BE STRONG IN THE LORD Be strong in
BE STRONG IN THE LORD Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage; Your mighty Defender is always the same. Mount up with wings, as the eagle ascending; Vict’ry is sure when you call on His name. Be strong, be strong in the Lord; And be of good courage, for He is your guide. Be strong, be strong in the Lord; And rejoice for the vict’ry is yours.
ACTS 25 -26 BEFORE EARTHLY POWERS God’s Witnesses to the World (Growing, Glowing, Going )
I. Conciliation: Festus and the Jewish Leaders (25: 1 -12) n Jewish leaders 1. Murderous plans (1 -3) 2. Unproven accusations (7) n Paul 1. Truthful defense (8, 10 -11) 2. Wise decision (11) n Felix 1. Unknowingly used of God to protect Paul (4 -6, 12) 2. People pleaser (9)
II. Consultation: Festus and Agrippa (25: 13 -22) n World’s view of the resurrection 1. No big deal 2. A matter of private opinion 3. Not factual 4. Jesus is not a unique person n Christian view of the resurrection 1. Biggest deal 2. A fact that confronts every person 3. Factual, verifiable 4. Jesus is the unique, eternal Son of God
III. Confrontation: Festus, Agrippa and Paul (25: 23 -26: 32) “I lived a Pharisee. ” (4 -11) n “I saw a light. ” (12 -13) n “I heard a voice. ” (14 -18) n “I was not disobedient. ” (19 -21) n “I continue unto this day. ” (22 -32) n
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