Forever Home in the Eternal Family of God

Daily Encouragement for the Family of God by Kenton Cheek

23 July 2025

Reading From Acts 24

“However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.”—Acts 24:14-16

Paul saw the New Covenant of the Christian faith as a continuation and a fulfillment of the Old Covenant. He believed and followed the same God as the Jews which is why there is the phrase “Judeo-Christian.” Augustine wrote something to the affect of “The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed, the Old is in the New revealed.” The New Covenant does not contradict the Old, rather, it builds upon its foundation. Therefore, Paul could serve Yahweh as part of the Way and testify before Felix with a clear conscience.

“God, help me be strong in my faith and well versed in the Scriptures that I can give impactful testimony of Your love and power. Amen.”

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect—I Peter 3:15