Acts 13:44-45; Romans 7:4-6

Paul gave up all to pursue after Christ. Nothing came between him and growing closer to Jesus. Paul would be defined by moments like these, knowing some would be receptive to him while others would want him dead. In the end, he didn’t care.

Acts 13:42-43; Matthew 20:1-6; Gal 3:19-29

On the heels of Paul’s message given to the synagogue in Antioch Pisidia (Galatia), the fallout begins as a portion of those listening refuse to budge and hatch a plan to remove the messengers.

Acts 13:14-43; Jeremiah 22:40-23:8

Like those who attended the other synagogues and had mixed reactions to the messages delivered by Paul and Barnabas, many were divided after being challenged to rethink their understanding of Messiah and consider if Jesus was a plausible applicant.

2nd Samuel 7; 1st Chronicles 17

If we had the picture on the box, the Bible in all of its complexity--its 66 books and its 40+ authors spanning a time frame of some 1500 years--could be better understood. Well, that’s what this episode is all about. Today is designed to show you the picture on the box.

Luke 3:3-22; Matthew 3:1-12; Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 19:46-48

Despite the power plays, the ruthless authoritative checkmates, God seems to be orchestrating something far deeper and much more involved than anyone could guess. Nobody saw resurrection as a viable option.

Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19

This one hope of Messiah, the coming chosen king who would rule on God’s behalf, was anticipated by just about every Jewish person alive.

Acts 13, Psalm 2, Matthew 6:33

Why am I building more and more wealth? Is it to benefit myself, or like Barnabas, do I aim to give it away?

Luke 23:27-31

Jesus goes to his own death, labeled as a fraud, mocked as a king, tortured as a criminal, and killed as a warning against insurrection. Why? Because they missed him. Whoops.

Acts 13; Genesis 49:1-12; Revelation 11:15-18

God will use the current affairs of even today’s turbulent world in a seemingly effortless manner to orchestrate the majestic climax of His Son’s return as King.

Acts 13:12-13

Long term commitment is tough, as it requires you to learn through repeated failure and frustration. However, the glory of long term commitment is only experienced once you’ve actively sought out to address and work through the problems that invariably emerge.