Paul’s time in Athens provides an example of how to present Jesus and the resurrection to a cultured non-Christian audience.

The proclamation of the King’s word provokes two opposite responses. 

In three missionary encounters in the city of Philippi, Jesus showed that he can take care of our true needs.

Paul's ministry took some unexpected turns, but through it all the Lord showed He was in control.

The Jerusalem Council kept the door of salvation open to all Jews and non-Jews who repent and believe in Jesus Christ.

The closing section of the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas moved from confusion to clarification to conflict to consolidation to celebration.

In two more cities, Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel boldly, which resulted in many new believers and violent opposition.

In his sermon to the synagogue in Antioch, Paul emphasized that Jesus is the fulfillment of all of Old Testament history and prophecy.