Acts 5:17–42
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Acts 28:1–31
I. Through Much Opposition Paul Arrives in Rome – 1-16
II. Paul Dialogues with the Jews regarding the Gospel – 17-31
III. Final Reflections on Luke’s History and Gospel Advance
Acts 27:1–44
I. Why so much real estate in scripture is given to this shipwreck?
II. Ten observations from the story of this shipwreck
III. a: Ocean Liner vs. Cruise Ship, or from point A to point B.
b: To whom do you belong?
Acts 26:1–32
I. Reviewing Paul’s Life – 1-23
II. Appreciating Paul’s Witness – 24-32
Acts 25:1–27
I. Paul’s Trial before Festus – 1-12
II. Paul’s Introduction before Agrippa – 13-27
III. Some Implications for Us to Consider Today
Acts 24:1–27
I. The Mockery of a Legitimate Trial – 1-21
II. The Pretense of a Legitimate Verdict – 22-23
III. The Charade of a Legitimate Dialogue – 24-26
IV. The Absence of a Legitimate Outcome – 27
Acts 23:12–35
I. The Plot (12-15)
II. The Plant (16-22)
III. The Protection (23-35)
Acts 22:30–23:11
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Acts 21:37–22:29
I. Oppression or Opportunity?
II. Self-Actualizing or Self-Identifying?
III. Deconstructing or Redirecting?
IV. Canceled or Christlike?
Acts 21:17–36
I. The Wide-Ranging Experiences of Paul’s First Week in Jerusalem
II. Learning with Paul in the School of Persecution in Jerusalem
Acts 21:1–16
I. Paul and His Team Travel Across the Mediterranean Sea – 1-6
II. Paul and His Team Travel Down the Mediterranean Coast – 7-14
III. Paul and His Team Travel Up to Jerusalem – 15-16
Acts 20:17–38
I. Paul’s Example
II. Paul’s Direction
III. The Bonds of Love
Acts 20:1–16
I. Greece/Encouragement and Disciples (1-6)
II. Eutychus/Power and Purpose (7-12)
III. Toward Jerusalem/Honoring the Foundations (13-16)
Acts 19:8–41
I. The Remarkable Story of the Gospel Coming to Ephesus
II. The Remarkable Impact This Should Have on Us Today
Acts 18:18–19:7
I. Scene 1: Paul Finishes His Second Journey – 18:18-22
II. Scene 2: Interlude: Priscilla & Aquila and Apollos – 18:24-28
III. Scene 3: Paul Begins His Third Journey – 18:23; 19:1-7
Acts 18:1–17
I. An Old Precedent Experienced in the Corinthian Synagogue – 1-8
II. A New Precedent Established in the Roman Court – 9-17
III. Three Practical Implications for Us Today
Acts 17:16–34
I. Noticing the Need – 16-21
II. Telling the Truth – 22-31
III. Receiving the Results – 32-34
Acts 17:1–15
I. A Fresh Start – 1-4
II. A Familiar Scuffle – 5-9
III. A Fresh Start – 10-12
IV. A Familiar Scuffle – 13-15
Acts 16:25–40
Scene 1: Shaken foundations
Scene 2: A bright light in a very dark place
Scene 3: A nest of improbabilities
Scene 4: Roman soldier and Roman law in service of the most high God
Scene 5: Though the dogs bark, the caravan moves on.
Acts 16:11–24
A Most Extraordinary Woman
A Young Woman Doubly Cursed
Is the Gospel Enough?