s1 e102 Acts 27:1-44Observations:What is "lee"?Paul had favor in the end of this chapter - why? Fear? Leadership?What does the "fast" refer to? Which Jewish celebration? How is relevant to the context? (time of year?)Seems to be soldiers and hired sailor crewAn angel? Has Paul encountered this before - angels?The centurion saves Paul - didn't listen to him at first but becomes a friend (Daniel-like)Meaning:Luke continues to move the story concerning the sovereignty of God. Paul will get to Rome.Tragedies happen but God has plans - the gospel is in view here...there was a need to get to Rome for the gospel's sake.God evades obstacles to complete his work but allow humans to face them - all of which develops men to be what God needs to carry off his plan.Application:Inward: Do I trust God's work and will during the storms?Outward: Do I lead during the storms?Upward: Praise Jesus who cares for the world and follows through on his promises.Follow all of our podcasts on www.newhopenow.cc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Acts 26:1-32
s1 e101 Acts 26:1-32Observations:Bold words for Paul in front of Agrippa? Possibly because Agrippa understood Jewish theology and customs? Did prison end up being a saving grace for Paul since the Jews wanted to kill him? Would this be a good reason for his appeal to the Emperor - basically having Rome protect him?Was Agrippa a practicing Jew? The discussion with Agrippa and Festus seems so short - no real conclusion it seems other than to send Paul on with no actual reason for his imprisonment. Meaning:Luke seems to be summarizing how God puts us into positions to speak the gospel. Trouble always comes, the question is how much trouble comes our way due to the gospel and not our own foolishness?Application:Inward: Do I desire for others to know the gospel more than I desire absence of conflict?Outward: Do I run into trouble due to my work in the gospel? Upward: Praise Jesus who gives us the ability to live, die and experience adventure for the best reasons.Check out all of our other podcasts on the New Hope Podcast Network at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Acts 25:1-27
s1e100 Acts 25:1-27Observations:Who is Festus, exactly?Who is King Agrippa? Relation to Herod? What is the significance of Bernice being mentioned? Festus seems to be concerned about Proper Roman Law - is this true? In contrast to Felix?Did Festus know that the Jews in the case wanted to kill Paul?Festus seems to parallel Pilate - he didn't think Paul did anything to deserve deathAgrippa comes with great pomp - why is this mentioned? Meaning:God is Sovereign. We can see God's plan unfolding in these details, including putting Paul in front of so many key people to proclaim the Gospel.Application:Inward: Do I trust God's sovereignty?Outward: Do I act in confidence when I feel led by the Holy Spirit?Upward: Praise Jesus, who still makes ways for the gospel to be heard!Check out all of our podcasts on the New Hope Podcast Network at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Acts 24:1-27
s1e99 Acts 24:1-27Observations:Ty:Who came up with calling a group of people who have had a come to Jesus meeting the Way?Why did Felix keep paul in custody? Was it for entertainment? How long?If Felix hated the Jews why did he marry a Jewish woman?Why bring up that all people will rise from the dead to be judged?Darin:Who is Tertullus? Is he mentioned anywhere else in the NT?Sect of the Nazarenes? Only time mentioned?Why the discussion on the resurrection in particular? Theological issue between Jewish leaders or pertaining to the difference accepting Jesus as resurrected?Felix wanted a bribe - is that the sole reason for all the convos with Paul?Doing the Jews a favor? Motivation?Meaning:Ty: I could say again here we see luke showing Pauls life mimicking Jesus' life. Which is true. But here we see Paul tie it all together by stating that Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecy in a little more of a clear way to the Gentiles than Jesus just saying He is the son of man. Since I am unlikely in the USA to be as persecuted as Paul its simply becomes hard for application.Darin: (I'm not convinced that Luke has an intended meaning for the reader, but giving it my best shot) Paul was unfairly accused and suffered much while maintaining the truth and preaching the gospel.Application:Inward: (Ty) How do I continue to follow the way in my daily actions? (Darin) The example of Paul gives me courage to defend myself against the lies of the opposition.Outward: (Ty) How do I continue to follow the way in my daily interactions with others? (Darin) Am I bold enough to call out lies when I hear them and speak the truth?Upward: (Ty) Prasie be to the God of our fathers for His self sacrifice to create THE WAY so I dont have without Him ever again! (Darin) Praise Jesus for the Holy Spirit who gives us the words to say when we need to defend ourselves against the world.Check out our other podcasts on the New Hope Podcast Network at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Acts 22:30-23:35
s1e98 Acts 22:30-23:35Observations:Paul addressed the council, Sanhedrin?High priest - did Paul not recognize him? Why or why not?Did Paul stir up the Pharisee vs. Sadducee debate on purpose? Why or why not?Whitewashed wall - close to Jesus' words, any other references What does it mean exactly?Who is really wanting to kill Paul?Paul's nephew - any other mention of him, what do we know about him?Seemingly lots of parallels with Jesus' accusers, trial, etc.Meaning:Take courage and testify to the facts about Jesus.Application:Inward: Do I want to be bold?Outward: How do I become more bold - what am I afraid of physically?Upward: Praise Jesus for giving us courage when we do his work and testify to the facts of Jesus.Check out all of our podcasts on the New Hope Podcast Network at www.newhopechurch.cc/listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to SOMA Bible Studies! SOMA is an acronym for a systematic way of studying the Bible! Scripture, Observation, Meaning, and Application. New Hope Church has several SOMA studies available to join in person and online. Each episode features Ty Griffith, our online SOMA leader, with Darin Hansen, Discipleship Pastor at New Hope Church. Join the guys as they dig into the Scripture using the SOMA method. What a great way to get into the Word! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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