A Series of Misunderstandings | Dr. Jeff Bucknam

2025-06-15

Sometimes obedience brings us straight into hardship. That doesn’t mean we’ve missed God’s will—it might mean we’re exactly where He wants us. In this episode, we pick up Paul’s story in Acts 21. He’s falsely accused, dragged out of the temple, and nearly killed by an angry mob. But instead of retreating, Paul stands and shares his story. He tells of his past, his encounter with Jesus, and the mission he’s been given. And along the way, we see three truths that still matter today:– It’s not un-Christian to stand against unjust gove...

Sometimes obedience brings us straight into hardship. That doesn’t mean we’ve missed God’s will—it might mean we’re exactly where He wants us.

In this episode, we pick up Paul’s story in Acts 21. He’s falsely accused, dragged out of the temple, and nearly killed by an angry mob. But instead of retreating, Paul stands and shares his story. He tells of his past, his encounter with Jesus, and the mission he’s been given. And along the way, we see three truths that still matter today:

– It’s not un-Christian to stand against unjust governance.
– Every Christian has a God-authored story worth telling.
– And obedience doesn’t always lead to ease, but it always leads us closer to Christ.

Let’s get to work.

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Speaker: Dr. Jeff Bucknam
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