{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Join The Journey","title":"S5:058 — How did Paul use Roman law? (Acts 21:27-22:29)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9bf911d1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":801,"description":"How should followers of Jesus use the law? How did Paul use Roman law to protect himself? In this episode, Watermark member and local attorney Jeff Ward joins Emma Dotter to discuss Acts 21:27-22:29 and the role of the law. Jeff explains how the law can be either a shield or a sword and how what might be lawful to do with the law may not be the right thing to do as followers of Jesus. \n\n// ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: \n\n1 Corinthians 6: 7; Acts 16, 23 \n\n// RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY: \n“The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict” by Ken Sande (https://a.co/d/06I5OCz1) \nConflict Field Guide (https://www.watermark.org/community/conflict-field-guide)  \nConflict Resolution Road Map (https://www.watermark.org/conflict-resolution-road-map) \n\n// RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  \n“S4:263 – Introduction to the book of Acts” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...)    \n“S4:271 — Acts 21-22” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s4-271-acts-21-22/id1600151923?i=1000736407342) \n \n\n// WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? \n\nJoin The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week’s passage. Then, for the next six days, we’ll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we’ll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God’s Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/g8x-nKo1hHoOC64414t8HN0w6lYNHLbeV0qRxaVtU3o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI2ODA1LzE2ODky/ODI1MDMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}