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Weekly Guide：2022-2023 Week 38
September 25, 2022
Week 38 Day 1: Stand for Truth ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Paul testify for the truth under the persecution?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Sadducees’ inability to see resurrection proves limitation of human wisdom.
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The sign of Lord’s protection came again. Paul was transferred to Caesarea while the plot to kill him was being planned.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - For God’s truth reveals all fallacies that Paul pointed out the heresy of his accusers even under the great political pressure against him. How should I do more to understand God’s way, the only truth?
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Identity - Even people in high positions such as Felix would be afraid when they hear about righteousness, self-control, and judgement to come. World’s definition of success and status won’t help us in anyway in God’s eternity. The fruit of eternal value comes only from relationship with God.
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 38 Day 2: Explain the Truth ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Paul testify for the truth in front of King Agrippa?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Paul was granted appeal to Caesar.
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King Agrippa acknowledged Paul’s innocence.
Meditation: My Story
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Fidelity - Paul explained with the truth, not seeking excuses, whether in front of King Agrippa or Festus. When rebuked while I’m preaching, can I stick to the truth?
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Fidelity - Paul would have been released by King Agrippa if he hadn’t repealed to Caesar. However, Paul’s intention was to proclaim gospel in Rome, not his personal freedom. What is my priority when I weigh the pros and cons, my personal benefit or God’s commission?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 38 Day 3: Disaster at Sea ⇧ ⇩
Question
What did Paul encounter on the way to Rome?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Angel told Paul that all on the ship would be saved.
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Protected by God, Paul was not harmed b snake’s bite.
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Arrived in Rome.
Meditation: My Story
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Walking with God - Seeing what God has revealed to Paul, we often moan in not hearing from God. However, we frequently forget that we rarely walk in God’s presence and we seldom put our faith completely in Him. I shall examine myself regularly to ensure that I’m walking on His path and making His commission as my mission.
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Integrity - Paul relied on God when surrounded by troubles as he said in Philippians 4:13, I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Am I still trying to overcome difficulties by my own strength? Do I have faith in God alone and am willing to let Him take control and follow Him whole heartedly?
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Integrity - Julius is a Roman centurion responsible to transfer Paul to Rome. His treatment to Paul was unusual as he was lenient to Paul (27:3) and later saved Paul’s live (27:43). What caused Julius to do these to Paul? Does my life’s integrity show through that others may see?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 38 Day 4: Proclaim with Boldness ⇧ ⇩
Question
How did Paul continue to proclaim gospel after he had arrived in Rome?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The Roman Jews were willing to hear the gospel knowing the Christian faith was slandered everywhere.
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Salvation went to the Gentiles as some Jews believed while some were blinded and did not believe.
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Paul proclaimed the Kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness.
Meditation: My Story
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Integrity - Long time believers may become laxed, slackened, and satisfied for merely being saved. In drilling down to the root cause, we might find blinded hearts. Have I laxed on my way to sanctification? Has the world deceived me from God’s truth?
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Fidelity - Paul did not give up on those who were blinded. Rather, he welcomed all who came to see him and proclaimed the Kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Have I ever given up testifying for God because few ever believed me?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 38 Day 5: Gospel of God ⇧ ⇩
Question
What is gospel?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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The source of gospel is God.
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The main character of gospel is Jesus.
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Gospel is spread through disciples and Paul is the example for all messengers of gospel.
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The righteousness of God is shown through gospel so that all may be saved by faith alone.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - Paul is not ashamed of gospel. His attitude toward came from the grace and the calling from God. Have I ever been ashamed of gospel? Recall the events that happened to Paul in the Book of Acts. Would I stumble if any of those happen to me? Pray and ask God to strengthen my faith in walking with Him.
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Fidelity - Paul’s hope and love to the Roman Christians are shown between the lines. He prayed continuously for them and wished to share with them his spiritual gifts. Think about the people around me, my children, my family, my siblings, my friends, my co-workers, and all those whom I serve. How should I pray for them?
Prayer
Notes and Responses
Week 38 Day 6: Sin and Judgement ⇧ ⇩
Question
Who is the righteous judge?
Scripture Reading
Meditation: God’s Story
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Humanity is sinful because they know God but do not glorify nor give thanks to Him. Although they know they would be judged for their evil conducts but still do those things and approve of others who practice them.
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No one is righteous but only God can be the judge of that.
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Religious ceremonies cannot save us.
Meditation: My Story
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Identity - What is circumcision? Who is the true Jew? Although we don’t have the custom of circumcision, do we have other customs that might make us feel superior subconsciously to others?
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Community - Humanity is sinful and filled with corruptions. But we have no authority to judge anyone. What does He mean when our Lord says whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself? What are the differences between committing sin and judging?