Summer Devotional:
​No Other Name - A Devotional on the Book of Acts

Day 45– July 21st, 2021
Read Acts 22:22-23:11

Helpful Background
“The Sanhedrin was the same Jewish court that had tried Jesus.
 
God gave Paul a special word of comfort assuring him of the opportunity to witness in the city of Rome (23:11). This vision explains why there was so much detail given in Acts 21-22 concerning Paul’s escape from harm and his innocence before the religious and civil leaders. Paul was taking his place alongside Peter and Stephen. This was the Lord’s fourth appearance to Paul (cf Acts 9:5; 18:9-10; 22:17-18).”

Questions - What message did Paul receive from the Lord in verse 11?

Who was instrumental in your life in helping you to meet and/or follow Jesus?

God blessed me with a mother and grandmother who both knew Christ as Savior and were committed to ensuring my three sisters and I would seek and find him as well.

Like her mother, Mom lived her faith and the quality of her character reflected that of Christ. She was kind, never speaking ill of anyone. I watched and listened.

Mom ensured we attended Sunday School and church each week, and when old enough, “Methodist Youth Fellowship” (MYF).

It was during a Lay Witness Mission at church, March 12th, 1972, when I heard the youth speaker explain the gospel in such a way that I felt compelled to answer. I asked Jesus to forgive my sins and be Lord in my life.

Feeling the most overwhelming, warm hug, I knew Jesus had entered my life as Savior.
Since that day at 14 years old, I have tried and sometimes failed to be a faithful follower, obedient to God’s Word, seeking him daily and trying to be an example for my children and grandchildren.
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I have experienced God’s love, grace, mercy, compassion and care more times than I can count.
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– Shared by Cheryl C.

Grab your journal or use the notes section on your phone.
Respond to the Scripture reading with your thoughts, questions, and/or prayer response to today’s Bible verses.​

For more background information & study questions on the Book of Acts, check out Brian Ralston's handouts here.