The Apostle Paul's experiences, in going up to Jerusalem and possible death, and his various trials before both Jews and Romans, were like those of his beloved Master, Jesus. See the notes for Week 19.
Later, he was to go by sea, as a prisoner, to Rome, to face trial before the Roman Emperor Nero. Paul's journey resulted in the Gospel being spread even more widely. Several letters which form part of the New Testament were written by him from Rome.
| Paul's journey to Rome | |
| SUNDAY
Acts 22 |
Christianity was called the Way (verse 4). See Acts 9:2; 19:9,23; etc. Jesus is the Way of approach to God (John 14:6). |
| MONDAY
Acts 23 |
God even used Roman soldiers to protect Paul and help to spread the Gospel (verses 23-24). |
| TUESDAY
Acts 24 |
The Way involved belief in the Old Testament promises (verse 14) and in resurrection (verse 15). |
| WEDNESDAY
Acts 25 |
Paul's experiences were similar to those of Jesus' own trials in Jerusalem (verses 2, 6). |
| THURSDAY
Acts 26 |
Verse 18 contains a summary of the Gospel. Paul's powerful preaching had a dramatic effect on King Agrippa (verse 28). |
| FRIDAY
Acts 27 |
"Be of good cheer" (verse 22) is more than just the optimistic "Cheer up". The NIV expresses this as "keep up your courage". It is a reminder that we have every reason to be full of hope and courage when we believe in God. |
| SATURDAY
Acts 28 |
Being lightly chained to a soldier must have been hard for the much travelled preacher, but it was God's way. From here many of the New Testament letters were written. |