Paul was in Ephesus, the fourth largest city in the Roman Empire. (NASB) Acts 19:8-10 “And he entered the synagogue and continued speaking out boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. 9 But when some were becoming hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the people, […]

  Paul was in Ephesus for three months, boldly proclaiming the kingdom of God in the synagogue.  He used reasoning and persuasive words.  (Acts 19:8) Who can be in the kingdom of God?  Anyone can be a citizen in the kingdom of God by placing themselves in total submission to God and to His Christ […]

  Apollos was a powerful speaker proving from Scripture Jesus Christ was indeed the Messiah.  While he was at Corinth, Paul was traveling in Asia. These two Jewish men were called by God to tell others of the Lord Jesus.  They did not travel together…but they did travel according to God’s timetable for them.  (Acts […]

The prayer of the week is based on Isaiah 55:6-7 Your word, O Lord God of the Bible, tells me to seek You while You may be found. I am to seek You while You are near. I have been without Christ Jesus as my Savior in the past, but now I know You love […]

(NASB) Acts 18:27-28 “And he (Apollos) wanted to go across to Achaia (Greece), the brethren encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him; and when he had arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed though grace, 28 for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was […]

  Who was Apollos? (NASB) Acts 18:24-26 “Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning […]

    Paul began his third missionary journey from Antioch.  When he left Antioch, he “passed successively through the Galatia region and Phrygia strengthening all the disciples.”  (NASB Acts 18:23) Paul strengthened others and encouraged them, making them stronger in living a life pleasing to the Lord God. Paul did not shun hard work, long […]

Impatience!  Procrastination!  These are two very different ways to approach a problem or a need. Are you impatient and wanting to get everything done…like yesterday? Perhaps you are a person who drags their feet…finding “reasons” to put off until tomorrow what you should do today. Waiting on God’s timing for a solution to a problem […]

The prayer of the week is based on 2 Timothy 2:15 Lord God of the Bible, You tell me to be diligent, to study and to present myself to You. Help me to do all things out of love for You, seeking Your approval. May I be a workman that is not ashamed before You. […]

  Paul was teaching and preaching faith in Jesus Christ in Corinth for 1½ years.  Then the Jews “ganged up” on Paul and took him before the proconsul Gallio at the judgment seat. (Acts 18:11-12) (NASB) Acts 18:13 “…‘This man persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.’ 14 But when Paul was about […]