In his first missionary trip, Paul and Barnabas had gone to Cyprus and Galatia, what is now central Turkey. Even though they faced opposition in every town, they planted churches wherever they went. Now in his second mission trip, Paul has new partners in Silas and Timothy. They are led by the Holy Spirit into new territory with new battles. Paul mentored the new churches, but through these stories, he continues to mentor us today.
Sep 18, 2019 6:22 AM America/Chicago
Paul did not give up telling others about Jesus although he was just run out of three towns and experienced little fruit in Athens. How could he keep going? How can you keep going when you experience difficulties in life?
Sep 18, 2019 6:17 AM America/Chicago
Paul has preached in Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens with varying degrees of success. In the first three towns, Paul was forced to leave because of mob action. He was essentially laughed out of Athens. Now he comes to Corinth. Who will encourage
Aug 26, 2019 5:56 AM America/Chicago
In today's story, Paul is accused of turning the world upside down with the message of Jesus. This Gospel message can transform those who are receptive to it and aggravate those who refuse it. Thus, we have the spiritual battle. But this battle can act to
Aug 26, 2019 5:51 AM America/Chicago
When you come to faith and believe in Jesus as your Savior, you should be problem free, right? Not really. Paul certainly believed in Jesus but in today's story, he has all kinds of battles. Paul can show us how to deal with the battles of life.
Aug 24, 2019 3:42 PM America/Chicago
Who has inspired you to be an imitator of Christ? The Thessalonian church imitated Paul and Jesus and as a result gained a reputation for their faith. How is God calling you to a deeper faith with Him? Who do you want to imitate?
Aug 24, 2019 3:33 PM America/Chicago
How powerful are your prayers? Paul prayed for the Thessalonians daily. The ministry there wasn't easy but Paul loved the church in spite of the battles.
Aug 24, 2019 3:28 PM America/Chicago
After Paul casts out a demon from a servant girl, the girls' owners are unhappy. They start a mob action against Paul and Silas. This results in a beating and imprisonment. How could God possibly bring something positive out of the situation?
Aug 24, 2019 3:23 PM America/Chicago
Paul and Silas follow the lead of the Holy Spirit and go to Philippi. Their obedience leads to a fruitful harvest. Lydia is one of their first converts and gives them a place to base their operations. But a battle looms as Paul casts out a demon from a se
Aug 24, 2019 3:17 PM America/Chicago
How do we discern between a test from God and a hindrance from the enemy? Paul had to figure out if the enemy was stopping them from preaching the Word or if it was God changing their plans. Paul does everything he can to further the Gospel.
Aug 24, 2019 3:12 PM America/Chicago
Paul wants to revisit the churches that were planted on his first mission trip. Unfortunately, he and Barnabas get into a heated argument over John Mark and go their separate ways. How should Christians disagree? What does Paul have to tell us in this sto