The Lord gave Paul the blessing of encouragement as He commanded him to continue to teach and preach Jesus Christ in the city of Corinth. (NASB) Acts 18:9-10 “And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be […]

  Paul was in the city of Corinth.  Silas and Timothy were with him as he devoted himself to the word of God.  Many of the Jews in Corinth rejected his teachings about the Lord Jesus. How did Paul react? (NASB) Acts 18:6 “…he shook out his garments and said to them, ‘Your blood be […]

  Paul traveled from city to city, telling of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  He went first to the synagogue located in that city to tell his fellow Jews of the fulfilled promise of Messiah.  Some believed…many resisted, rejected and threatened Paul.  When that happened, Paul then turned to the Gentiles to tell […]

  Paul met new friends in Corinth, Aquila and Priscilla.  They too, were tentmakers and they were Jewish. When Silas and Timothy joined Paul in Corinth, Paul “began devoting himself completely to the word, solemnly testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.” (NASB Acts 18:2-5) Of what should pastors, priests and their congregations […]

  Paul left Athens where he had spoken to many about Jesus and His resurrection.  Many sneered, others wanted to hear “something new” and some placed their faith in the Lord Jesus.  (Acts 17:21, 32-34) Paul then went to Corinth.  (Acts 18:1) (NASB) Acts 18:2 “And he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of […]

The prayer of the week is based on 1 Thessalonians 1:2 Lord God of the Holy Bible, Your love for Your people is constant.  Thank You. As a follower of Christ Jesus, help me to remember to thank You for other believers, ones whom I know, and those I have not yet met. Each of […]