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- 0:05Pastor Robert Young: Today's meditation is coming from the book of Acts, chapter twenty-one and twenty two.
- 0:11Pastor Robert Young: Acts twenty-one and twenty-two mark the beginning of Paul's final stretch toward Jerusalem.
- 0:20Pastor Robert Young: A journey that's filled with prophetic warnings, misunderstandings, mob violence, and spirit-led testimonies.
- 0:31Pastor Robert Young: Paul travels toward Jerusalem despite repeated prophetic warnings that sufferings await him.
- 0:40Pastor Robert Young: In Caesarea, the prophet Agabas dramatically binds himself with Paul's belt, prophesying Paul's arrest.
- 0:51Pastor Robert Young: However, Paul remains resolute, declaring he is ready not only to be bound, but to die for Jesus Christ.
- 1:02Pastor Robert Young: Upon arriving in Jerusalem, Paul meets with church leaders who rejoice over his ministry among the Gentiles, but urge him to participate in purification rites to calm rumors that he teaches Jews to abandon Moses.
- 1:23Pastor Robert Young: While at the temple, opponents falsely accuse Paul of bringing Gentiles into the sacred area.
- 1:32Pastor Robert Young: A violent mob seizes him, and Roman soldiers intervene, rescuing him from being killed.
- 1:41Pastor Robert Young: Acts 22.
- 1:44Pastor Robert Young: From the steps of the fortress Antonia, Paul addresses the crowd in Hebrew, recounting his past as a zealous Pharisee, his encounter with Jesus on the Damascus Road, and his calling to preach to the Gentiles.
- 2:03Pastor Robert Young: The crowd listens until he mentions his mission to the Gentiles, then erupts again in a rage.
- 2:13Pastor Robert Young: The Romans prepare to scourge Paul, but he reveals his Roman citizenship, stopping the process immediately.
- 2:22Pastor Robert Young: He is kept in custody for further examination before the Jewish council.
- 2:35Pastor Robert Young: Let's take three minutes to reflect on the following question.
- 2:42Pastor Robert Young: Where is God inviting you to share your story, even in places where it may be uncomfortable, misunderstood, or resisted.
- 5:49Pastor Robert Young: Today's affirmation, repeat it with me now and throughout your day.
- 5:58Pastor Robert Young: God strengthens me to stand firm, to speak truth, and to trust his protection, even when I face misunderstanding, pressure, or opposition.
- 6:17Pastor Robert Young: Our closing prayer.
- 6:42Pastor Robert Young: Use my story to reveal your goodness and draw others to Jesus.
- 6:49Pastor Robert Young: For Christ's sake, Amen.