Acts Series

In the last chapter of the Pentecostal handbook we see that Paul did exactly what Jesus did before He ascended and promised would happen after Pentecost- that the disciples would proclaim the Kingdom of God to the ends of the earth! (Acts 1:2-8 & 28:23, 30-31 & Luke 24:27) ACTS 28 1 Once safely on…

Today in the Pentecostal handbook we learn about Paul’s journey to Rome on a ship that faces many challenges and is eventually wrecked on the island of Malta. ACTS 27 1 When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who…

Today in the Pentecostal handbook we learn about Paul making his defense before King Agrippa and Governor Festus. Paul’s ability to summarize his testimony and the gospel is nothing short of divine inspiration. His supernatural ability is an example for all people (though not divinely inspired in the same way) in times of persecution (Matthew…

Today in the Pentecostal handbook we learn about Paul remaining faithful during the time of captivity and using Roman law to his own advantage. ACTS 25 1 Three days after arriving in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, 2 where the chief priests and the Jewish leaders appeared before him and presented…

Acts 24 (NIV) 1 Five days later the high priest Ananias went down to Caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, and they brought their charges against Paul before the governor. 2 When Paul was called in, Tertullus presented his case before Felix: “We have enjoyed a long period of peace…

Today in the Pentecostal handbook we learn how God’s hand was upon Paul and kept him safe so that he could reach Rome and spread the Christian message effectively throughout the Roman Empire. ACTS 23 1 Paul looked straight at the Sanhedrin and said, “My brothers, I have fulfilled my duty to God in all…

Today in the Pentecostal handbook we learn about Paul’s defense against the Jewish attacks in Jerusalem before the Roman officials. ACTS 22 1 “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense.” 2 When they heard him speak to them in Aramaic, they became very quiet. Then Paul said: 3 “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of…

Today we learn in the Pentecostal handbook about Paul’s last travels in his third missionary journey and how he was arrested in Jerusalem. ACTS 21 1 After we had torn ourselves away from them, we put out to sea and sailed straight to Kos. The next day we went to Rhodes and from there to…

Today in the Pentecostal handbook we read about Paul’s travels in Greece and Asia, along with learning about more of his team members, a funny story with a miracle and a strong warning against false teachers in Ephesus. ACTS 20 1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them,…

Today in the Pentecostal handbook we see the pattern of the revival and riot in the great Roman city of Ephesus. City wide transformation leads to some pagans getting angry and trying to stop the Christian movement. However, the church continues to grow and spread rapidly. ACTS 19 1 While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul…