The Sermon Right Boat or Wrong Boat? by David McGee
Apr 28, 2024
Right Boat or Wrong Boat? (38:22)
Referenced Scriptures: John 13:1-7; Acts 28; Psalm 139; Joshua 1:9
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The scriptures below are from the WEB Bible.
John 13:1-7
1) Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that his time had come that he would depart out of this world to his Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
2) After supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon‘s son, to betray him,
3) Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came forth from God, and was going to God,
4) arose from supper, and laid aside his outer garments. He took a towel, and wrapped a towel around his waist.
5) Then he poured water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples‘ feet, and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
6) Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, "Lord, do you wash my feet?"
7) Jesus answered him, "You don‘t know what I am doing now, but you will understand later."
Acts 28
1) When we had escaped, then we knew that the island was called Malta.
2) The natives showed us no common kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.
3) But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
4) When the natives saw the creature hanging from his hand, they said one to another, "No doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped from the sea, yet Justice has not allowed to live."
5) However he shook off the creature into the fire, and wasn‘t harmed.
6) But they expected that he would have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly, but when they were long in expectation and saw nothing bad happen to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.
7) Now in the neighborhood of that place were lands belonging to the chief man of the island, named Publius, who received us, and courteously entertained us three days.
8) It was so, that the father of Publius lay sick of fever and dysentery. Paul entered in to him, prayed, and laying his hands on him, healed him.
9) Then when this was done, the rest also that had diseases in the island came, and were cured.
10) They also honored us with many honors, and when we sailed, they put on board the things that we needed.
11) After three months, we set sail in a ship of Alexandria which had wintered in the island, whose sign was "The Twin Brothers."
12) Touching at Syracuse, we stayed there three days.
13) From there we circled around and arrived at Rhegium. After one day, a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli,
14) where we found brothers, and were entreated to stay with them seven days. So we came to Rome.
15) From there the brothers, when they heard of us, came to meet us as far as The Market of Appius and The Three Taverns; whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took courage.
16) When we entered into Rome, the centurion delivered the prisoners to the captain of the guard, but Paul was allowed to stay by himself with the soldier who guarded him.
17) It happened, that after three days Paul called together those who were the leaders of the Jews. When they had come together, he said to them, "I, brothers, though I had done nothing against the people, or the customs of our fathers, still was delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans,
18) who, when they had examined me, desired to set me free, because there was no cause of death in me.
19) But when the Jews spoke against it, I was constrained to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything about which to accuse my nation.
20) For this cause therefore did I ask you to see and to speak with me. For because of the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain."
21) They said to him, "We neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor did any of the brothers come here and report or speak any evil of you.
22) But we desire to hear of you what you think. For, as concerning this sect, it is known to us that everywhere it is spoken against."
23) When they had appointed him a day, they came to him into his lodging in great number. He explained to them, testifying about the kingdom of God, and persuading them concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses and from the prophets, from morning until evening.
24) Some believed the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved.
25) When they didn‘t agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had spoken one word, "The Holy Spirit spoke well through Isaiah, the prophet, to our fathers,
26) saying, ‘Go to this people, and say, In hearing, you will hear, and will in no way understand. In seeing, you will see, and will in no way perceive.
27) For this people‘s heart has grown callous. Their ears are dull of hearing. Their eyes they have closed. Lest they should see with their eyes, Hear with their ears, Understand with their heart, Would turn again, And I would heal them.‘
28) "Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles. They will also hear."
29) When he had said these words, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves.
30) Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who went in to him,
31) preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness, without hinderance.
Psalm 139
1) Yahweh, you have searched me, And you know me.
2) You know my sitting down and my rising up. You perceive my thoughts from afar.
3) You search out my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways.
4) For there is not a word on my tongue, But, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether.
5) You hem me in behind and before. You laid your hand on me.
6) This knowledge is beyond me. It is lofty. I can‘t attain it.
7) Where could I go from your Spirit? Or where could I flee from your presence?
8) If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there!
9) If I take the wings of the dawn, And settle in the uttermost parts of the sea;
10) Even there your hand will lead me, And your right hand will hold me.
11) If I say, "Surely the darkness will overwhelm me; The light around me will be night;"
12) Even the darkness doesn‘t hide from you, But the night shines as the day. The darkness is like light to you.
13) For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother‘s womb.
14) I will give thanks to you, For I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.
15) My frame wasn‘t hidden from you, When I was made in secret, Woven together in the depths of the earth.
16) Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there were none of them.
17) How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!
18) If I would count them, they are more in number than the sand. When I wake up, I am still with you.
19) If only you, God, would kill the wicked. Get away from me, you bloodthirsty men!
20) For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain.
21) Yahweh, don‘t I hate those who hate you? Am I not grieved with those who rise up against you?
22) I hate them with perfect hatred. They have become my enemies.
23) Search me, God, and know my heart. Try me, and know my thoughts.
24) See if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way. Psalm 140 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.
Joshua 1:9
9) Haven‘t I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; don‘t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.
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