Jesus’ Kingship and Command

At his ascension to heaven, Jesus revealed His immediate plan for continuing His work and eternal vision for His church. Beginning with about 120 men and women disciples in Jerusalem, this led to the explosive growth by the power of the Holy Spirit to include all people on earth.

We're excited to launch our podcast series, The Church's Foundation: Peter Steps Up in Faith. This series follows the study guide of the same name, available at LifeMarkMinistries.org. By purchasing the guide, you can follow along with each episode for a deeper and more meaningful journey through the first 12 chapters of the Book of Acts.

The series is taught by three gifted teachers: Mark Schupbach, Rob Pine, and James Heffington.

Paul completes his journey to Rome under God's providential care to witness and testify for Jesus just as Jesus had told him. Paul had daily home Bible studies with visitors and even Roman guards. We benefit today from four letters he wrote during his two-year prison term canonized in the Bible as Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon.

Luke records in detail the places, people and time of Paul's trip to Rome, the capital of the Gentile world at the time. A powerful chapter that illustrates the inability of people to save themselves, and God's ability to keep His promises for His purpose, His way, and in His time.

Paul gives us an example to follow considering it fortunate to give his testimony in defense of his faith, revealing the gospel message of faith in his conversion and transformation, and his desire for everyone who hears him to be a follower of Jesus. Join Rob Pine to consider Paul's example in Acts chapter 26.

Paul's trust in God that He is always at work for His good purpose, and confidence that Jesus is always with him is on display in two trials, before two different Roman governors, two years apart. An example for each of us under all circumstances.

Luke reveals a powerful illustration of God’s providential care for His people to accomplish His purpose. Join Rob in exploring the practical lessons for Christ’s disciples today as Jesus orchestrates events using Paul’s family, enemies, and the government to get him from Jerusalem and on his way to Rome.

Join the study today and discover what we can apply in our life from Paul’s testimony, to his own Israelite people in Jerusalem, of his conversion to a disciple of Christ and his transformation to apostle to the Gentiles.