week of 7/7

Unit 35 Session 2

ENDURING WITH GOD'S PRESENCE

ACTS 22-23

 

When Paul faced great danger in prison, the Lord strengthened him with His presence and protected him through His providential works.

In Jerusalem, a riot had broken out because of Paul. With an impassioned plea, Paul silenced his enemies with his testimony. But everything fell apart with the mention of the word "Gentiles". Now the Jews and Romans had a big problem on their hands: Paul's testimony. The Jews wanted him dead, and the Romans wanted to know what had caused such an uproar.

Points to consider:

✞   God's people are opposed for 

     proclaiming the resurrection.

     * When others attack us, 

        what example does Paul 

        set for us?

     * How does Paul's statement 

        about the resurrection guide 

        us in our own foundation 

        of faith?

✞   God's people are strengthened 

     by His presence.

     * What attributes of God can 

        we hold on to when we find 

        ourselves in chaotic or 

        dire situations?

     * How can we be assured 

        that Jesus is always with us?

✞   God's people are protected 

     through His providence. 

     * How does knowing God 

        protects His people and 

        is powerful enough to do 

        so affect your prayers?

     * How does this passage 

        illustrate how we should 

        trust in God's providence?