Thoughts on the book of Acts (200) - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2026

And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening. And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers, Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive: For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. And when he had said these words, the Jews departed, and had great reasoning among themselves. And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.
Acts 28:23-31

Thoughts on the book of Acts (200)
When the elders of the Jews met Paul again, he explained the ancient prophecies concerning Jesus Christ that had been fulfilled. The entire Old Testament points to the coming of the Messiah, as well as His sufferings and resurrection. And it was His resurrection that proved that Jesus is truly the Son of God, the Messiah they expected.
As in so many other places, only a small number find faith in Jesus; the majority turn away. This separation occurs especially when it becomes evident that the same message of salvation applies for everybody, not merely Jews but also the heathen nations of the world.
In the following two years Paul was under guard in his rented rooms until the end of his trial. During this time he preached the gospel and wrote several letters containing fundamental truths.
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Today's reading: Acts 19:1-20