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Paul stands before the governor confident in his hope in Jesus.

Paul knows his audience and it benefits him greatly.

Paul tells the story of his conversion but the people are not impressed. But God still protects Paul through his past.

Paul goes where God calls him to go. Obedient. Trusting. Faithful.

Paul gives a farewell speech that tugs at the heart.

The message of the cross is one that puts everyone on the same starting line.

In his travels Paul facers all sorts of trouble. Eventually he changes tactics a bit.

Paul sees something in the people of Athens that he can build on.