, be confident Acts 17:5 NKJV But the Jews who were not persuaded, becoming envious, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an uproar and attacked the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. John 11:47-48 (AMP) 47 So the chief priests and Pharisees convened a council [of the leaders in Israel], and said, “What are we doing? For this man performs many signs (attesting miracles). 48 “If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our [holy] place (the temple) and our nation.” Acts 17:6 NKJV But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too. James 4:4 (AMP) You adulteresses [disloyal sinners--flirting with the world and breaking your vow to God]! Do you not know that being the world’s friend [that is, loving the things of the world] is being God’s enemy? So whoever chooses to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. John 15:18-19 (AMP) 18 “If the world hates you [and it does], know that it has hated Me before it hated you. 19 “If you belonged to the world, the world would love [you as] its own and would treat you with affection. But you are not of the world [you no longer belong to it], but I have chosen you out of the world. And because of this the world hates you. Acts 17:7 NKJV “Jason has harbored them, and these are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king--Jesus.” Live in the land of Caesar but obey Christ Romans 13:1-7 (AMP) 1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists [governmental] authority resists the ordinance of God. And those who have resisted it will bring judgment (civil penalty) on themselves. 3 For [civil] authorities are not a source of fear for [people of] good behavior, but for [those who do] evil. Do you want to be unafraid of authority? Do what is good and you will receive approval and commendation. 4 For he is God’s servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, [you should] be afraid; for he does not carry the [executioner’s] sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an avenger who brings punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God]. 6 For this same reason you pay taxes, for civil authorities are God’s servants, devoting themselves to governance. 7 Pay to all what is due: tax to whom tax is due, customs to whom customs, respect to whom respect, honor to whom honor. 1 Peter 2:13-17 (AMP) 13 Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power, 14 or to governors as sent by him to bring punishment to those who do wrong, and to praise and encourage those who do right. 15 For it is the will of God that by doing right you may silence (muzzle, gag) the [culpable] ignorance and irresponsible criticisms of foolish people. 16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover or pretext for evil, but [use it and live] as bond-servants of God. 17 Show respect for all people [treat them honorably], love the brotherhood [of believers], fear God, honor the king. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 (AMP) 1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people, 2 for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. Acts 17:8 NKJV And they troubled the crowd and the rulers of the city when they heard these things. Acts 17:9 NKJV So when they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go. Bailed out Acts 17:10 NKJV Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. Acts 17:11 NKJV These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily [to find out] whether these things were so. Mind Receptive Daily Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Acts 17:12 NKJV Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men. They found what they were looking for Acts 17:13 NKJV But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there also and stirred up the crowds. The enemy will chase you down Acts 17:14 NKJV Then immediately the brethren sent Paul away, to go to the sea; but both Silas and Timothy remained there. Acts 17:15 NKJV So those who conducted Paul brought him to Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed, they departed. 195 miles Acts 17:16 NKJV Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols. Idols should provoke our spirits to repent. swamped by idols. Acts 17:17 NKJV Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the [Gentile] worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there. Paul preached wherever. Acts 17:18 NKJV Then certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him. And some said, “What does this babbler want to say?“ Others said, “He seems to be a proclaimer of foreign gods,” because he preached to them Jesus and the resurrection. Acts 17:19 NKJV And they took him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new doctrine [is] of which you speak? Acts 17:20 NKJV “For you are bringing some strange things to our ears. Therefore we want to know what these things mean.” Hebrews 13:9 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them. Mark 1:27 All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!” 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. / The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ. Acts 17:21 NKJV For all the Athenians and the foreigners who were there spent their time in nothing else but either to tell or to hear some new thing. Acts 17:22 NKJV Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; Acts 17:23 NKJV “for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you: Acts 17:24 NKJV “God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands. Isaiah 66:1 This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? Acts 17:25 NKJV “Nor is He worshiped

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. EVERYONE’S CHAINS WERE LOOSED Acts 16:16-40 Acts 16:16 NKJV Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. This girl is possessed -This spirit had a hold on her A python spirit of divination She could predict things and her masters were making a profit off her. 1 Timothy 6:10 NKJV For the love of money is a root of all [kinds of] evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Acts 16:17 NKJV This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” The Girl begins to declare that they were servants of the Most High and the reason they were there was to proclaim the way of salvation. What she said was true but her source was false Acts 16:18 NKJV And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, “I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” And he came out that very hour. So it pissed Paul off. He did not come into agreement with the spirit. And he spoke directly to the spirit. And HE came out that very hour. We dont come into agreement with evil. Acts 16:19 NKJV But when her masters saw that their hope of profit was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged [them] into the marketplace to the authorities. Her masters lost their mind and she regained her mind. They had to retaliate and arrest Paul and Silas Acts 16:20 NKJV And they brought them to the magistrates, and said, “These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city; They were accused of civil unrest. Acts 16:21 NKJV “and they teach customs which are not lawful for us, being Romans, to receive or observe.” Certain religious activities were not legal in the roman culture Acts 16:22 NKJV Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded [them] to be beaten with rods. The crown came together stripped their clothes and beat the with rods. Acts 16:23 NKJV And when they had laid many stripes on them, they threw [them] into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely. Acts 16:24 NKJV Having received such a charge, he put them into the inner prison and fastened their feet in the stocks. They were placed in the inner prison Where they put the most dangerous prison maximum security Acts 16:25 NKJV But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. BUT GOD…….. Faith praises when you are locked down. They became to open up their mouth and pray and sing to God They put on a concert in chains In the midnight hour. Ephesians 5:19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Acts 16:26 NKJV Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. When you praise you break the hold of the enemy All the door were opened Everyone chains When you pray and praise you break your chains and the chains of others. The hand of God makes the earthquake When God provides the escape everyone gets free. Psalm 107:14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains Psalm 146:7 He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. Psalm 68:6 God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. Acts 16:27 NKJV And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. The Keeper was sleep and when he say the doors open and he thought they left he was about to kill himself bc he was going to die anyway if he left the go Acts 16:28 NKJV But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.” Acts 16:29 NKJV Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. Acts 16:30 NKJV And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” The jailer realized like the roman centurion at the cross. Surely this is the Lord. When you realize you need healing you go to the doctor He said I need to be saved. Acts 16:31 NKJV So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Acts 4:12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Romans 10:9-10 that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. / For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. Acts 16:32 NKJV Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Salvation has come to your house today. They all made a decision but the jailer was the starting point. When Jesus come to one in the house. He wants to come to all Acts 16:33 NKJV And he took them the same hour of the night and washed [their] stripes. And immediately he and all his [family] were baptized. They care for Paul and Silas And they followed in baptism Acts 16:34 NKJV Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household. Rejoiced His household saved Acts 16:35 NKJV And when it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, “Let those men go.” Acts 16:36 NKJV So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.” Acts 16:37 NKJV But Paul said to them, “They have beaten us openly, uncondemned Romans, [and] have thrown [us] into prison. And now do they put us out secretly? No indeed! Let them come themselves and get us out.” Paul said you beat us openly but put us out secret. Nope They were romans citizens with certain privileges and should not had been whipped Paul knew the law and they were denied and trial Yall not going to pretend like nothing happened Acts 16:38 NKJV And the officers told these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans. Some say they were afraid bc they would have been afraid of Gods’ judgement they might have felt the earthquake or they may have realized we overrated Acts 16:39 NKJV Then they came and pleaded with them and brought [them] out, and asked [them] to depart from the city. So they came to the jail and apologized to them. Then they brought them out and begged them to leave the city. Acts 16:40 NKJV So they went out of the prison and entered [the house of] Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed. Thank you for coming to the table. I hope that you have been fed and encouraged by today’s message. It is my prayer that you have encountered the presence of God through His Word. I would love to connect with you. Let’s digest today’s message in the comments to help encourage each other. Share a deliverance testimony ! When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:12 NLT Let Us Pray! Pray for the chains to be broken off your family, your children and your bloodline. Let Us Praise! Let Us Invite! Think of the friend who would benefit from this community, please invite her to our table. We always have room! Let Us Study! Support this Ministry If you feel led to support this ministry, you can buy me a coffee. 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Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Determined to Depart Acts 15:36 NKJV Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, [and see] how they are doing.“ They went back to check on the progress of the new believers. Discipleship is checking in on other believers. Acts 15:37 NKJV Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark. John Mark was his cousin. Acts 15:38 NKJV But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work. The enemy was stirring up division. “He hasn’t done enough.” Now they have two mission teams instead of being united. Acts 15:39 NKJV Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus; God desires for us to have a spirit of unity. How can we take the gospel while we are being contentious with one another? We are not called to build with everyone. Acts 15:40 NKJV but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God. Acts 15:41 NKJV And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. Doesn’t Matter Who’s Your Daddy! Acts 16:1 NKJV Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, [the] son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father [was] Greek. Both of these places. He previously been they had to make him a god and stone him. Going back opened the door for Timothy. Timothy is the 1st second generation Christian. His mother Eunice and grandmother Lios became believers. 2 Tim 1:5 AMP I remember your sincere and unqualified faith [the surrendering of your entire self to God in Christ with confident trust in His power, wisdom and goodness, a faith] which first lived in [the heart of] your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am confident that it is in you as well. Faith in Christ can be modeled in the household regards of what the other parent is doing. Acts 16:2 NKJV He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. The other believers were speaking well of him. Acts 16:3 NKJV Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And he took [him] and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek. He was circumcised to fit the culture standard even though it was not required for his witness for Christ. He was considered a half breed half Jew/ half Greek. Acts 16:4 NKJV And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem. They were talking the decisions reached by the apostles and leader for the people to obey. Acts 16:5 NKJV So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily. With obedience: there is strength and increase. Denied Access Acts 16:6 NKJV Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. Sometimes the Holy Spirit puts divine Interruption in our plans. He sees what we can’t see. He says this is the way to walk in it. He stopped them from carrying the Word. We follow the lead on when sharing the Word. Acts 16:7 NKJV After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. They tried to enter and the Holy Spirit said no. NIV-The Spirit of Jesus. did not permit. So Paul probably sought the Lord. I can’t go here or here. Where do you want me to go Lord? Philippians 1:19 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance. Romans 8:14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. John 16:13 However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come. 1 Corinthians 2:12 We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us. Romans 8:9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. John 14:17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him. But you do know Him, for He abides with you and will be in you. Acts 16:8 NKJV So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. Acts 16:9 NKJV And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Then he has the vision to go to Macedonia Acts 16:10 NKJV Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them. Now they had divine direction, and they immediately acted upon. We-this is Luke is including himself now in the text. He was a witness. God changed the direction so the gospel could be received. Acts 16:11 NKJV Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next [day] came to Neapolis, Acts 16:12 NKJV and from there to Philippi, which is the foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were staying in that city for some days. Down by the Riverside Acts 16:13 NKJV And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met [there]. The woman had to gather by the river bc the authorities didn’t allow oragnaized religious meetings in the city limits. Now we breaking gender boundaries. God was opening the way. Acts 16:14 NKJV Now a certain woman named Lydia heard [us]. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul. Lydia was a seller of purple- royalty purple was expensive. She probably have some money. She was influencer. She heard and responded. She was a worshipper. God opened her to believe and it affected your household She was hospitable. Acts 16:15 NKJV And when she and her household were baptized, she begged [us], saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” So she persuaded us. Thank you for coming to the table. I hope that you have been fed and encouraged by today’s message. It is my prayer that you have encountered the presence of God through His Word. I would love to connect with you. Let’s digest today’s message in the comments to help encourage each other. Who has influenced your faith walk the most? When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:12 NLT Let Us Pray! Prayer Prompt: Ask for rivers of living water to flow over you. Let Us Praise! Let Us Invite! Think of the friend who would benefit from this community, please invite her to our table. We always have room! Let Us Study! 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Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Acts 15:1 NKJV And certain [men] came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.“ The men were teaching the custom of Moses, to follow the law. Colossians 2:8 NKJV Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. Colossians 2:11 NKJV In Him you were also circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, Colossians 2:12 NKJV buried with Him in baptism, in which you also were raised with [Him] through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. 1 Corinthians 7:18 NKJV Was anyone called while circumcised? Let him not become uncircumcised. Was anyone called while uncircumcised? Let him not be circumcised. 1 Corinthians 7:19 NKJV Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing, but keeping the commandments of God [is what matters]. Galatians 5:6 NKJV For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. Acts 15:2 NKJV Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question. Acts 15:3 NKJV So, being sent on their way by the church, they passed through Phoenicia and Samaria, describing the conversion of the Gentiles; and they caused great joy to all the brethren. Acts 15:4 NKJV And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them. Acts 15:5 NKJV But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command [them] to keep the law of Moses.” Galatians 5:1 NKJV Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Galatians 5:2 NKJV Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. Galatians 5:3 NKJV And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor to keep the whole law. Acts 15:6 NKJV Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter. Proverbs 15:22 NKJV Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. Matthew 18:20 NKJV “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” Acts 15:7 NKJV And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up [and] said to them: “Men [and] brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. Romans 10:17 NKJV So then faith [comes] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:18 NKJV But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: “Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world.” Acts 15:8 NKJV “So God, who knows the heart, acknowledged them by giving them the Holy Spirit, just as [He did] to us, 1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For [the LORD does] not [see] as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” Psalm 139:1 NKJV For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known [me]. Jeremiah 17:10 NKJV I, the LORD, search the heart, [I] test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings. Jeremiah 20:12 NKJV But, O LORD of hosts, You who test the righteous, [And] see the mind and heart, Let me see Your vengeance on them; For I have pleaded my cause before You. John 2:24 NKJV But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all [men], Acts 15:9 NKJV “and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. Romans 3:30 NKJV since [there is] one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Acts 15:10 NKJV “Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? Acts 15:11 NKJV “But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.” Romans 3:24 NKJV being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, Romans 5:20 NKJV Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, Romans 5:21 NKJV so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 NKJV For the wages of sin [is] death, but the gift of God [is] eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians 2:16 NKJV “knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified. Revelation 5:9 NKJV And they sang a new song, saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, Acts 15:12 NKJV Then all the multitude kept silent and listened to Barnabas and Paul declaring how many miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles. Acts 15:13 NKJV And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, “Men [and] brethren, listen to me: Acts 15:14 NKJV “Simon has declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name. Acts 15:15 NKJV “And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written: Acts 15:16 NKJV ‘After this I will return And will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up; Isaiah 43:21 NKJV This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise. Isaiah 55:11 NKJV So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper [in the thing] for which I sent it. 1 Peter 2:9 NKJV But you [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:10 NKJV who once [were] not a people but [are] now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. Acts 15:17 NKJV So that the rest of mankind may seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the LORD who does all these things.’ Acts 15:18 NKJV “Known to God from eternity are all His works. Isaiah 46:9 NKJV Remember the former things of old, For I [am] God, and [there is] no other; [I am] God, and [there is] none like Me, Isaiah 46:10 NKJV Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times [things] that are not [yet] done, Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,’ Revelation 13:8 NKJV All who dwell on the earth will worship him, whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Revelation 17:8 NKJV “The beast that you saw was, and is not, and will ascend out of the bottomless pit and go to perdition. And those who dwell on the earth will marvel, whose names are not written in the Book of Life from the foundation of the world, when they see the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. Acts 15:19 NKJV “Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God, Acts 15:20 NKJV “but that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, [from] sexual immorality, [from] things strangled, and [from] blood. NO IDOLS Exodus 20:3 NKJV “You shall have no other gods before Me. Exodus 20:4 NKJV “You shall not make for yourself a carved image--any likeness [of anything] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth; Exodus 20:5 NKJV you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, [am] a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth [generations] of those who hate Me, Exodus 20:23 NKJV ‘You shall not make [anything to be] with Me--gods of silver or gods of gold you shall not make for yourselves. Exodus 34:15 NKJV “lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they play the harlot with their gods and make sacrifice to their gods, and [one of them] invites you and you eat of his sacrifice, No Idols For Your Children Exodus 34:16 NKJV “and you take of his daughters for your sons, and his daughters play the harlot with their gods and make your sons play the harlot with their gods. Numbers 25:2 NKJV They invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods, and the people ate and bowed down to their gods. Psalm 106:37 NKJV They even sacrificed their sons And their daughters to demons, Psalm 106:38 NKJV And shed innocent blood, The blood of their sons and daughters, Whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan; And the land was polluted with blood. Psalm 106:39 NKJV Thus they were defiled by their own works, And played the harlot by their own deeds. 1 Corinthians 8:4 NKJV Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] no other God but one. 1 Corinthians 8:5 NKJV For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lord

Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. Acts 14:1 NKJV Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. Iconium- part of Galatia Romans 10:12 NKJV For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. Acts 14:2 NKJV But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren. Poison- To treat badly, afflict, embitter, make angry. From kakos; to injure; figuratively, to exasperate. 2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 1 John 3:13 So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you. Acts 14:3 NKJV Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who was bearing witness to the word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands. Ephesians 6:19 NKJV and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, Romans 1:16 NKJV For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. God uses his people to be his hands. Acts 14:4 NKJV But the multitude of the city was divided: part sided with the Jews, and part with the apostles. Division stops growth. Truth challenges loyalty. Acts 14:5 NKJV And when a violent attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to abuse and stone them, Both groups wanted to abuse and stone them maybe to shake them up a lil because it was they want to kill like they did Stephen. Acts 14:6 NKJV they became aware of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region. God will expose the plot against his servants. He woke Joseph up and said go in the night hour to protect Jesus from being murdered by Herod The Lord who said, “Nothing is hidden that will not be revealed” (Luke 8:17) Lystra Derbe about 20 miles Acts 14:7 NKJV And they were preaching the gospel there. They preached in all the areas they went to, not just where the multitudes were. Acts 14:8 NKJV And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked. The plan of God was they would flee to this town where this man would be healed. He had never walked from birth. Acts 14:9 NKJV [This] man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, The man heard Paul. Paul observing that the man has faith. Faith has a look. Faith has a posture. Faith has a sound. Acts 14:10 NKJV said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked. “Then the lame will leap like a deer” (Isaiah 35:6) Acts 14:11 NKJV Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian [language], “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!” The people responded to the healing as the gods were in the men. They said the pagan Greek mythology was there in human form. Acts 14:12 NKJV And Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. Acts 14:13 NKJV Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes. Acts 14:14 NKJV But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out Barnabas and Paul have to redirect them back to the Living God. Acts 14:15 NKJV and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, When redirecting someone it is good to ask questions instead of making accusations. We have the same nature but a call to preach. Turn from the unless things to the living God. This God made heaven, earth, sea, and every animal and human that lives in them. Repent-turn from the useless A call to repent of our idolatry anything we put before God Acts 14:16 NKJV “who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways. Acts 14:17 NKJV “Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.” Acts 14:18 NKJV And with these sayings they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them. They didn’t want to break up with their idols. Acts 14:19 NKJV Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul [and] dragged [him] out of the city, supposing him to be dead. The Jews came and persuaded the multitudes to stone Paul. Acts 14:20 NKJV However, when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went into the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. Paul was stoned but kept getting up. We keep rising up and going even when it hurts. Acts 14:21 NKJV And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, Paul went back to the place where they kicked him out. Acts 14:22 NKJV strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting [them] to continue in the faith, and [saying], “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” Acts 14:23 NKJV So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. They sought the Lord, dependent on him for the decision to appoint elders. Acts 14:24 NKJV And after they had passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. Acts 14:25 NKJV Now when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. The 1st Mission Was Complete Acts 14:26 NKJV From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed. Acts 14:27 NKJV Now when they had come and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Time to Rest Acts 14:28 NKJV So they stayed there a long time with the disciples. Thank you for coming to the table. I hope that you have been fed and encouraged by today’s message. It is my prayer that you have encountered the presence of God through His Word. I would love to connect with you. Let’s digest today’s message in the comments to help encourage each other. 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Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. DELIVERANCE FROM THE ENEMY AND EXPECTATION Acts 12:1-25 Acts 12:1 NKJV Now about that time Herod the king stretched out [his] hand to harass some from the church. Herod-bloodline of wickedness Herod the great murdered the boys in Bethlehem. Looking for Jesus Herod Antipas-Jesus trial and John the Baptist execution His sister asked for John This Herod killed James His son became one of Paul’s judges. Generational wickedness. What are you passing down? Acts 12:2 NKJV Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. Acts 12:3 NKJV And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was [during] the Days of Unleavened Bread. He was pleasing the people with killing of James so he wanted to up his score Like when Jesus was taken. Pilate pleased the people. Acts 12:4 NKJV So when he had arrested him, he put [him] in prison, and delivered [him] to four squads of soldiers to keep him, intending to bring him before the people after Passover. Herod had Peter arrested. Put in prison Deliver to four squads of soldiers to keep him until they bring him in before the people after passover Acts 12:5 NKJV Peter was therefore kept in prison, but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church. Peter was in prison. Constant prayer was offered to God from him by the church. Constant prayer is earnest,fervent prayer. Prayer changes outcomes Acts 12:6 NKJV And when Herod was about to bring him out, that night Peter was sleeping, bound with two chains between two soldiers; and the guards before the door were keeping the prison. Peter was asleep and about to be brought out. He was chained between two soldiers. The guards were at the door. Peter was in bondage but GOD! Acts 12:7 NKJV Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by [him], and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up, saying, “Arise quickly!” And his chains fell off [his] hands. Behold… Angel of the Lord…..stood by him A light in the darkness He struck Peter on the side Raised him up Spoke to him “Arise quickly! The chains fell off Just like the Angel Jesus stands beside us Jesus is the light in the midst of a lost dark world Jesus still speaks Jesus still makes chains fall off. Angels are God’s messengers. Acts 12:8 NKJV Then the angel said to him, “Gird yourself and tie on your sandals”; and so he did. And he said to him, “Put on your garment and follow me.” Acts 12:9 NKJV So he went out and followed him, and did not know that what was done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. Peter thinks he is seeing a vision like what he saw on the roof. Acts 12:10 NKJV When they were past the first and the second guard posts, they came to the iron gate that leads to the city, which opened to them of its own accord; and they went out and went down one street, and immediately the angel departed from him. They made it through guard posts The iron gate…it was fortified. Acts 12:11 NKJV And when Peter had come to himself, he said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord has sent His angel, and has delivered me from the hand of Herod and [from] all the expectation of the Jewish people.” Peter said that he was certain that The Lord sent protection and deliverance He was delivered from two things: The hand of Herod (the enemy ) The expectation of the Jewish people. Acts 12:12 NKJV So, when he had considered [this], he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together praying. Then he gets himself together and goes to Mary house and they were gathered praying. Acts 12:13 NKJV And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a girl named Rhoda came to answer. Acts 12:14 NKJV When she recognized Peter’s voice, because of [her] gladness she did not open the gate, but ran in and announced that Peter stood before the gate. She was so excited that she left Peter outside. Acts 12:15 NKJV But they said to her, “You are beside yourself!” Yet she kept insisting that it was so. So they said, “It is his angel.” Basically you are going crazy. Acts 12:16 NKJV Now Peter continued knocking; and when they opened [the door] and saw him, they were astonished. They were praying and the answer was at the door. What answer could be knocking at your door but doubt is blocking your belief to open and see? Acts 12:17 NKJV But motioning to them with his hand to keep silent, he declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Go, tell these things to James and to the brethren.” And he departed and went to another place. Acts 12:18 NKJV Then, as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter. Acts 12:19 NKJV But when Herod had searched for him and not found him, he examined the guards and commanded that [they] should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Caesarea, and stayed [there]. 16 guards put to death Acts 12:20 NKJV Now Herod had been very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon; but they came to him with one accord, and having made Blastus the king’s personal aide their friend, they asked for peace, because their country was supplied with food by the king’s [country]. Acts 12:21 NKJV So on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave an oration to them. Acts 12:22 NKJV And the people kept shouting, “The voice of a god and not of a man!” The people were putting honor on as a god. And he didnt correct the people and give God the praise. He accepted the praise. And he was immediately killed. Acts 12:23 NKJV Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died. Acts 12:24 NKJV But the word of God grew and multiplied. When you remove the Herod you can freely grow in the Word. Acts 12:25 NKJV And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled [their] ministry, and they also took with them John whose surname was Mark. Thank you for coming to the table. I hope that you have been fed and encouraged by today’s message. It is my prayer that you have encountered the presence of God through His Word. I would love to connect with you. Let’s digest today’s message in the comments to help encourage each other. What are you leaving behind for the next generation? When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Romans 1:12 NLT Let Us Pray! Prayer Prompt: Lord, remove every Herod in my life. Let Us Praise! Let Us Invite! 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