
S – Paul stayed two whole years in his own rented house. And he welcomed all who visited him, 31 proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.
Acts 28:30–31 CSB
O – Commentary: Despite being under house arrest (28:16), Paul boldly proclaimed the Kingdom message. • And no one tried to stop him (Greek akōloutōs, “without hindrance”): This single word in Greek is the last word of the book of Acts and one of the keys to its meaning: God’s word cannot be chained, even when its messengers are (2 Tim 2:9; see Phil 1:12–14). Acts is the story of an unhindered message of Good News, available to all people throughout the world, whether Jew, Gentile, proselyte, rich, or poor. The mission of proclaiming this message is accomplished in the power of the Spirit (1:8); it embraces Jews (3:1–5:42), Samaritans (8:1–25), converts to Judaism (2:11; 13:43), “God-fearers” (8:26–40; 9:32–11:18), and Gentiles (13:1–28:28)
New Living Translation Study Bible
A – Paul’s entire journey of sharing with Jews, then Gentiles, arrests, and trials all culminate in two years of house arrest. He is never proven guilty. Yet, it is the vehicle for which a huge swath of the gospel was shared and a large amount of his writing in the NT was done. God uses it all to accomplish his purpose.
R – Lord, when I focus on my journey, it doesn’t make sense sometimes. Help me to focus on growing in our relationship, inviting the Holy Spirit to lead me and to submit to your will. You will get all the glory for all of this.