Acts of the Apostles 25:12, 25

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the sixteenth part "The Travels of Paul." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

Paul has been languishing in prison for two years, falsely charged with crimes he didn’t commit. But this bondage did not bring bitterness; it brought renewed purpose. This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey into what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.

This six-day devotional walks through the final chapters of Acts and invites you to reflect on what faithful Christian living really looks like in the real world. Through Paul’s journey from Jerusalem to Rome, you will see that following Jesus often leads through opposition, delay, suffering, and uncertainty, yet God remains faithful to his promises. Each day explores how the gospel confronts us, forms us, and empowers us to live as witnesses of Jesus wherever God places us.

The message of the gospel contains such power in it that becomes an unstoppable force. Join the apostle Paul in his last days as he “fights the good fight, ” “keeps the faith,” and “finishes the race.” The struggles and opposition he faced are no different from the ones we encounter today. Learn from him and be inspired to bring transformation fighting the good fight.