The Brook

God could only be approached with the blood of a worthy substitute. Sin must be atoned for.

When the truth of the gospel is preached, it disrupts and exposes lies, deceit, and falsehoods. As the new life of Christ grows within, the old and dead has no choice but to fall away.

Do not underestimate the supernatural and evil powers that oppose the gospel.

Where Apollos was unclear, Aquila and Priscilla "explained to him the way of God more accurately." Paul spent three months "reasoning and persuading them about the Kingdom of God."

The Gospel keeps pulling us in the direction of the lost, toward those hungry to receive it. The only way to move toward the lost is to listen to the Spirit.

Paul uses the misguided beliefs of the Athenians to point them to the truth of Christ. We must learn to speak the truth of the gospel into everyday life.

When we live and declare the reign of King Jesus, it will always stir hearts in every direction.

As persecution intensifies, so does Paul's worship. God delivers Paul & Silas.

Paul is forbidden to go to Asia by the Holy Spirit. Paul has a vision to go to Macedonia. Upon arrival in Philippi, Lydia is baptized.

Disagreeing over taking John Mark, Paul and Barnabas separate.