Devotionary

This episode will bring Luke’s book to a close. He will wrap up his chronicle with Paul in prison in Rome and the fate of the gospel somewhat up in the air and unresolved. Luke does not tell us what happened to Paul. But according to the early church historian, Eusebius, Paul was eventually freed and allowed to continue his ministry, only to be sent back to Rome again where he was martyred. It is believed that, while in prison in Rome, Paul wrote four of his letters: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. After his release, he wrote what are typically referred to as his pastoral epistles. While Luke provides us no clear indication as to what happened to Paul, he does let us know that the two years Paul was held prisoner in Rome, he continued to proclaim the Kingdom of God and teach about the Lord Jesus Christ. Despite his imprisonment, he remained bold and fully committed to his commission. He did not shirk from the responsibilities given to him by Jesus. Captivity in Rome was not a detriment, but