If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? (verse 11)
If perfection can be achieved by the law through men bound by their own mortality, then grace through Christ will bring utter perfection to those who believe.
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, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. (verse 7)
Peacefully sleeping in prison, Peter dreams in glorious light.
While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. (verse 44)
In hearing the Gospel preached, you will witness the demonstration of that power by the Holy Spirit.
And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word. (verse 29)
Instead of praying for protection from being persecuted, they prayed for boldness to continue preaching.
And he took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. (verse 7)
Action is the proof of the faith that is required for the spoken word to demonstrate power.
