Tara Lee Cobble

Let's hope the king isn't sitting on an open third-story window while he talks. Paul tells the story about his days as a persecutor of the church, followed by his conversion. Near the end, Festus interrupts and tells Paul he's lost his mind. Paul has just given a beautiful explanation of the gospel, but Festus doesn't get it.

Let's hope the king isn't sitting on an open third-story window while he talks. Paul tells the story about his days as a persecutor of the church, followed by his conversion. Near the end, Festus interrupts and tells Paul he's lost his mind. Paul has just given a beautiful explanation of the gospel, but Festus doesn't get it.

This reminds me of what Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1.18, "'The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing.'" Paul says, I'm not crazy, and the king knows it too. You believe all of this, don't you, King Agrippa?

This reminds me of what Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1.18, "'The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing.'" Paul says, I'm not crazy, and the king knows it too. You believe all of this, don't you, King Agrippa?

This reminds me of what Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 1.18, "'The word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing.'" Paul says, I'm not crazy, and the king knows it too. You believe all of this, don't you, King Agrippa?

And maybe Paul was right, but King Agrippa probably feels like he's on the spot in front of the governor and the local leaders, so he says, whoa, whoa, I'm not sure I'm ready to convert just yet, Paul. Give me some time. And Paul says, as long as it takes, as long as it takes, because I want everyone who is here today to convert. I want everyone to know the God I know and love the God I love.

And maybe Paul was right, but King Agrippa probably feels like he's on the spot in front of the governor and the local leaders, so he says, whoa, whoa, I'm not sure I'm ready to convert just yet, Paul. Give me some time. And Paul says, as long as it takes, as long as it takes, because I want everyone who is here today to convert. I want everyone to know the God I know and love the God I love.

And maybe Paul was right, but King Agrippa probably feels like he's on the spot in front of the governor and the local leaders, so he says, whoa, whoa, I'm not sure I'm ready to convert just yet, Paul. Give me some time. And Paul says, as long as it takes, as long as it takes, because I want everyone who is here today to convert. I want everyone to know the God I know and love the God I love.

My only hope is that it doesn't land you in prison too. They wrap things up, and as the king and governor and leaders are all discussing things afterward, they agree that Paul is innocent. And they say that timing is a shame because if Paul hadn't appealed to Caesar and King Agrippa had been allowed to decide his case, then he would have been set free.

My only hope is that it doesn't land you in prison too. They wrap things up, and as the king and governor and leaders are all discussing things afterward, they agree that Paul is innocent. And they say that timing is a shame because if Paul hadn't appealed to Caesar and King Agrippa had been allowed to decide his case, then he would have been set free.

My only hope is that it doesn't land you in prison too. They wrap things up, and as the king and governor and leaders are all discussing things afterward, they agree that Paul is innocent. And they say that timing is a shame because if Paul hadn't appealed to Caesar and King Agrippa had been allowed to decide his case, then he would have been set free.

But even in what seems like terrible timing, God is at work. And that's where I saw my God shot today. Even though Paul missed his chance at freedom, God is still directing Paul's steps according to his plan. We'll continue to see that, but even Paul sees it already. Today in 2622, he said, "'To this day, I have had the help that comes from God.'"

But even in what seems like terrible timing, God is at work. And that's where I saw my God shot today. Even though Paul missed his chance at freedom, God is still directing Paul's steps according to his plan. We'll continue to see that, but even Paul sees it already. Today in 2622, he said, "'To this day, I have had the help that comes from God.'"

But even in what seems like terrible timing, God is at work. And that's where I saw my God shot today. Even though Paul missed his chance at freedom, God is still directing Paul's steps according to his plan. We'll continue to see that, but even Paul sees it already. Today in 2622, he said, "'To this day, I have had the help that comes from God.'"

Think about all he's been through, trial after trial, false accusations, character assassination, torture interrogations, beatings, shipwrecks, imprisonment, you name it. And even in all of that, he says he sees God's help every step of the way. Paul has his eyes set on eternity. He has his heart set on the glory of God.

Think about all he's been through, trial after trial, false accusations, character assassination, torture interrogations, beatings, shipwrecks, imprisonment, you name it. And even in all of that, he says he sees God's help every step of the way. Paul has his eyes set on eternity. He has his heart set on the glory of God.

Think about all he's been through, trial after trial, false accusations, character assassination, torture interrogations, beatings, shipwrecks, imprisonment, you name it. And even in all of that, he says he sees God's help every step of the way. Paul has his eyes set on eternity. He has his heart set on the glory of God.

And he knows help looks very different with that mindset than if he were seeking his own good. He refuses to trade the temporary for the eternal. And even though the road is hard and lonely and frustrating, God equips him with all he needs along the way. God is our helper, and he's where the joy is. Does the term idolatry feel a little archaic to you?

And he knows help looks very different with that mindset than if he were seeking his own good. He refuses to trade the temporary for the eternal. And even though the road is hard and lonely and frustrating, God equips him with all he needs along the way. God is our helper, and he's where the joy is. Does the term idolatry feel a little archaic to you?

And he knows help looks very different with that mindset than if he were seeking his own good. He refuses to trade the temporary for the eternal. And even though the road is hard and lonely and frustrating, God equips him with all he needs along the way. God is our helper, and he's where the joy is. Does the term idolatry feel a little archaic to you?