In this chapter, Paul retells the story of his conversion. He shares what he was like before Jesus, how he was transformed by obedience to Jesus, and ultimately points people towards Jesus. People may argue against the Bible or our theology, but they cannot argue against how God has changed our life.

When Paul returns to Jerusalem, many Jews misinterpret his message and seek to arrest him. When they see him in the temple, they try to kill him, but a Roman officer takes him away. Through it all, Paul remains patient, trusting that God will make things right in His timing.

Movements depend on a influential leader, human effort, and strive to change systems. How could Christianity spread when Jesus did the opposite? There is only one answer, because it is the truth. Christ is the answer to the mystery of history.

In the final leg of Paul's third missionary journey, he sets a course for Jerusalem. Many believers warn him of the trouble that awaits him their and try to persuade him not to go, but Paul knows that is where God is leading him. He follows God's will, and he won't be persuaded by man's wisdom.

In this chapter, Paul bids farewell to several groups as he heads to Jerusalem. He knows this will likely be the last time he sees these churches, and so he gives them many instructions on how they should act. We learn that as the church, we are called to practice true hospitality and share with those in need around us.

In this passage, we see how the spiritually blind lead others into further blindness. They defend their idols, find comfort in them, and completely miss how God is at work, but in the end, all of their efforts amount to nothing.

In this passage, we learn the difference between authentic faith and a counterfeit. Jesus' name has power over every other name, but the power of prayer comes in a relationship with him, not in a method of praying. The word of the Lord continues to prevail in Ephesus as people turn from sin to follow Christ.

Paul finishes his second missionary journey and begins his third journey in this passage. In the process of strengthening the churches, he encounters several believers who follow the baptism of John but haven't received the Holy Spirit. When they do, the Spirit works in mighty ways through them, and in the church of Ephesus.

In this passage, we see how Paul is encouraged in Corinth after a difficult time of ministry. God protects him, provides support for him, and opens the hearts of those who are listening to him, and the church of Corinth grows because of it.

Paul preaches about the true God amidst the thousands of idols in Athens. He explains that we need to turn to the God who is near and has made himself known to us. Some mocked him, others waited to hear more, but some began to believe and follow Jesus.