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Paul Declared the Kingdom of God

Date: Sep. 13, 2019

Passage

Acts 28:23-31

23 When they had appointed a day for him, they came to him at his lodging in greater numbers. From morning till evening he expounded to them, testifying to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets. 24 And some were convinced by what he said, but others disbelieved. 25 And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: “The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet:

26   “‘Go to this people, and say,
  “You will indeed hear but never understand,
    and you will indeed see but never perceive.”
27   For this people’s heart has grown dull,
    and with their ears they can barely hear,
    and their eyes they have closed;
  lest they should see with their eyes
    and hear with their ears
  and understand with their heart
    and turn, and I would heal them.’

28 Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”

30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.

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Key Verse: Acts 28:30,31

30 He lived there two whole years at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him,

1. Paul taught the Jewish leaders (23-27)

The Jewish leaders wanted to hear more from Paul, so they came later in even larger numbers. Paul had a deep and intensive scripture study with them that lasted all day, declaring to them the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus through the Law and Prophets. Some believed and some didn't. But Paul wasn't deterred. He saw this through the eyes of Isaiah that their hearts were calloused to the word of God.

2. The Gentiles will listen! (29-31).

The Jews continued to reject God and His word. Not only were their hearts calloused, their spiritual eyes were blind, and their spiritual ears were deaf. They were dead to God. But Paul didn't stop preaching the word. So Paul declared to them that God had sent the gospel to the Gentiles. And the Gentiles would certainly listen! Paul spent the next two years in his rented home, preaching about the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayer: Prayer: Lord, thank you for sending your Gospel. Help the many to believe your word.

One Word: Teach about the Lord Jesus Christ

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