When Paul faced great danger in prison, the Lord strengthened him with His presence and protected him through Hi providential works.

At his trials before the Sanhedrin, Paul's defense was based on his hope in the reality of the resurrection of the dead. Because Jesus has gone before us in death and resurrection, all of our hope rests in the reality that He has won victory over sin and death and those who trust in Him will be raised to new life forever with God.

Because we hope in our future resurrection, we live today with boldness and confidence, willing to risk everything for God's kingdom.