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September 13Acts 23 Because of attempts to kill Paul, he is taken to Caesarea to await trial. INSIGHTJesus says, “I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16). This certainly describes Paul. As he stands before the Jewish Council, Paul knows that his life is in peril. He also knows that the Council is divided between Pharisees, who believe in the resurrection of the dead, and the Sadducees, who do not. When Paul deliberately brings up that issue, the ensuing dissension is so great that the soldiers take him away, thwarting the immediate plot against him. PRAYERIt is by grace through faith that we can repent, turn to God, and give Him our praise: I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, Pause for praise and thanksgiving, and pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin: Now pray this affirmation to the Lord: As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Offer this closing prayer to the Lord: |