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Acts 18 Corinth was a relatively new commercial metropolis. It’s geographical location made it a hub for trade and commerce. As such, it also became a hub for pagan influence and immorality as well. Temples and statues to Greek gods have been uncovered in key places in the city, but worship to Yahweh…

Acts 17 Something that stands out to me in this chapter is Paul’s strategy. I am not saying that his strategy in this chapter was either right or wrong, but the fact that he was apparently being strategic with the Gospel really stands out. I think that it is a lesson that we, as Christians today, should…

Acts 16 Several important people and major events happen in Acts 16 , but they happen in a very subtle way. First, Timothy joins Paul and Silas. We also learn a little bit about his mother. The three of them continue the missionary journey until they hit a road block. For some reason God keeps them from…

Acts 15 We’ve been talking about Paul and Barnabas’ first mission to the Gentiles. They started out in Antioch with Mark, then went to Cyprus, and then Perga, where Mark parted ways with them to return to Jerusalem. We aren’t told why he left the trip early, but there appears to be some tension surrounding…

Acts 13 It’s been a couple of weeks since we have talked about the book of Acts, so let’s have a quick reminder of where we are at. The Book of Acts paints a picture for us of Jesus continuing His work through the Holy Spirit. We have been watching as God’s gift of the Holy Spirit has gradually moved,…