We’ve learned that the apostle Paul, traditionally credited with authoring 13 epistles of the Bible, embarked on his first missionary journey with Barnabas in Acts Chapter 13. And coming up, Pastor Brett Meador reflects on the passage acknowledging the preparation, dedication, and application of Paul’s bold preaching that make up our verse-by-verse study of Today’s Word.

Paul and Barnabas embark on their first missionary journey in Acts Chapter 13, encountering both fierce opposition and incredible opportunities. Along the way, they faced resistance from a hostile sorcerer and Paul’s first sermon angered the Jews, yet blessing the Gentiles eager to receive the gospel. Pastor Brett Meador reflects on the early church growth from Today’s Word.

Paul and Barnabas embark on their first missionary journey in Acts Chapter 13, encountering both fierce opposition and incredible opportunities. Along the way, they faced resistance from a hostile sorcerer and Paul’s first sermon angered the Jews, yet blessing the Gentiles eager to receive the gospel. Pastor Brett Meador reflects on the early church growth from Today’s Word.

Acts Chapter 13 marks the beginning of Paul's first missionary journey and reminds us that God's work begins with God's direction. Because Paul and the early church leaders followed the leading of the Holy Spirit, they found themselves divinely equipped for their calling. Pastor Brett Meador recognizes a similar call for the ministry of believers in Today’s Word.

David, in Psalm 32, points us to the only place where the guilt of sin is truly removed. As Pastor Brett Meador opens Today’s Word, we'll discover the blessing of being justified before the Lord, and the freedom that comes through His amazing grace. Revealed in our continuing study series of the book of Acts, we’ll find it’s God's forgiveness that assures the hope of heaven.

In Paul’s very first sermon, he made a powerful declaration that we can only find forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ. Beginning in Acts Chapter 13, Pastor Brett Meador illustrates that what the Law could never accomplish, Jesus Christ has fulfilled. In Today's Word we discover the assurance, freedom, and hope that are found through justification by grace.

We see the Gospel spreading rapidly in the book of Acts. Yet the explosion of Christianity sparks persecution from Herod the King, killing James and imprisoning Peter. Yet in Today’s Word we still see that God is in control as Peter is miraculously freed through the power of prayer while Herod meets his ghastly demise. Pastor Brett Meador will begin in Acts chapter 11

In Acts 11, we see God opening the door of salvation to the Gentiles and raising up a thriving church in Antioch. We’re introduced to Barnabas, revealing the character of a godly servant - committed to building up and encouraging believers. And in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador reflects on the church’s reliance not on human strength but by the grace and providence of God.

In Acts 11, we see God opening the door of salvation to the Gentiles and raising up a thriving church in Antioch. We’re introduced to Barnabas, revealing the character of a godly servant - committed to building up and encouraging believers. And in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador reflects on the church’s reliance not on human strength but by the grace and providence of God.

Despite the persecution of Christians in Jerusalem, Acts Chapter 11 tells of the gospel spreading rapidly to the Jews and Gentiles of Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch. As Pastor Brett Meador continues in Today’s Word verse by verse through the book of Acts, we learn along with Peter how receiving the word of the Lord cleanses sin for both Jew and Gentile alike.