St Paul's desire was to know God's call on his life, and he was committed to pursuing that cause whatever the cost. He kept in step with the Spirit, even when the Spirit warned him of dangers ahead.

What's our attitude towards preachers and preaching? And what place do encouragement and generosity have in our lives as followers of Jesus?

Who are the people who speak sense into our enthusiasm? And what sinister undercurrents do we need to be aware of as we seek to follow Jesus?

Without the Holy Spirit none of the book of Acts would be written. He is the vital link between what God did then and what God continues to do now. "The most desperate need of the nation today is that men and women who profess Jesus be filled with the Holy Spirit." (Billy Graham).

Growing as disciples of Jesus includes facing the question: is my faith inadequate? Apollos was teachable and his faith became more adequate. And as Paul journeyed to strengthen disciples in their faith, what would that involve?

When mission has been frustrating we can still be faithful to the task of mission. But still there are times when it's right to walk away, even though it's a life-and-death scenario. And  when people do come to faith in Jesus, then there is the need to help them grow...

How was a 12-year old Jesus equipped for in-depth discussions with religious leaders? And what focus is he aware of for his life?

How did an old man and an old woman respond to the baby Jesus?

Mary is told about her *awkward* pregnancy and the significance of her baby.

A childless couple are told their own son will herald the arrival of The Son.