Theme: The trial of Paul ended abruptly with no solution or verdict

-Paul faces two years incarceration before his next hearing

-God grants him great favor in the midst of his troubles

-God promises the same to us

Theme: Paul is incarcerated in Caesarea awaiting trial once his accusers arrive from Jerusalem

-we will exegete the passage (grin)

-give interpretation, commentary, and  make several relevant points of application for us today

Theme: Using New Years Day as a springboard to talk about a biblical fresh start/new beginning

-especially as it relates to sin in our lives

-especially how to view and deal with our sin in  biblical way

Christmas devotional/communion -- Pastor Hub

-brief Christmas devotional: relates to the skit - Pastor Hub

"The Saga Continues...Part III"

Theme: Paul is again rescued by the Roman guard and whisked away to safety in Caesarea

-we will give the interpretation of the facts, make commentary on the facts and weave in relevant application

-the primary application will come at the end and be a principle we can indirectly draw from the text

-like last week God is addressing aspects of Christian living that He takes very seriously but we do not :-)

Title: "The Saga Continues...Part III"

Theme: Paul is again rescued by the Roman guard and whisked away to safety in Caesarea

-we will give the interpretation of the facts, make commentary on the facts and weave in relevant application

-the primary application will come at the end and be a principle we can indirectly draw from the text

-like last week God is addressing aspects of Christian living that He takes very seriously but we do not :-)

Acts 23:12-22

Title: "The Plot..."

Theme: Jewish Zealots plot the death of the Apostle Paul...it is exposed.

three points to ponder:

-we are victors over, not victims of our circumstances

-better not to vow than to vow and not keep it

-be sure your sin will find you out

Text: Acts 22:22-23:11

Title: "The Saga Continues Part II"

Theme: Paul maneuvers through a tricky situation...was it deceptive and devious...or was it brilliantly wise.

Title: "The Saga Continues"

-Paul gives his testimony to the angry mob intent on killing him

-we'll give the details of the testimony

-we'll pull out some pertinent principles for us to know

-no official corporate application