Through the Parable of the Sower and supporting Scriptures, we will consider the importance of a receptive heart and the necessity of being rooted in Christ.

Seven coordinating devotional blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/09/13/rooted-where-it-matters-most/

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/TEyixF8t-s0

Paul defends his authority and the Gospel of grace alone. There is freedom in Christ, but we must live by faith.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/09/06/freedom-in-christ-2/

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/fo_5r9EZam8

Paul and Barnabas revisit churches, appoint leaders, and encourage believers. Then controversy arises over circumcision and the Law. The Jerusalem Council discerns the Spirit's leading and affirms salvation by grace alone.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/08/30/returning-to-strengthen-souls/

A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/5v3JTreM0vI

In Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe, Paul and Barnabas face intense opposition, even violence. Paul is stoned and left for dead - yet he rises and continues the mission.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/08/23/the-encouragement-of-genuine-faith/

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/JXBKNgHbZPA

In Pisidian Antioch, Paul preaches a sweeping story of God's salvation fulfilled in Christ. The message is received with joy by many Gentiles, but rejected by others, leading to division and opposition

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/08/16/grace-for-those-who-fail/

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/LFK3QVs1KUo

The church in Antioch fasts, prays, and listens, and the Spirit sets apart Paul and Barnabas. They begin to take the Gospel out despite opposition.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/08/09/compassionate-response/

A video can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/HirQ8yUI8PQ

Saul, once a persecutor, becomes a bold proclaimer of Christ. His transformation is immediate and disruptive—both to his former allies and to the church.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/08/02/preaching-that-jesus-is-the-son-of-god/

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/MW7vtyO8FeM

Peter had boldly bragged and then miserably failed in his loyalty to Jesus. After the resurrection, Jesus meets Peter where he is and restores him so that Peter can carry out the tasks ahead.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/07/26/a-need-for-wholeness/

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/mQ4ECH-Ja20

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the prodigal repents and returns home to a grace-filled welcome by his father.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/07/19/a-costly-independence/

A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/qXlDNFRzTmg

The disciples had failed to remove a demon from a boy. Jesus achieved the victory through prayer.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/07/12/from-the-mountain-top-to-the-valley/

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/nykOkejBojc