Has anyone ever told you that '“you are out of your mind?!” I imagine we have all been told that jokingly. For example, I plan on covering two chapters of Acts in this Sunday’s sermon. Someone, based on my past record, may tell me, “You are out of your mind!” (It may or may not be a joke - ha!) But has anyone ever told you that “you are out of your mind” in all seriousness? Told you that you are legitimately crazy for something you have done? Or even for something you believe.? Paul is told he is “out of his mind” because of his belief in Jesus in Acts 26.
A influential and powerful Roman leader, Festus, tells Paul he is crazy. This is a reflection of the world’s values regarding the Christian’s supernatural belief in Jesus and the resurrection. We are confronted by people in the world in this way as well. Maybe it is not always to our face, but the sentiment is there. We face it when the world mocks Christians for standing for biblical morality. We face it when friends choose not to invite us to events filled with immorality. We face it when we choose Jesus over many idols that the world embraces.
This Sunday we come to the end of the trials of the Apostle Paul. I will cover two chapters in Acts honing in on why Festus calls Paul crazy. We get to be together for worship, prayer, Bible teaching, and fellowship. I look forward to it!
Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:
1) We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 3:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and Bibles! For a complete copy of our guidelines for re-opening CLICK HERE.
2) We will also be live on Facebook Live (NOT ZOOM). If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person, are feeling sick, or have been exposed to someone who is sick stay connected through this live-stream - CLICK HERE at 3:30 Sunday afternoon.
3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon on our website.
“Festus said with a loud voice, ‘Paul, you are out of your mind; your great learning is driving you out of your mind.’” Acts 26:24b
- Pastor Curt
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Sermon Topic - February 27
Acts: A Holy Spirit Inspired Legacy
Acts 25:1 - 26:32
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