Cross-Living 3: Acts 24-End

Transformation

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intently at the high council, Paul began: “Brothers, I have always lived before God with a clear conscience!” Instantly Ananias the high priest commanded those close to Paul to slap him… Acts 23:1-3

After…I was a member of the Pharisees…I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Phil. 3:5,7

Transformation: the Difficulty

“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my

flesh…” Rom. 7:18-19

"their throat is an open grave, with

their tongues they keep deceiving,

the poison of asps is under their lips";

Rom. 3:13

Because

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

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• Only a kid helps – 23:12-35

• A Corrupt Governor – 24

• A Man-Pleaser – 25:1-12

• A Debauched King – 25:13-26:32

Paul’s Brokenness

• Only a kid helps – 23:12-35

• A Corrupt Governor – 24

• A Man-Pleaser – 25:1-12

• A Debauched King – 25:13-26:32

Paul’s Brokenness

“No!”3 times

“Interesting, but later…”

“You’re MAD!”

“I know all about it…”

"Why is it considered incredible among you people if God does raise the dead?” Acts 26:8

• Only a kid helps – 23:12-35

• A Corrupt Governor – 24

• A Man-Pleaser – 25:1-12

• A Debauched King – 25:13-26:32

• The Perfect Storm – 27-28

Paul’s Brokenness

Paul’s Brokenness – How It Ended

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

Paul’s Brokenness – How It Ended2

Tim

othy

4:9

-18 Make every effort to

come to me soon; for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me…Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.

Dese

rted At my first defense

no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. Un

defe

ated But the Lord stood

with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth.

Secu

re H

ope The Lord will rescue

me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Paul’s Brokenness – How It Ended2

Tim

othy

4:9

-18 Make every effort to

come to me soon; for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me…Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.

Dese

rted At my first defense

no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them. Un

defe

ated But the Lord stood

with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth.

Secu

re H

ope The Lord will rescue

me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires 2 Timothy 4:3

Paul’s Brokenness – How It Ended2

Tim

othy

4:9

-18 Make every effort to

come to me soon; for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me…Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.

Dese

rted At my first defense

no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.

Focu

sed But the Lord stood

with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth.

Secu

re H

ope The Lord will rescue

me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

I am sending you to open their eyes so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the dominion of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who have been sanctified by faith in Me.' Acts 26:17-18

Paul’s Brokenness – How It Ended2

Tim

othy

4:9

-18 Make every effort to

come to me soon; for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me…Only Luke is with me. Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.

Dese

rted At my first defense

no one supported me, but all deserted me; may it not be counted against them.

Focu

sed But the Lord stood

with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth.

Secu

re H

ope The Lord will rescue

me from every evil deed, and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Paul’s Brokenness – How It Ended

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”

"Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

"For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

“Pick up your cross daily, and follow me…”

Paul’s Brokenness – How It Ended

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