Bible In A Year | Read: Acts 28
28 “Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!” 29 After he said this, the Jews left, arguing vigorously among themselves. 30 For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. 31 He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance! Acts 28:28-31
Overview of Chapter
Paul, who has now survived multiple incidents which should have killed him, arrives in Rome and the book of Acts abruptly ends. Paul finally makes it to Rome, which was the desire he expressed in Romans. He can now communicate directly to the Christians what he was only able to do in writing before. Acts probably ends this way because that is what is happening when Luke writes the book. It’s a frustrating ending because we want to know if Paul goes to trial and how it turns out. Our best understanding from reading Paul’s writings and historical tradition is that he was tried and released, but is later arrested again and executed.
Nothing could stop Paul from talking about Jesus. He knew his purpose and could not be distracted. Persecution, rejection, death threats, prison, shipwreck, and his own prejudices toward Gentiles were all endured and accepted to allow him to serve Jesus. If we were all like him, what would our world look like today?
Action Steps
Bible: What is God showing me? What am I going to do about it?
Bless: Serve one person through word, action, or gift today.
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