Category Archives: Bible Study

Christ in our Heart is a Promised Treasure

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Mark Shields

Finally Paul arrives at Rome as recorded in Acts 28:11-22. Testifying about Jesus in Rome had been what he had set his sights on for a long time. His arrival in Rome demonstrates God’s faithfulness for He had promised Paul … Continue reading →

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Invite God in so Kindness Begins

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Mark Shields

The ship Paul was on as he was being taken to Italy got caught up in a storm and came ashore on the island of Malta. The islanders there showed kindness to those from the ship; building a fire for … Continue reading →

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Faith in His Guidance

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Mark Shields

On Paul’s journey to Rome as recorded in Acts 27:1-44, Luke is back with Paul after being separated for a while. Other people with Paul for this journey included Aristarchus who had been with him ever since the riot in … Continue reading →

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Always by My Side

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Mark Shields

Reading today’s passage Acts 25:23-26:1-32, we get another example of where Paul’s courage comes from as he goes before the king Agrippa to turn a problem into an opportunity. An opportunity to share about the gospel and reach out to … Continue reading →

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Knowing Our Express Purpose

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Mark Shields

We learn what kind of person Festus is in Acts 25:1-22. He is a new governor and a much stronger governor than Felix who had been sent back to Rome because of the poor way in which he had handled … Continue reading →

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