Paul’s Final Days

While visiting church in Europe and Asia Minor, Paul takes an offering for the poor in Jerusalem. He wants to bring back the offering in person, even if it means facing former colleagues with old scores to settle—the Pharisees. Sure enough, they have him arrested. Paul, a Roman citizen, exercises his legal rights and appeals to Rome. He is going to plead his case—and preach the gospel—to the most powerful man on earth. [Paul remained keenly focused on being faithful to the end of the mission Jesus gave him.]