Who/What
WHO - Paul, the people of Thessaloniki, and US!
WHAT - Paul told people to live a ‘quiet life’, to promote love and unity. Paul said that when Jesus returns, those who believe in him will be with him forever. He also encouraged people to be joyful and give thanks.
What is the special purpose of Christian's lives?
Isaiah 25:1 "Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you..."
Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you. I will praise your name, for you have accomplished wonders, plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.
Isaiah 25:1
Why should we praise Jesus?
We should praise Jesus for what He has done to provide our salvation and because He will one day make all things right.
Paul said that we should be living loud lives, making sure people know our accomplishments!
FALSE
Paul said: "Make it your goal to live a quiet life, mind your own business, and work with your hands.”
WHO - Paul, the people of Rome, and the Jewish leaders
WHAT - Paul was on house arrest in Rome. There was a prison guard stationed at his home, but he never stopped preaching.
How long was Paul in house arrest in Rome?
Two years!
Declare His glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples.
Psalm 96:3
What is our mission as Christians?
Our mission is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Holy Spirit
After being on house arrest for 1 year, Paul realized that he couldn't make a difference and he stopped preaching.
FALSE.
Paul preached every day for two years!
WHO - Paul, sailors, and the shipwreck
WHAT - Paul was sailing from Caesarea to Rome. Strong winds tossed the ship and the ship was blown off course. God sent an angel to Paul, and Paul told the sailors what the angel had said: “Take courage”. Through God’s strength, Paul helped all of the sailors safely reach shore.
How did Paul survive the shipwreck?
God saved him! An angel had prophesied that everyone on the ship would be saved. After the ship broke apart on a sandbar, people swam to shore!
John 3:17 "For God did not send His into the world to condemn..."
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.
John 3:17
Who can be saved?
Anyone who trusts in Jesus can be forgiven of their sins and be right with God.
Paul had no idea that his boat was going to be shipwrecked.
Paul tried to warn the sailors not to go because God had told him that it would be a dangerous journey!
WHO - Paul, Felix, Festus, King Agrippa and Queen Bernice
WHAT - Paul was brought to Caesarea as a prisoner. Paul met with Felix, the governor. Paul spoke to Felix about God, and Felix was afraid. Festus, the new governor, wanted to send Paul to Rome. King Agrippa and Queen Bernice visited Festus and Paul. When Paul told them the Gospel, they agreed that Paul had done nothing wrong and should be set free. But since Paul had already agreed to go to Rome, he needed to go.
How did Felix react when Paul shared the gospel, specifically when he spoke about judgment?
Felix was frightened! He sent Paul away.
1 Corinthians 12:12 "For just as the body is one and has many parts..."
For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body - so also is Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12
What is the church?
The church is all Christians everywhere, who gather together in their communities to worship and serve God.
Felix and King Agrippa both thought that Paul was guilty.
They both thought that he had done nothing wrong but wanted to send him to Caesar.
WHO - Paul, Agabus, the Pharisees and Sadducees, and Paul’s nephew.
WHAT - Paul was brought to a trial before Pharisees and Sadducees. Paul got them to argue amongst themselves, and Paul was taken away to safety as they argued. Paul’s nephew overhead a plot to kill Paul and told him. In the middle of the night, soldiers brought Paul to Caesaria.
Why did Agabus take Paul's belt?
Agabus was acting out the message: "the owner of this sash will be tied up by the Jews." He was saying that if Paul goes to Rome, he will get in a lot of trouble!
Isaiah 53:5 "He was pierced because of our rebellion..."
He was pierced because of our rebellion, crushed because of our iniquities; punishment for our peace was on Him, and we are healed by His wounds.
Isaiah 53:5
Why did Jesus become human?
Jesus became human to obey His Father’s plan and rescue sinners.
When Paul spoke with the Sadducees and Pharisees, they all agreed with each other.
FALSE
Paul spoke about Jesus' resurrection from the dead and they disagreed so much that they turned into a RIOT!