Exploring God’s Word with Brad Thurston

For This Purpose

Episode Summary

Acts 26:1-18 Knowing God's purpose for us in life in very fulfilling.

Episode Notes

Introduction 

Life is short, enjoy it, or eternity is long, better prepare for it!

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What does “kicking against the goads mean?”

            The 4 things it means to Paul: Notice he talks about the “saints”. Verse 10 gives us the answer based on what he “did” in Jerusalem based on what “he thought was good to do.

1. I imprisoned many
2. I gave approval to put to death
3. I punished
4. I pursued

For this purpose or cause:

Compare to jesus

I have appeared to you

I have appointed you

I have rescued you

I am sending you