Queen's Road Cell

1. Briefly summarize what happened on the voyage to Rome (see 27:1–28:16).   Paul was placed in the care of a centurion and put on a ship The ship sailed on the Mediterranean It was caught up in a storm and was on the brink of capsizing.for 2 weeks Paul took control of and dealt with the situation. The vessel ran around in Malta with everyone safe Paul gained honour because he survived a snake bite, then healed the father of the chief Roman official there. He stayed in Malta 3 months  Doing God’s will doesn’t mean we have a smooth journey    2. What did Paul say and do during the trip to Rome?  27:9-10   He warned the centurioi not to proceed with the voyage: “ Sirs, I perceive that the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.” 27:21-26  He encouraged the men with God's promise. “Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss. ...

Six of us (KH, Joyce, Grace, WJ, Joe, Gibson) went to visit Qin and to see what we could do to be involved in her ministry in HCMC. Silas, Joanna and Sophie joined us because Silas was there for work. Everybody carried things there, including books, coffee, games as well as things for flood victims in central Vietnam. KH and Joyce visited young leaders on one of the  nights, Joe, Grace and WJ visited sime other friends on the other night. On Saturday morning and afternoon, WJ and Grace spent time witht he orphanages teaching football.  KH and Joe joined the Lohs to rehearse with the International Christian Fellowship worship team. Gibson arrived in HCMC on Saturday night after his final exam pape. All of us attended the ICF worship service on Sunday morning. KH shared on "The Christian and anxiety and depression" with some Christians.  The 6 of us from the Cell then flew to Da Lat on Sunday afternoon to chill for the next 2 days before flying back to SIngpaore on Tuesday ...

  “Festus fully intends to honor his commitment to send Paul to Nero. But he has a problem. Paul’s appeal places the governor in the unenviable position of having to justify sending Paul to Nero without specific charges. Nero and his officials would not take kindly to a governor who showed incompetence in judging trivial matters. Festus was unable to formulate a charge against Paul because the accusations by the Jews pertained to religious matters having nothing to do with Roman law.” (R C Sproul) Herod Agrippa II: He was a client king whose territory was primarily in the northern regions of Judea, around the Sea of Galilee, including areas like Trachonitis, Batanaea, and Chalcis. He did not directly govern the core province of Judea (which included Jerusalem). Porcius Festus: He was the procurator (governor) of the Roman province of Judea, Samaria, and Idumaea. His jurisdiction included the administrative capital, Caesarea Maritima, and the religious center, Jeru...

5. a. How did his expectation of resurrection and possible judgment affect Paul (see 24:15-16)?  He knew there was life after death He took care to have a clear conscience. There was assurance of reward, not of condemnation  b. How did this idea affect Felix (see 24:25)?  Felix was 'alarmed'.  c. Why do you think the prospect of judgment affected these men so differently?  One welcomed it and was ready for it. The other feared it.   Optional Application:  a. What do you think were the truths about righteousness, self-control, and judgment that Paul discoursed upon (see 24:25)? Righteousness = living according to God's standards Self-control = mastery over one's impulses and desires Coming judgment = a future event where all people will be held accountable.    b. How should these truths affect your attitudes and actions? How are these relevant to the decisions currently facing you? Talk to God about this.   We also live in the ...

 2. Consider the lengths to which the Jewish fanatics were willing to go to silence Paul (see 23:12-15). What human and divine factors prevented them (see 23:16-30)? Paul's nephew hearing of their plans The nephew's concern and efforts for Paul  A Roman guard of soldiers, with mounts, at night His Roman citizenship The character of the tribune: trusting Paul's favour with the Roman tribune/centurion. For Thought and Discussion: a. Why was it so important to Paul to keep a clear conscience before God and man (see 23:1; 24:16)? b. Is this important to you? If so, why? How do you show it?  Conscience is an internal rational capacity that bears witness to our value system. It s erves as a witness to what we already know. (Rom. 2:15, 9:1)  When we conform to the values of our conscience we feel a sense of pleasure or relief. But when we violate the values of our conscience, it induces anguish or guilt. (TGC). It  is a trustworthy guide only when it is informed and ...

Before you begin this lesson, read Luke 12:8-12 and 21:12-19. Then read Acts 23:11–26:32 prayerfully, observing how Paul acted before governors and kings and imagining yourself in his place.  For Thought and Discussion: How do Luke 12:8-12 and Luke 21:12-19 resemble Paul’s experiences and actions?       cf. Acts 9:15 " a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings and the children of Israe l"   Luke 12:8-12 speaks of Jesus acknowledging us if we acknowledge Him, and of being taught of the Spirit what to say in the hour of trial. 21:12-19  There would be betrayal and arrest, but an  opportunity to bear witness. Words and wisdom would be given. We will be preserved to the end. cf. 2 Ti 4:18 " The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen."   Paul was likely not fearful. He welcomed the opportunity to witness (21:39-40, 23:1,...