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Paul stood before an angry mob and began his defense by speaking to them in their own language, showing respect and connection (vv. 1–2). He shared his story—his Jewish upbringing under Gamaliel, his zeal for the law, and his persecution of “the Way” (vv. 3–5). Then he recounted the moment that changed everything: when a blinding light from heaven revealed Jesus of Nazareth, whom he had been persecuting (vv. 6–8). Through Ananias, a devout and respected Jew, God restored Paul’s sight and commissioned him to be a witness of what he had seen and heard (vv. 12–15). Paul was baptized, his sins washed away, calling on the name of the Lord (v. 16).
Later, while praying in the temple, the Lord told Paul to leave Jerusalem, for his testimony would be rejected there. Instead, he was sent to the Gentiles (vv. 17–21). At that word, the crowd erupted again, demanding his death (v. 22). As Roman soldiers prepared to interrogate him by flogging, Paul calmly asked whether it was lawful to scourge a Roman citizen without trial (v. 25). When the tribune learned Paul was a citizen by birth, he became afraid and released him from his bonds (vv. 28–29). God used Paul’s testimony, tact, and even his Roman status to position him for what was coming next—the gospel reaching Rome itself.
🌀 Reflection:
Your testimony is powerful because it’s personal. How can you, like Paul, use your story to point others to the grace and truth of Jesus (vv. 3–16)?
💬 Mission Challenge:
Share your testimony this week—either in person or in writing—with one person who needs to hear how Jesus met you and changed your life (vv. 14–15).
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