Acts 28: 11-31

We conclude our podcast series on the Acts of the Apostles as we read Acts 28: 11-31. Paul finally arrives in Rome where he calls together the local leaders of the Jews. They know nothing of his trial or the reason why he was sent to them so ask him to explain his views. For […]

In this episode we span two chapters from Acts 27: 39-44 to Acts 28: 1-10. After the storm, the ship becomes stuck just off the island of Malta. The native people show unusual kindness to Paul. When he survives a viper bite, the locals declare Paul a god. Paul then heals Publius – the chief […]

In this episode we read Acts 27: 1-38. Paul sets sail for Rome in the company of a centurion of the Augustan Cohort named Julius. Part way through there journey they encounter a violent storm at sea which Paul had warned them about but they chose to ignore him. Reading Acts in Easter is a full […]

In this episode we read Acts 26: 1-32. Paul makes his defence to King Agrippa in the face of accusations from the Jews. He recalls his former life as a devout Pharisee punishing the saints, trying to make them blaspheme. Paul then tells of his conversion. Reading Acts in Easter is a full reading of the […]

In this episode we read Acts 25: 1-27. The chief priests and the principal men of the Jews lay out their case against Paul to Festus. Paul tells Festus that he has done no wrong and appeals to Caesar. Festus agrees he should be sent before Caesar but, having nothing to write to Caesar about […]

In this episode we span two chapters from Acts 23: 12-35 to Acts 24: 1-30. Upon hearing of a plot to kill Paul, the tribune sends him to the governor in Caesarea where his fate may be decided. Paul tells the governor that all the charges against him cannot be proven and he is guilty […]

In this episode we span two chapters from Acts 22: 22-30 to Acts 23: 1-11. The tribune decides that Paul should be unbound and commands the chief priests and all the council to meet so he can know the reason why Paul is being accused. Reading Acts in Easter is a full reading of the ‘Acts […]

In this episode we span two chapters from Acts 21: 27-40 to Acts 22: 1-21. Jews from Asia see Paul in the temple and cry out for help against him – the man they see as defiling their holy place. They bring him before the tribune who, at Paul’s request, allows him to speak to […]

In this episode we read Acts 21: 1-26. Paul continues on his journey to Jerusalem but meets a prophet named Agabus who tells him he will be bound, hands and feet, if he continues on his journey. Reading Acts in Easter is a full reading of the ‘Acts of the Apostles’, one-a-day from Monday to Saturday […]

In this episode we read Acts 20: 1-38. Paul travels to Greece before returning to Macedonia. While in Macedonia, Paul heals Eutychus who had fallen from a third story window before he sets sail for Ephesus where he speaks to the Elders that he will continue to testify to the grace of God. Reading Acts […]