Hospitality, Service, and Spiritual Authority

<p>“He has told you, mortal one, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you, but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8</p><p>Read Text </p><p>Explain Text</p><p>Primary focus of this passage</p><p>Vs. 2 they welcomed us – throughout Luke -Acts, the theme of hospitality has been an important symbol of receptivity of God’s visitation. See Lk 5:29; 7:36-50; 9:4-5; 10:1-16, 38-42; 19:1-10; Acts 10:24; 16:11-15.</p><p>Vs. 3 Paul models authority as service Luke 22:24-27 just as Jesus did. Throughout the journey, his advice and actions have been practical and helpful, including helping with the fire.  Unusual for a prisoner to do so voluntarily. See 27:10, 22, 31, 34.</p><p>Vs 4 the assessment of Paul as a murderer, the in verse 5 as a god.  Allusion to Luke 10:18-19. Power over satan.  Reaction like Acts 14:8-13.</p><p>Vs.7 Paul has much freedom for 3 months. This includes the ministry of healing.  Throughout Luke Acts the healing ministry is coupled with the arrival of the Kingdom of God. Notice, it is not something that he sets up a healing crusade! What is going on in the centurion’s mind? Soldiers? Other prisoners? Sailors? Captain? Brought to the leading man and then conducts healing ministry on the island?  My assumption is that many believed, and he needed 3 months of discipleship training for the new believers. Paul is indeed the most unusual prisoner! Compare with Luke 4:38-44. On healing leads to many.</p><p>Vs. 10 demonstrates the sharing of good to be a sharing in the Gospel! Consistent with the narrative in Luke Acts: </p><p>Vs. 14 meets the brothers.</p><p>The last chapters</p><p>What is the purpose of the book, and what are the most important themes that need to be conveyed?</p><p>Is Paul and his life the main character? Compare with writing my biography, I’m not dead yet!</p><p>Is there something much more significant being communicated her? In the last chapter, God reigns supreme in spite of storm, authority, laws to kill prisoners, darkest days of your