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

The Jewish leadership used a woman caught in adultery to try to entrap Jesus. Jesus demonstrated how there is hope for sinners.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=22588

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/Ud0Zb3rdVdY

Through Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood, we see faith expressed in persistence, courage, and trust in Jesus, even when hope seems lost.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/?p=22513

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/qyywsUeENk8

The Gerasene man's transformation reveals Jesus' power to heal trauma, restore identity, and return people to community and purpose.

Seven coordinating blogs begin here:

https://lightofchristjourney.com/2026/06/21/who-we-think-jesus-is-matters/

A video of the story can be viewed here:

https://youtu.be/eyK7wFOX88g