Today we are reading Acts 28. In this chapter we read about Paul testifying in Rome to a Jewish audience. “When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: “The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: “‘Go to this people, and say, “You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.” For this people’s heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’ Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.”
Acts 28:23-28, 30-31 ESV Paul was a faithful witness to whoever he met. It is believed that he was released from custody in Rome and that he made an additional missionary journey to Spain, Crete and other areas. This chapter concludes like the author intended to write more…what would you write if you were telling the story of Christianity today? Where have you traveled to preach the Gospel? What will others say about you? Pastor Tim
