“Jesus, King of Love” – a message from Acts 27-28

This past weekend at Eastbrook, we continued our preaching series entitled “Jesus, King of the Nations.” This is the third of a three-part series exploring the Book of Acts this Fall, including “Essential Church” and “Ordinary People in God’s Extraordinary Work.”

This fourth week of the series we looked at the final two chapters of Acts, chapters 27-28, tracing Paul’s journey to Rome. I wove in themes of Jesus as the King of love through these chapters.

You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series here. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home.

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“For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ—with all boldness and without hindrance!” (Acts 28:30-31)

Love Under Arrest (Acts 27:1-12)

Paul Sails for Rome

Paul experiences kindness along the way

Love Amid Storms and Shipwrecks (Acts 27:13-44)

Paul shows boldness and love as the storms come

Paul witnesses to Jesus as Messiah amid the shipwreck

Love in Every Place (Acts 28:1-31)

Paul afflicted in Malta

Paul extending the kindness of prayer and healing to Publius

Paul welcomed by the church in Rome

Paul testifies to Jesus as Messiah while under guard

Living with Jesus the King of Love

God’s love enters our prisons in Jesus

God’s love enters our storms in JesusGod’s love enters every place we go in Jesus

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Dig Deeper

Exploring Faith

• When have you experienced love from someone who said they were a Christian?
• Have you experienced a love that seemed as if it was from God?

Growing in Faith

• What would it look like to share the love of God with someone in your ordinary relationships amid everyday circumstances? What is one specific way you could do that as we near Christmas?  

Centered in Faith

• Paul’s witness to the love of Christ in these chapters often comes during circumstances that are difficult. How might you grow in sharing God’s love even when your circumstances are challenging? 
• What can help you develop in your ability to show love in difficult situations?