14 “Then he said: ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. Tell your story at every opportunity. Website © 2021 by Ray Stedman Ministries. He said, Yea. Today's Devotion; Devotional Library; Subscriptions; Devotional Blog; Donate; Help; About Us; Today. Here is what Paul said to them: 3 'I am a true Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up here in Jerusalem at the feet of Gamaliel. 26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. Today’s Thought:  2 And when they heard that he was addressing them in the Hebrew language, 1 they became even more quiet. This Daily Devotion was Inspired by one of Ray's Messages, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’, ‘and go into Damascus. Devotional: Acts 22:22-23:11. Updated: Fri, 09/23/2016 - 14:31 By admin. It opens with Jesus returning to heaven and the Holy Spirit coming in His place. Father, thank you that you have commissioned me as well to bear witness to your great work in my life. Worship … 30 On the morrow, because he would have known the certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them. Encouragement: Acts 11:19-30: 2020-05-01 Community Is . 6 And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me. 9 When He acts on the left, I cannot behold Him; He turns on the right, I cannot see Him. But Paul recognizes this as his opportunity and he wants to be the instrument to reach this stubborn crowd. We may possess both opportunities, perhaps in education, but possibly also some … “What are you going to do?” he asked. 15 You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard. Then he said: The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. 4 I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison, 5 as the high priest and all the Council can themselves testify. 24 The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him. A man named Ananias came to see me. “ ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting,’ he replied. Most of us have a mixed bag of stuff from our past, from our formative years. What are three vital aspects of the Apostle Paul's calling which apply to all who seek to know and follow God's will? They listen to the entire account of his conversion … 9 My companions saw the light, but they did not understand the voice of him who was speaking to me. No. 5 As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished. He told me, directly and personally, the things that the other apostles learned when they were with him as disciples. Subject to permission policy, all rights reserved. When Paul did speak, he started with his testimony concerning what Jesus had done in his life. I even obtained letters from them to their associates in Damascus, and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished. That is how they knew that Paul was a true apostle — because he knew what they knew. As we wrap up our study of Acts, Pastor Luke focuses on the last few chapters of Acts. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, [] put him to death by nailing him to the cross. Help me to be faithful to that call. 10 ... 22 only the gold and the silver, the bronze, the iron, the tin and the lead, 23 everything that can stand the fire, you shall pass through the fire, and it shall be clean, but it shall be purified with water for impurity. Peter gets bold and lets us know what we are responsible for. Browse devotions about Acts, from the Today Daily Devotional library. 22 “Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. Wednesday Devotional with Dr Rob Schneider. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. I have heard the personal testimonies of many that had a wicked past. That is what Paul learned — the power by which a Christian lives his life. Though it occurred thirty years before, he has never forgotten a single detail. Devotions. When Paul understood that, he had all the power he needed to do anything God asked him to do. Daily Devotion © 2014 by Ray Stedman Ministries. So many young Christians struggle at this point. Posted on September 12, 2020 by Jefferson Vann. Different biblical characters often illustrate how they handled the problems and situations they had faced. Shows what Jesus currently did to a person the listener knows. I could see from their standing in front of me how different they were now. 10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? Daily Nugget: Acts chapter 2 verses 22-28: Being accused is unpleasant and false accusations are even worse. “I once was blind, but now I see!”  — Part of the chorus in Amazing Grace. It makes His workings more real to them than a story that happened more than 2,000 years ago. Is this lost time? Acts 2:22-36 is a long message. One of the best ways to talk to others about Jesus is to give one’s testimony. LIVE WORSHIP. 3 ¶ I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day. DEVOTIONAL 6. Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. He was a devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living there. Today's Devotion; Devotional Library; Subscriptions; Devotional Blog; Donate; Help; About Us; Today . Verse Thoughts Israel was unique among the nations for they were God's chosen people and He was their King. 13 He stood beside me and said, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight!’ And at that very moment I was able to see him. Do we attempt to define or limit his will to a specific place, a particular activity? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. “This man is a Roman citizen.”, 27 The commander went to Paul and asked, “Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?”, 28 Then the commander said, “I had to pay a lot of money for my citizenship.”. Saul! “ ‘Get up,’ the Lord said, ‘and go into Damascus. ‘Quick!’ he said. 19 After greeting them, he related one by one the things that God had … The Bible commands us to do so. Sign In . 1 Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you. After a while (Acts 22), the preacher got his opportunity to defend the accusations against him. They think that the will of God is some kind of itinerary they must discover, that if they can just find where God wants them to go, and what he wants them to do next, then they can do the will of God. 14 And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. Acts 22 ACTS 2: 22-28 Available here from 12pm. 22:1 “Brothers and fathers, hear the defense that I now make before you.”. It was the same message Jesus had given to the twelve, in the days of his flesh. 6 “About noon as I came near Damascus, suddenly a bright light from heaven flashed around me. my Kindle e-books; scripture index ; subject index; Tag Archives: Acts 22. the next step in his plan. 8 And I answered, Who art thou, Lord? Paul recounts his own conversion experience to this enraged mob which had just been ready to tear him limb from limb! Devotions about Acts. Now, that was not where God wanted him to go, or what God wanted him to do. Home; About; Other Links to Me. He stood beside me and said, Brother Saul, receive your sight! Israel is still unique among the nations and remains His chosen people.. but Israel rebelled against the Lord.. desiring to be ruled like the gentile nations, in preference to living under God's divine leadership. Psalms 119:18 (KJV). It is your attitude of expectancy that Jesus Christ, living in you, will work through you. Tell them what Jesus did for you. τ. ὁδόν] for Christianity was in his case the evident cause of the enmity. He was a devout observer of the law and highly respected by all the Jews living there. I studied under Gamaliel and was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors. When you expect him to do that, you are in the will of God. 27 Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? ‘Leave Jerusalem immediately, because the people here will not accept your testimony about me.’, 19 “‘Lord,’ I replied, ‘these people know that I went from one synagogue to another to imprison and beat those who believe in you. 2. Bible Verse; Newest; Oldest; Most Viewed; Most Shared; Sermon. Twitter; Facebook; Email; Acts 21 Acts 22 Acts 23. Matthew 5:10-12; Acts 5:17-42: 2020-05-08 Community Is . That is how I know them. Related Videos . Be With Jesus: A Devotional on Acts 4.1-22. And he said unto me, I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom thou persecutest. This was the moment he was chosen to be an apostle, and Ananias conveyed the commission to him. For permission to use this content, please review RayStedman.org/permissions. 25 As they stretched him out to flog him, Paul said to the centurion standing there, “Is it legal for you to flog a Roman citizen who hasn’t even been found guilty?”, 26 When the centurion heard this, he went to the commander and reported it. Acts is the story of the start and spread of the Christian church. A brief survey of the additional resources in this series will show how much I trust and appreciate their insight. The details of this event are etched into the memory of the apostle. “But I was born a citizen,” Paul replied. daily devotions from Jefferson Vann. 22 1 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense.”. One of the best ways to talk to others about Jesus is to give one’s testimony. Shows that the power of God is still working in lives today. 7 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Everything you do is in the will of God. Shows how God can transform a life. The commander himself was alarmed when he realized that he had put Paul, a Roman citizen, in chains. Comp. So he seizes the only opportunity he has, hoping the Lord will give him success, and he tells of his own conversion and specifically the role which Ananias played. 21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. Calvary Baptist … The First Great Church Council - Acts 15 The Macedonian Call - Acts 16 The Unknown God - Acts 17 Crispus and Sosthenes - Acts 18 A Wonder of the World - Acts 19 Serving the Lord - Acts 20 The Holy Spirit Told Me - Acts 21 Speaking the Language - Acts 22 Known by Name - Acts 23 Paul's Confession - Acts 24 An Appeal to Caesar - Acts 25 These examples show us how to, or not to, react in similar situations. About Account Give. James, John, Peter, and Paul are the only ones who appear in any prominence. "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." It makes Jesus’ work more real when it is heard from the “horse’s mouth.”. arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. 13 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And at that very moment I was able to see him. When Paul arrived in Jerusalem (Acts 21), he faced an angry crowd. Daily Nugget: Examples are some of the best methods of teaching. 29 Those who were about to interrogate him withdrew immediately. Everyone should tell as many as they can how good God is and how anyone who trusts Jesus’ death on the Cross can be saved from an eternity in Hell. 7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul! It had three parts, three aspects of ministry. Acts 22:12-13 "And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt [there]," "Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.’, ‘Leave Jerusalem immediately, because the people here will not accept your testimony about me.’, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’. When Paul starts to address the people in their mother tongue, Aramaic, initially “they became very quiet” (Acts 22:2). Then they raised their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! Acts 22:1-30 ¶“ 1 Paul said, 'Brethren and fathers, please hear my defense which I now make to you.' He cannot dispute that Jesus is alive and still working in one’s life today when he hears what He has done in one’s life. After a while (Acts 22), the preacher got his opportunity to defend the accusations against him. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Why do you persecute me?’. © 2005-2015 OpenThouMineEyes.com All Rights Reserved. Ταύτ. This same mission is pictured for us by the early church in the activity of the apostle Paul beginning in Acts 13:1. 25 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned? Then Paul said: 3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. Tell them what Jesus did for you. 12 “A man named Ananias came to see me. Acts 22 Devotion By Jason and Kimberly Acts 22 When Paul was arrested by the Romans at the end of 21, he could have played the Roman citizen card then but it seems that he delayed in order to bear witness to what God had done on the road to Damascus. Date Title Scripture Reference; 2020-09-14 Blessings in Persecution? Church health is not defined by numerical size or budgetary well-being, but by the degree to 20 And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him. The full name of it is, The Acts Of The Apostles, but there are not many apostles mentioned in it. Motivated by the love of Jesus Christ and an awareness of the majesty of his Person, Paul pushed on ceaselessly, out into the far regions of earth, performing his apostolic ministry. Acts 3 Resources. 3:03. 20 And when the blood of your martyr Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’, 21 “Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’ ”, 22 The crowd listened to Paul until he said this. (Read Acts 22:1-11) The apostle addressed the enraged multitude, in the customary style of respect and good-will. And the same hour I looked up upon him." He has appeared to me, and talked to me. 2 When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet. In this chapter, Paul is one who was an example of someone purpose-driven. Next, Paul looks back and says, This is what made me an apostle. Helpful thoughts: After all that Paul had said about Jesus, appearances, visions and everything else that might have caused this crowd pause…the word that sets them off is “Gentiles.” Paul was deemed not worthy to live for taking God to the Gentiles without requiring them to first become Jewish proselytes. Skip to content. Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name. A full third of it is comprised of quotes from the Old Testament. I have seen Jesus Christ many times. And now what are you waiting for? Acts 22:4-5. Today’s passage: Acts 22:22-23:11. When Paul did speak, he started with his testimony concerning what Jesus had done in his life. Our Daily Bread Devotionals Indexed by Chapter. Daily Devotion in Acts 21. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. How does one man’s life and death change the course of history?One conversation at a time. mission is defined for us in Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, and 2 Timothy 2:2. He’s not fit to live!”, 23 As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and flinging dust into the air, 24 the commander ordered that Paul be taken into the barracks. Browse daily devotions with Scripture passages fromActs, from the Today Daily Devotional library. But Paul recognizes this as his opportunity and he wants to be the instrument to reach this stubborn crowd. And Paul said, But I was free born. I am sure that if I had been in his shoes I would have been trying to get out of there as fast as possible. 11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. After a while (Acts 22), the preacher got his opportunity to defend the accusations against him. Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.’, 17 “When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance 18 and saw the Lord speaking to me. I am sure that if I had been in his shoes I would have been trying to get out of there as fast as possible. Return to the Main Player. 29 Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. When Paul did speak, he started with his testimony concerning what Jesus had done in his life. . And the same hour I looked up upon him. Scripture Acts 20 Sort Bible Verse. The worship video will be available from 12:15pm and the devotional video at 12pm. . 2 When they heard Paul speak to them in the Hebrew tongue, they became more quiet. The book of Acts is the action book of the New Testament, and it constitutes therefore one of the most exciting books of the Bible. Devotional/Reflection: Perhaps you, like me, have been impacted by the ministry of prominent pastors like John Piper or Alistair Begg. Acts 22:12-16 Paul recounts his own conversion experience to this enraged mob which had just been ready to tear him limb from limb! Register! Let them know what changes He has performed in your life. TODAY'S BIBLE READING: Exodus 35-37, Psalm 37:1-22, Matthew 16:1-12, Acts 22 Acts 22, Psalm 37:1-22, Matthew 16:1-12, Acts 22 Acts 22 Devotions related to Acts. 2 (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,) 9 And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me. 18 And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me. 16 And now why tarriest thou? Today’s Reading: ACTS 22 DEVOTIONAL with Pastor Rob. There you will be told all that you have been assigned to do.’ 11 My companions led me by the hand into Damascus, because the brilliance of the light had blinded me. 12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, 17 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ. Even though the Holy Spirit takes a major role in this event, the focus clearly is on Jesus Christ. (Acts 22, Philippians 3) Posted on June 13, 2017 by Randy Buchman. All rights reserved. The Scriptures make clear that the will of God is a relationship. That constitutes the same message that God has for all of us today — the words of his mouth, which Jesus had given to the Apostle Paul. One of the best ways to talk to others about Jesus is to give one’s testimony. 28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. 23 And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air, Paul relates the history of his early life very particularly; he notices that his conversion was wholly the act of God. He directed that he be flogged and interrogated in order to find out why the people were shouting at him like this. Subscribe to the Daily Devotional; Bible Reference Share . Don't have an account? You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard. on ὁδός, Acts 9:2, Acts 18:25, Acts 19:9; Acts 19:23. ἄχρι θανάτου] Grotius appropriately remarks: “quantum scil … 18 On the following day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present. But whatever cannot stand the fire you shall pass through the water. “Ananias” (see note on 9:10). 22 ¶ And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live. The salvation plan and proof of God’s working today can also include telling what God has done in your life. 16 And now what are you waiting for? Acts Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations. . Daily Nugget: When Paul arrived in Jerusalem (Acts 21), he faced an angry crowd. We’re on a mission to change that. . Daily devotional with John Piper. Do anything you like, then, because it will be in God's will, unless the Holy Spirit within you indicates otherwise, according to his Word. Acts 21:17-22:29 (ESV) 17 When we had come to Jerusalem, the brothers received us gladly. Finally, Paul heard a voice from the Lord's mouth, what his message was to be — to declare what Jesus Christ had said to him. 4 And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women. Daily Devotion in Acts 22. It works everywhere you sign in, even with the mobile app! Witnessing to others can often be a scriptural plan with verses from God’s Word about salvation. But ultimately Jesus knows the paths and wants to fill us with joy. 19 And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: Or is this prime time? The mission is to duplicate herself in the lives of others. First, he was chosen to know the will of God. Devotionals / Readings; About Tri-State Fellowship Church; Other TSF Sermon Series Devotionals; Tag Archives: Acts 22 Can Anything Good Come from Tarsus? This is just as Jesus had predicted. What Paul had to learn was that the will of God is a relationship to his Son.

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