As we return to our series, “Understanding Acts: Body #2 Takes Over!” we find Paul in the early part of the final stage of his life and ministry as he gets to Jerusalem and immediately begins to be attacked and falsely accused.

He had been warned several times and heard the prophecy of Agabus about what awaited him there. He would face five very serious difficulties in Jerusalem:

(1) false accusations; (2) people ganging up on him; (3) physical violence; (4) public humiliation; and, (5) rejection

While many of us face these specific difficulties from time to time, very few of us have or ever will face them as intensely as did Paul. God allowed these difficulties to come into Paul’s life for many reasons including teaching us – through the preserved biblical record – how to deal with our difficulties as well.

As you prepare to hear this sermon next Lord’s Day, read over these verses and think about how these truths enabled Paul to deal with his difficulties and how they can enable us to better deal with ours…

Romans 8:28; Philippians 1:12-14; 1st Kings 8:54-57; 2nd Timothy 1:8-12; Romans 8:18; 2nd Corinthians 5:10; Philippians 3:7-10; Acts 22:24-29; and 25:9-12

As the Lord allows, I hope to see you Sunday with a smile on your face, your Bible in your hand, and your family and friends by your side…