Reasoning with Purpose
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Rev. Tetteh-Annor Larbi | May 26 2026 | Acts 28:17-23
KEY VERSE: “For this reason therefore I have called for you, to see you and speak with you, because for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.” (Acts 28:20, NKJV)
MESSAGE:
After settling in Rome, Paul called together the leading Jewish men and began to explain his situation to them. He shared how he had done nothing against the Jewish people or the customs of their fathers. He also explained how he had been handed over as a prisoner. Paul spoke with clarity, humility, and purpose. While under Roman custody, he remained committed to communicating the message of Christ and helping others understand the hope found in Him.
Paul’s approach reveals the heart of intentional ministry. He gave a careful explanation and used the opportunity before him wisely. Acts 28:23 shows that when a day was appointed, many came to him, and he explained and testified about the kingdom of God from morning until evening. He sought to persuade them concerning Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets. His ministry was marked by patience, clarity, persistence, and thoughtful engagement.
Spiritual growth often happens through patient engagement with people. Paul gave time to explanation, teaching, and persuasion because he wanted his listeners to understand the truth clearly. He reasoned with them from the Scriptures and trusted the Holy Spirit to work in their hearts. This reminds us that faithful ministry requires time, patience, careful speech, and a genuine desire to help people understand Christ.
Whether teaching, discipling, or sharing our faith, we must be willing to walk patiently with people as God works in their hearts. We are called to speak truth with wisdom, clarity, patience, and love.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Faithful communication of truth requires patience, clarity, and consistency. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you the right words as you share God’s Word. Build yourself through study, prayer, and practice so you can communicate the truth effectively.
PRAYER:
Lord, give me grace to speak with impact. Help me to communicate Your truth with clarity, patience, and love. Make my words useful for Your purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: SPEAK
Today’s word is “speak.”
In Acts 28:20, Paul says, “I have called for you, to see you and speak with you.”
The Greek word is proslalēsai, from proslaleō. It means to speak to, address, or engage someone in conversation.
This word carries the idea of directed speech. Paul called the Jewish leaders so he could speak with them personally and clearly. He wanted them to understand his situation and the hope of Israel for which he was bound.
Acts 28:23 shows how this conversation later became a longer time of explanation, testimony, and persuasion concerning Jesus. Paul’s speech had purpose. He used words to build understanding and point people to Christ.
Reflect on this:
When you speak about God’s truth, seek clarity, patience, and wisdom. Let your words help people understand Christ better.
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