When Everything Goes Wrong… Keep Doing This | Acts 28 Explained

Send us Fan MailActs 28 shows the Apostle Paul facing imprisonment, shipwreck, cold, rejection, and even a viper latching onto his hand. Yet Paul doesn’t respond by feeling sorry for himself or complaining. He stays focused on advancing the kingdom of God.In this teaching through Acts 28 explained, we follow Paul from the island of Malta all the way to Rome. Along the way, Paul survives the snakebite, heals the sick, speaks to the Jewish leaders in Rome, and continues proclaiming Jesus Christ and the kingdom of God with boldness.But here’s what many Christians miss: Acts begins with Jesus teaching about the kingdom of God, and it ends with Paul proclaiming the kingdom of God.In this chapter, we look at:Paul’s response to suffering and circumstances outside his controlThe viper that latched onto Paul’s handThe healing of Publius’ father and others on MaltaPaul’s arrival in RomeWhy some of the Jewish leaders believed while others refused to be persuadedIsaiah’s warning about hardened hearts, ears, and eyesThe connection between the gospel and the kingdom of GodWhy the kingdom is such an important New Testament themeWhat Paul’s kingdom-focused life teaches believers todayThe gospel and the kingdom are not separate messages. The gospel is the announcement—the door into the kingdom—and the kingdom of God is the central reality being announced.As you read through Scripture, begin noticing the word kingdom. Ask God what His kingdom means and what it looks like to live according to its culture rather than the culture of the world.Join the Skool community: https://www.skool.com/estero-ekklesia-1658Support the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2394920/support Support the show