July 11
Acts 28:1-31
What is the last book you read or movie you watched with a surprise ending? A story where there was a twist, unanswered question, or a lack of resolution at the end? The book of Acts is like this. It ends with Paul in prison in Rome and we are left to wonder, what happened next?
We may not be satisfied with the ending, but it is perfect. The final verse reads, “Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.” This ending leaves us with a picture of the message of Jesus going out into the world. Now we are the continuation of Acts. When we “boldly and without hindrance” proclaim the message of Christ, we are essentially writing Acts 29. We are picking up where the book ended and where Paul’s work stopped. Church history tells us Paul was killed for his faith in Rome, but nothing can stop the message of Jesus. No matter how many people are martyred and no matter how hostile people might be, the kingdom of God will continue to advance and we can be a part of this. So, what does Acts 29 look like in your life? Have you faithfully taken up the calling of God and the model of Paul to boldly proclaim Jesus to those in your life? Let us faithfully live out our mission of being disciples who make disciples where God has placed us.
Father God, thank you that your victorious church has been moving forward since the time of Paul. Help me to be a part of this work today and to boldly proclaim Christ to those in my life. Amen.
If Acts 29 was written about your life and ministry, what elements would it contain?
What is the last book you read or movie you watched with a surprise ending? A story where there was a twist, unanswered question, or a lack of resolution at the end? The book of Acts is like this. It ends with Paul in prison in Rome and we are left to wonder, what happened next?
We may not be satisfied with the ending, but it is perfect. The final verse reads, “Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.” This ending leaves us with a picture of the message of Jesus going out into the world. Now we are the continuation of Acts. When we “boldly and without hindrance” proclaim the message of Christ, we are essentially writing Acts 29. We are picking up where the book ended and where Paul’s work stopped. Church history tells us Paul was killed for his faith in Rome, but nothing can stop the message of Jesus. No matter how many people are martyred and no matter how hostile people might be, the kingdom of God will continue to advance and we can be a part of this. So, what does Acts 29 look like in your life? Have you faithfully taken up the calling of God and the model of Paul to boldly proclaim Jesus to those in your life? Let us faithfully live out our mission of being disciples who make disciples where God has placed us.
Father God, thank you that your victorious church has been moving forward since the time of Paul. Help me to be a part of this work today and to boldly proclaim Christ to those in my life. Amen.
If Acts 29 was written about your life and ministry, what elements would it contain?
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