December 03, 2022

DECEMBER 3, DAY 337

7 minutes

In today’s reading of Tyndale’s OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),

Paul’s imprisonment begins his final chapter of missionary work. Today, we read the story of the first five days of His capture.

We must read this portion of Paul’s story in the context of what Jesus told His disciples about coming persecution. He said:

Matthew 10:16–20 (NLT)

16 “Look, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes and harmless as doves. 17 But beware! For you will be handed over to the courts and will be flogged with whips in the synagogues. 18 You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me. 19 When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. 20 For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Paul’s imprisonment will spread the gospel. God will give him the right words to say at the right time. When Paul speaks, it will be the Holy Spirit speaking through him. Let’s unpack how all of this works out.

Let’s dive into today’s reading!

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