Arise and Abide

Reading from Acts 23:1-35 NLT ~Paul before the High Council cont., The Plan to Kill Paul, Paul is Sent to Caesarea~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the protection of God.

Reading from Acts 22:1-30 ~Paul is Arrested cont., Paul Reveals His Roman Citizenship, Paul Before the High Council~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the challenge of genuinely express your story and your faith. How the crowd was rejecting the same message Jesus gave in the parable of the wedding feast.

Reading from Acts 21:26-40 ~Paul is Arrested, Paul Speaks to the Crowd~ Scripture reading followed by discussion on mob mentality, the freedom in Christ, and Paul’s heart for his people.

Reading from Acts 21:1-25 ~Paul’s Journey to Jerusalem~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul getting confirmation through prophetic words. The plan would have not likely made Paul believe the prophecy wouldn’t come to be. The Jewish believers had an easier time allowing the gentiles to not be bound to the law than allowing themselves to be free.

Reading from Acts 20:13-38 ~Paul Meets the Ephesian Elders~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul understanding that his time was coming and that he would not see anyone from the Church at Ephesus again. Letting go and entrusting your children to God.

Reading from Acts 20:3b-12 ~Paul’s Final Visit to Troas~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Paul’s continued journey in the face of persecution, the death and resurrection of a young man during Paul’s farewell message.

Reading from Romans 16:1-27 NLT ~Paul Greets His Friends, Paul’s Final Instructions~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the sacred kiss, teachings that cause division, and messages that are contrary to pure gospel of Jesus.

Reading from Romans 15:14-33 NLT ~Paul’s Reason for Writing, Paul’s Travel Plans~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at giving encouragement and reminders of the basics. Seeing God as we accept help from others. There are people here today who have heard of Jesus but have never heard a complete gospel message.

Reading from Romans 15:1-13 NLT ~Living to Please Others~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at laying down our lives for others. Christ did not come to live and please Himself.

Reading from Romans 14:1-23 NLT ~The Danger of Criticism~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at causing others to stumble. Living by our conscience and convictions and not arguing about things we consume. Looking for the presence of God.