The Athenians have many shrines to many gods, among them an unknown god. Paul arrives to tell them who this unknown god really is and what God is doing among them.

There is an old gospel tune that included the refrain, Paul and Silas bound to jail all night long. Of course, it refers to this story. The manner of their being jailed was quite ordinary, but the manner of their release is earthshaking

Lydia is a merchant who sells purple cloth. She is also one of the early followers of Jesus who had never met Jesus in the flesh. She heard the good news of God and immediately welcomed those who brought it to her and others

The followers of Jesus have an important decision to make. Who can be a part of their group and who cannot. Does someone have to become Jewish to follow Jesus? The council throws open the doors of the church and, unfortunately, folks have been trying to close them ever since.

Barnabas is the epitome of hospitality, welcoming those who have failed and those who have persecuted the followers of Jesus. Barnabas is the saint of second chances.

Peter knows better than to walk into a Gentiles house. Disoriented by a series of visions he takes that step; and as a result changes the history of the followers of Jesus.