God of Wonders

God of WondersGod of Wonders

Lord of all creation

Of water, earth and sky

The heavens are Your tabernacle

Glory to the Lord on High

God of wonders beyond our galaxy

You are holy, holy

The universe declares Your majesty

You are holy, holy

Lord of heaven and earth

Lord of heaven and earth

Early in the morning

I will celebrate the Light

When I stumble in the darkness

I will call Your name by night

God of wonders beyond our galaxy

You are holy, holy

The universe declares Your majesty

You are holy, holy

Lord of heaven and earth

Lord of heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of

Heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of

Heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of

Heaven and earth

God of wonders beyond our galaxy

You are holy, holy

The universe declares Your majesty

You are holy, holy

Lord of heaven and earth

Lord of heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of

Heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of

Heaven and earth

Hallelujah to the Lord of

Heaven and earth

Lord of heaven and earth

Lord of heaven and earth

All Because of Jesus

Giver of every breath I breathe

Author of all eternity

Giver of every perfect thing

To You be the glory

Maker of heaven and of earth

No one can comprehend

Your worth

King over all the universe

To You be the glory

I’m alive because

I’m alive in You

And it’s all because of Jesus

I’m alive

And it’s all because the blood of

Jesus Christ

That covers me and raised this

dead man’s life

It’s all because of Jesus I’m alive

I’m alive… I’m alive

Giver of every breath I breathe

Author of all eternity

Giver of every perfect thing

To You be the glory

Maker of heaven and of earth

No one can comprehend

Your worth

King over all the universe

To You be the glory

I’m alive because

I’m alive in You

And it’s all because of Jesus

I’m alive

And it’s all because the blood of

Jesus Christ

That covers me and raised this

dead man’s life

And it’s all because of Jesus

Every sunrise sings Your grace

The universe cries out Your praise

I’m singing freedom all my days

Now that I’m alive

And It’s all because of Jesus

I’m alive

And It’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

That covers me and raised this

dead man’s life

It’s all because of Jesus

And It’s all because of Jesus

I’m alive

And It’s all because the blood of Jesus Christ

That covers me and raised this

dead man’s life

It’s all because of Jesus

I’m alive I’m alive

I’m alive

Hungry

Hungry, I come to You

For I know You satisfy

I am empty, but I know

Your love does not run dry

So I wait for You,

So I wait for you

I’m falling on my knees

Offering all of me

Jesus, You’re all this

Heart is living for

Broken, I run to You

For Your arms are open wide

I am weary, but I know

Your touch restores my life

So I wait for You,

so I wait for You

I’m falling on my knees

Offering all of me

Jesus, You’re all this

Heart is living for

(Repeat)

So I wait for You,

So I wait for You

So I wait for You,

So I wait for You

I’m falling on my knees

Offering all of me

Jesus, You’re all this

Heart is living for

(Repeat twice)

Broken, I run to You

For Your arms are open wide

I am weary, but I know

Your touch restores my life

So I wait for You,

so I wait for You

I’m falling on my knees

Offering all of me

Jesus, You’re all this

Heart is living for

(Repeat)

A View From The Mountaintop

Sabbatical Reflections

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“Paul’s Long Journey to Rome” Acts 21-28 (Part 2)

All Scriptures quotes in the New International Version

“Paul’s Long Journey to Rome” Acts 21-28

Introduction

Today, we conclude our study of Acts by examining Paul’s appearances before various

authorities and his final journey to Rome where he would await an audience with

Caesar.

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Paul before Governor FelixActs 24:24-27 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. As Paul talked

about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” At the same time he was hoping that Paul would

offer him a bribe, so he sent for him frequently and talked with him. When two years had passed, Felix was

succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.

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Paul Appealed to Caesar before FestusActs 25:9-12 Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there on these charges?” Paul answered: “I am now standing before Caesar’s court, where I ought to be tried. I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. If, however, I am guilty of doing

anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true,

no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!” After Festus had conferred with his council, he declared: “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you

will go!”

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Paul before King Herod Agrippa IIActs 26:27-29 King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.” Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?” Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.”

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Shipwrecked!Acts 27:1, 14-15 When it was decided that we

would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius,

who belonged to the Imperial Regiment… Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the

Northeaster, swept down from the island. The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven

along.

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Shipwrecked!Acts 27:41-44 But the ship struck a sandbar and ran

aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was broken to pieces by the pounding of the

surf. The soldiers planned to kill the prisoners to prevent any of them from swimming away and

escaping. But the centurion wanted to spare Paul’s life and kept them from carrying out their plan. He

ordered those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land. The rest were to get there on planks

or on other pieces of the ship. In this way everyone reached land safely.

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Miracles on MaltaActs 28:3-5 Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as

he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, “This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not

allowed him to live.” But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.

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Miracles on MaltaActs 28:7-9 There was an estate nearby that belonged to Publius, the chief official of the

island. He welcomed us to his home and showed us generous hospitality for three days. His

father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after

prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him. When this had happened, the rest of the sick on

the island came and were cured.

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Paul Finally Reached RomeActs 28:16, 30-31 When we got to Rome, Paul

was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him. For two whole years Paul stayed

there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. He proclaimed the

kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without

hindrance!

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Paul’s Eventual Death2 Tim. 4:6-13 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. I sent Tychicus to Ephesus. When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.

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Paul’s Eventual DeathThe Bible does not say how or when Paul died, but Ignatius, the Bishop of Antioch (38-108AD),

wrote that Paul was martyred. According to Church tradition, this took place by beheading in Rome during the reign of Nero around the

mid-60s.

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Personal Application

Paul and his companions endured many trials and tribulations in

sharing Jesus with others. What do you risk in living out and sharing your faith with others? What are

you willing to endure for the Lord?

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Mighty to Save

Everyone needs compassion

A love that’s never failing

Let mercy fall on me

Everyone needs forgiveness

A kindness of a Savior

The hope of nations

Savior He can move the mountains

My God is mighty to save

He is mighty to save

Forever author of salvation

He rose and conquered the grave

Jesus conquered the grave

So take me as You find me

All my fears and failures

Fill my life again

I give my life to follow

Everything I believe in

Now I surrender

Yes, I surrender

Savior He can move the mountains

My God is mighty to save

He is mighty to save

Forever author of salvation

He rose and conquered the grave

Jesus conquered the grave

Shine your light and let the whole world see

We’re singing

For the glory of the risen King

Jesus

(Repeat)

Savior He can move the mountains

My God is mighty to save

He is mighty to save

Forever author of salvation

He rose and conquered the grave

Jesus conquered the grave

Oh my Savior

You can move the mountains

God, You are mighty to save

You are mighty to save

Forever author of salvation

You rose and conquered the grave

Yes, You conquered the grave

You are mighty to save

See You Next Sunday!