Acts 28: Continue to Preach, Regardless
And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. (verse 24)
Preach the Truth, there will always be some who will refuse to believe.
And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. (verse 24)
Preach the Truth, there will always be some who will refuse to believe.
Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul. (verse 11)
Accept rejections at your own peril. Regardless how he felt, he was in the same boat and a chance to save 276 lives.
I think myself happy, king Agrippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee touching all the things whereof I am accused of the Jews: (verse 2)
False accusations and wrongful imprisonment, yet Paul found happiness for a chance to be a witness for the Truth.
And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul’s cause unto the king. (verse 14)
God will reveal the truth even by the mouth of your enemy in the defense of those who suffers for the sake of Christ.
But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound. (verse 27)
Even in bondage, Paul continues to preach Christ.
And when he had so said, there arose a dissension between the Pharisees and the Sadducees: and the multitude was divided. (verse 7)
The pride of man to pitch themselves against each other.
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. (verse 9)
It is better to hear God’s voice and follow His commands than to see His light and tremble in fear.
And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. (verse 14)
Resist the temptation to give into emotions, follow the calling and go in the name of Christ.
And there sat in a window a certain young man named Eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep: and as Paul was long preaching, he sunk down with sleep, and fell down from the third loft, and was taken up dead. (verse 9)
Listening to long sermons can be life changing, fortunately, Paul was a compassionate preacher, he embrace the kid and brought him back to life.
And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye? (verse 15)
Know Christ before attempting to go out in His name.
