Acts 24

ACTS 24 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8

“However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect ...” (14). Defending himself, Paul explained that he “believed everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets” (15), just as the Jewish men accusing him did. However, Paul believed the God of Abraham had revealed himself in Jesus the Messiah, the Way. Paul’s message disturbed people, including the governor Felix, because Jesus’ Way involved everything: “righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come” (25).

The Way of Jesus turns the violent, greedy, power-seeking kingdom of the world upside down, disturbing all human priorities. He calls us to full allegiance to his Lordship