No Limit Soldiers

Acts 28:31 ESV

31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.

boldness n. — the trait of being willing to undertake activities that involve risk or danger; especially that involve being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.

unhinderedly adv. — not slowed or blocked or interfered with; without hindrance.

Verb make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen.

Acts 9:15 KJV 1900

15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

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Acts 19:21 KJV 1900

21 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

Acts 23:11 KJV 1900

11 And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.

Acts 27:25 KJV 1900

25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

Acts 23 11

Paul kept “open house” and received anybody who wanted to discuss the things of the kingdom of God. He was chained to a guard who was relieved every six hours, but who was forced to listen as Paul preached and taught and prayed. No wonder some of them were saved! (; )During these two years in Rome, Paul wrote Philippians, Ephesians, Colossians, and Philemon. He expected to be released (; ; ) and most students agree that he was. During this time, he had Timothy with him (; ; ), as well as John Mark, Luke, Aristarchus, Epaphras, Justus, and Demas (; ). He also met Philemon’s runaway slave Onesimus and led him to faith in Christ (). Epaphroditus brought a gift to him from the Philippian church and almost died ministering to Paul (; ). Tychicus was Paul’s “mailman” who delivered Ephesians (), Colossians, and Philemon ().

Provides a Place of Refuge

Acts 28:1 KJV 1900

1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita.

Psalm 30:1 KJV 1900

1 I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, And hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

Psalm 30:1 NLT

1 I will exalt you, Lord, for you rescued me. You refused to let my enemies triumph over me.

Providers Divine Connections

Acts 28:2 KJV 1900

2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for they kindled a fire, and received us every one, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Ecclesiastes 4:9 KJV 1900

9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.

Go Alone Quote

Provides an Opportunity to Grow

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Acts 28:3 KJV 1900

3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand.

Had he been sitting down He wouldn't have gotten Bit Fastened : Seize Take hold of to fasten (oneself) v. — to attach oneself to something (as by biting).

Provides An Opportunity to Out Live A Lie

Acts 28:4 KJV 1900

4 And when the barbarians saw the venomous beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live.

Faulty Discernment

John 9:1 KJV 1900

1 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth.

John 9:2 KJV 1900

2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?

to shake off v. — to get rid of something that is on or attached to something else by shaking.

Acts 28:5 KJV 1900

5 And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.

Shook:

to shake off v. — to get rid of something that is on or attached to something else by shaking.

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Acts 28:6 KJV 1900

6 Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.

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Acts 28:7 KJV 1900

7 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously.

Providers an Opportunity to Show Case His Glory

Acts 28:8 KJV 1900

8 And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.

​It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him, healed him.

It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him, healed him.

Acts 28:9 KJV 1900

9 So when this was done, others also, which had diseases in the island, came, and were healed:

​ ESVAnd when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured.

Acts 28:10 KJV 1900

10 Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

​ ESVThey also honored us greatly, and when we were about to sail, they put on board whatever we needed.

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Acts 28:31 KJV 1900

31 Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.