Today’s Reading: Acts 26:19-23

Therefore, O King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, but declared first to those in Damascus, then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance.
Acts 26:19-20

Sermon Thoughts: The Church operates in obedience to Christ.

  • Obedience in repentance.

  • Obedience despite resistance.

  • Obedience to God’s Word.

PAUL’S SPEECH TO KING AGRIPPA AND BERNICE (Acts 26:4-23)

  • A – Paul is faithful to Jewish Tradition (v. 4-8)
    • B – Paul formerly persecuted Christians (v.9-11)
      • C – Paul was commissioned by the Lord to witness (v. 12-18)
      • C’ – Paul served as a witness (v. 19-20)
    • B’ – Paul is now persecuted as a Christian (v.21)
  • A’ – Paul is faithful to Jewish tradition. (v.22-23)

Prayer

Sovereign LORD, thank You for drawing near to me in Your mercy and grace. Thank You for the opportunities You grant me to be a part of Your magnificent plan. Please teach me and train me to be obedient in following after You, that I would grow in more understanding and knowledge of Your Truth. In Jesus’ Name I pray, AMEN.