Rescued from the Terrorists
A Study on the Providence of God
Rescued from the Terrorists
Acts 23:12-35
Notes on the sermon (June 22, 2008)
given by Pastor Carl Broggi
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Intro: The Providence of God. We speak of all God’s attributes but lets concentrate on His Providence. Do you ask: Does God care - has He abandoned me?
Providence-a manifestation of divine care or direction. Providence is the dimension of His Character that makes Him care.
I. The decision of the conspirators, Acts 23:12. Unbelieving Jews plan to kill Paul, John 16:2-3.
A. How the plot was formed, Acts 23:13-15. They pretend to determine his case but it was an ambush, John 16:4.
B. How the plot was foiled, Acts 23:16. God intervenes: Paul’s nephew (who is around age 10, Acts 23:19) over hears the plot and tells, Acts 23:17-21.
II. The decision of the captain, Acts 23:22. He got it in his heart to protect Paul, Proverbs 21:1.
A. Paul is dispatched to Caesarea, Acts 23:23. Paul rides a horse, Acts 23:24. The commander intervenes for Paul, Acts 23:25-31.
B. Paul is detained at Caesarea, Acts 23:33. The governor kept Paul there rather than having him exported and tried. Paul stayed in Herod’s palace Acts 23:34-35.
Personal:
1. God works through everyday circumstances!
2. Nothing just happens. Just as God took care of Paul, He wants to take care of you (His Providence)
3. God is still in control, Proverbs 16:3 and Proverbs 16:9. We are freed up to give thanks, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:7, Job 23:10 and Isaiah 49:14-16.