This lesson will cover Paul’s circuitous and far-from- pleasant trip to Rome. In it, we will examine his relentless determination to suffer well while serving faithfully. Even while undergoing deprivations and difficulties that would make most men give up, Paul remained faithful to his calling and determined to trust God with his life and message.
This week we learn the difference between a selfish leader and a servant leader. Nehemiah uncovers a system that lays heavy burdens on people. Throughout Chapter 5 we learn how to be a leader that lightens the load on the shoulders of the people we influence.
This lesson will focus on Paul’s defense before King Agrippa. We will unpack who this character was in order to understand the exchange between him and Paul. One of the primary themes in Paul’s dialogue is the doctrine of the resurrection.
Jesus continues to prepare his disciples for the grief of the cross, along with the joy that will follow as he provides them peace through overcoming the world.
Now under Roman protection, Paul undergoes a series of interrogations to determine the nature of his arrest and the Jew’s accusations against him. Paul’s Roman citizenship will come into play, as well as his knowledge of the feud between the Pharisees and Sadducees. We will also examine the Jewish and Roman views of “the way” and explore the various characters in the story.
