Acts 23
-Paul defends himself before the Council of the Jews
declaring his life lived under a good conscience before God. Ananias had him
illegally struck on the mouth for this comment and Paul rebuked him strongly in
the presence of all. However, when he found out that Ananias was the high
priest, he retracted his comments and apologized in accordance to the Law (Exodus
22:28). *Application* Ananias’ inability to follow the very Law that he was
supposed to be chief priest over left him unrecognizable to Paul. The same can
happen to us if we are covert Christians who do not really represent Christ
Jesus. Do people actually know who you are in this world O Christian?
-Paul then astutely divides the Council with his hope and
resurrection of the dead beliefs. This led to a great dissension and the
binding of Paul being taken into the custody of Roman barracks.
-This orchestrates the vow made on Paul by 40 Jews to kill
him. Paul’s nephew learns of this mayhem and saves Paul’s life. Paul makes his
way to Caesarea Maritima under custody of the Romans and is incarcerated in the
official governor’s residence of Herod’s Praetorium waiting to appear before
Felix, the governor.
-God appears to Paul in the middle of all this crisis in
Jerusalem and gives him His word that he will solemnly witness the Lord’s cause
in Rome. *Application* The voice of the Lord is sure. His promises never fail
and we can count on every one of them. The Lord stands beside His chosen
people. Paul does end up in Rome spreading the gospel of his Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ!
Verse to Memorize:
Acts 23:11
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