Fettered Wrists, Burning Heart (Acts 28:17–31)
Acts 28:17–31: Fettered Wrists, Burning Heart (by Jonathan Parker, Senior Pastor JBC)
During his second imprisonment in Rome, Paul writes, "Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!" Although Paul was in chains, the gospel of Jesus Christ was spreading. Persecution, shame, and imprisonment would not keep Paul silent or stop the gospel. May God grant us hearts lit with fire for Jesus, just like Paul's.
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- Jun 28, 2020Fettered Wrists, Burning Heart (Acts 28:17–31)
Fettered Wrists, Burning Heart (Acts 28:17–31)Acts 28:17–31: Fettered Wrists, Burning Heart (by Jonathan Parker, Senior Pastor JBC)During his second imprisonment in Rome, Paul writes, "Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!" Although Paul was in chains, the gospel of Jesus Christ was spreading. Persecution, shame, and imprisonment would not keep Paul silent or stop the gospel. May God grant us hearts lit with fire for Jesus, just like Paul's.ONLINE BULLETIN: https://jerusalembaptist.com/onlinebulletinJune28GIVE ONLINE: https://jerusalembaptist.com/give/CONTACT US: JerusalemBaptist.com • Office@JerusalemBaptist.com
- May 24, 2020Disruptive Faith, Faithful God (Acts 27:27–44)
Disruptive Faith, Faithful God (Acts 27:27–44)
In this last part of Acts 27, Paul’s FAITH, based on God’s promise and past faithfulness stands out against the FEAR that dominates the life-threatening ship he is on. His faith is DISRUPTIVE because reveals a different LIFE FOUNDATION — one that others on the ship do not have — Jesus.LINKS:* Online Bulletin: https://jerusalembaptist.com/onlinebulletinmay24GIVE ONLINE: https://jerusalembaptist.com/give/CONTACT US: JerusalemBaptist.com • Office • Pastor Jonathan - May 17, 2020The Long Night (Acts 27:1–26)
The Long Night (Acts 27:1–26)
In the what seems like an endless and perilous trip, God reminds Paul of His plan and promise. Regardless of how it appears, both Paul and his fellow travelers will be delivered. Although the view doesn't change, Paul is certain that the same One who delivered him in the past will deliver him once again.LINKS:* Online Bulletin: https://jerusalembaptist.com/onlinebulletinmay17* PDF: https://jerusalembaptist.com/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/OnlineBulletinMay17NEW.pdfGIVE ONLINE: https://jerusalembaptist.com/give/ CONTACT US: JerusalemBaptist.com • Office • PastorJonathan - May 10, 2020Checkmate (Acts 25:13–Acts 26)
Checkmate (Acts 25:13–Acts 26)
Reflecting on his own hostility toward God, C.S. Lewis once said, "Who can duly adore that Love which will open the high gates to a prodigal who is brought in kicking, struggling, resentful, and darting his eyes in every direction for a chance of escape?" With white-hot fury, the apostle Paul tried to end Christianity. Now he longs for the great and small to know Jesus Christ, just like he does. What could possibly change his mind? Just like Paul, God is pursuing us. Real grace and real forgiveness is at hand for both the great and the small.LINKS:* Online Bulletin: https://jerusalembaptist.com/onlinebulletinmay10GIVE ONLINE: https://jerusalembaptist.com/give/CONTACT US: JerusalemBaptist.com • Office@JerusalemBaptist.com • PastorJonathan@JerusalemBaptist.com - May 3, 2020700 Sunsets (Acts 24:22–25:12)
700 Sunsets (Acts 24:22–25:12)
Over 700 sunsets come and go as Paul waits for the Lord's promise that he will take the good news about Jesus Christ to Rome. Just like Paul, the people of God often have to wait for His promises to unfold. Very simply, Paul's spiritual secret was to fix his eyes on Jesus.LINKS:* Online Bulletin: https://jerusalembaptist.com/onlinebulletinmay3* PDF: https://jerusalembaptist.com/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/OnlineBulletinMay3New.pdf* Acts 24: https://www.esv.org/Acts+24/GIVE ONLINE: https://jerusalembaptist.com/give/CONTACT US: JerusalemBaptist.com • Office@JerusalemBaptist.com • PastorJonathan@JerusalemBaptist.com - Mar 28, 2020Acts 24: A Willful Blindness
Acts 24: A Willful Blindness
In Acts 24, we see how Paul responds to being falsely accused, he gives the real story, and reminds us of the justice of God. Paul exposes Felix as being alarmed but not enough to turn to Christ. These facts call us to live for the audience of ONE, and to respond to God when He speaks.LINKS: - Mar 21, 2020Acts 23: Escape in the Night
Acts 23: Escape in the Night
Join us as we dive into another chapter of Acts. Acts 23 shows us clashing convictions, sovereign hope in the shadow of death, and an exciting escape in the night. From this chapter, we learn that Paul's threats were both seen and unseen. He may have appeared physically alone, but he was NEVER alone! Although Paul's threats certainly reminded him of his mortality, the Resurrected Savior gave him courage and boldness in the face of confirmed threats. [WATCH ON YOUTUBE.] - Mar 8, 2020Acts 21:30-22:29 The Expulsive Power of a New Affection
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