Summary: Paul gets bitten by a viper, heals the father of the magistrate of Malta, and finally makes it to Rome. Once in Rome, he begins by presenting the gospel to the leaders of the Jews, but ends Continue Reading
Reading Acts Chapter 27
Summary: While they are on the way to Italy, the centurion treats Paul kindly, but they end up on a second ship and contrary winds which almost kill them. Paul receives another supernatural vision to Continue Reading
Reading Acts Chapter 26
Summary: King Agrippa listens to Paul explain his vision from God and how it aligns with Moses and the prophets. King Agrippa is intrigued and confides to Festus that Paul is innocent. Read from the Continue Reading
Reading Acts Chapter 25
Summary: When Festus arrives to govern the territory, he is predisposed to send Paul back to Jerusalem, where the principal Jews are planning to have Paul killed. However, Paul appeals to Caesar in an Continue Reading
Reading Acts Chapter 24
Summary: A very pompous orator presents charges against Paul before Felix, but Paul cheerfully explains the claims are untrue and can't be proven. Later, Felix and his wife call Paul in to talk to Continue Reading
Reading Acts Chapter 23
Summary: When Paul tries to speak to the religious council, Ananias orders someone near Paul to hit him right away. Then Paul says things that cause a huge argument between the Pharisees and the Continue Reading
Reading Acts Chapter 22
Summary: Once the violent mob is quiet, Paul tells them about his Jewish credentials and the miraculous light and voice he heard. They listen until he claims that God is sending him to the Gentiles. Continue Reading
Reading Acts Chapter 21
Summary: Paul receives a prophetic message through someone else in the church about what will happen to him in Jerusalem. When he gets there, James advises him to go to the temple to help some other Continue Reading
Reading Acts Chapter 20
Summary: Paul and his companions cover a lot of ground as they travel to various place bordering the Aegean Sea. Many of his companions are named. The chapter ends with a farewell to the elders from Continue Reading
Reading Acts Chapter 19
Summary: More Holy Spirit induced speaking in languages, strange miracles using handkerchiefs and aprons, and men who sell idols instigating riots. Read from the World English Bible. Continue Reading