He said, “Go and tell this people: ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Isaiah 6:9-10 (Acts 28-29)
In the custody of Roman officer Julius, Paul, Luke and Aristarchus set off for Rome to make Paul’s appeal to Caesar. A two-week storm ship wrecks him and all passengers alive and well on the Island of Malta. For the three months Paul is marooned, he heals and bears witness to the Good News. The Maltese people had not yet been exposed to the news of a Resurrected Savior. God once again revealed His plan to Paul in a dream and Paul was able to boldly encourage those around him.
When the weather finally cleared and Paul made his way to Italy where a Christian welcome greeted him. In Rome he was placed under house arrest in his own living quarters with one single guard. He had freedom to preach to those who come in and out of his lodging. Included in these numbers were Jewish leaders. Some believe, others do not. This frustrates Paul as he speaks these words, “It is the hope of Israel that I am bound with these chains.” Acts 28:20b But it is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy that completes Paul’s calling to the Gentiles.
Without leaving the confines of his house, Paul boldly preached and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. He continued ministerial care of the churches he founded, writing the letters we know as Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon and possibly Hebrews. It is generally accepted and tradition supports that Paul was finally acquitted and went to Spain but soon returned to Greece and Asia Minor. He was rearrested, taken back to Rome and beheaded under the persecutions of Nero.
From persecutor to proclaimer, Paul exemplified one who experienced Mercy and Grace and was not content until every human on earth heard the message of hope. His zeal and devotion continue to light the flame that guides a lost world to God’s loving plan.
Thank you Paul, for giving to the Lord,
Gretchen
He said, “Go and tell this people: ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Isaiah 6:9-10 (Acts 28-29)
In the custody of Roman officer Julius, Paul, Luke and Aristarchus set off for Rome to make Paul’s appeal to Caesar. A two-week storm ship wrecks him and all passengers alive and well on the Island of Malta. For the three months Paul is marooned, he heals and bears witness to the Good News. The Maltese people had not yet been exposed to the news of a Resurrected Savior. God once again revealed His plan to Paul in a dream and Paul was able to boldly encourage those around him.
When the weather finally cleared and Paul made his way to Italy where a Christian welcome greeted him. In Rome he was placed under house arrest in his own living quarters with one single guard. He had freedom to preach to those who come in and out of his lodging. Included in these numbers were Jewish leaders. Some believe, others do not. This frustrates Paul as he speaks these words, “It is the hope of Israel that I am bound with these chains.” Acts 28:20b But it is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy that completes Paul’s calling to the Gentiles.
Without leaving the confines of his house, Paul boldly preached and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. He continued ministerial care of the churches he founded, writing the letters we know as Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon and possibly Hebrews. It is generally accepted and tradition supports that Paul was finally acquitted and went to Spain but soon returned to Greece and Asia Minor. He was rearrested, taken back to Rome and beheaded under the persecutions of Nero.
From persecutor to proclaimer, Paul exemplified one who experienced Mercy and Grace and was not content until every human on earth heard the message of hope. His zeal and devotion continue to light the flame that guides a lost world to God’s loving plan.
Thank you Paul, for giving to the Lord,
Gretchen