In this chapter, Paul’s response to the difficulties of his voyage show us a pattern for how to respond to our physical circumstances with a spiritual perspective. We must trust the Lord for a way to glorify him in any situation and find the purpose for his Providence.

In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is preaching to the children of Israel, reminding them of God’s faithfulness in their liberation from Egypt and journey through the wilderness. We must keep our courage by remembering our victories in the Lord and the things that he has taught us along the way. We can always trust the Lord for future victories according to his will.

The stories of Martha and Mary teach us the difference between serving Christ in the flesh and worshipping Christ at his feet. It is easy for us to become careful and troubled about many things and to protest when things don’t go the way we want them to. Instead, we ought to approach the Lord in humility, brokenness, and reverence.

In this sermon, we deal with the issue of the inevitable interruptions of life. When our circumstances are beyond our control, we must depend upon God’s grace and be predetermined to surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Because God is righteous, He loves what is right and hates what is not right. Even in this age of grace, He desires and is pleased by an upright heart and righteous character before Him.

In Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill, the Apostle appealed to the spiritual curiosity of the Greek philosophers. He gave them the good news that the Lord and Creator of the Universe was not as far away as they thought. Paul identifies their “UNKNOWN GOD” as the Lord Jesus Christ, who can be intimately known through His Word and His Spirit.