The past couple of weeks have been spent dealing with the Apostle Paul’s letters to different churches and individuals in the region of Asia Minor or modern-day Turkey. This week shifts to the letter of 1 Peter, from the Apostle known as Simon Peter. This letter is also to the churches in Asia Minor. The Book of Acts last saw Peter tending to the church in Jerusalem; however, by the end of 1 Peter, the readers find out that he has also journeyed to Rome, similar to Paul. Pete

This week continues again through the letters of Paul. Remember that Paul was left in prison in Rome for at least 2 years, and this is when he spent time writing to different churches and people to encourage them in the faith. Timothy was a younger man whom Paul had discipled. Paul later sent him on a mission to Ephesus to correct false teaching and those stirring up conflict. Titus was also a co-worker with Paul, who was Greek. Titus was also sent on a mission to help the ch

This week continues through the letters of Paul, who was God’s original missionary to the Gentile, or non-Jewish, world. These letters he wrote during the years he was imprisoned in Rome. This is recorded in the closing chapter of Acts. The reading will finish the letter to the Ephesians and begin the letter to the Philippians. Paul’s experience in Ephesus is recorded in Acts 19, and the story of the beginning of the church in Philippi is in Acts 16. Paul had a personal relat

The Book of Acts closed with Paul imprisoned in Rome for 2 years. Paul used this time to write letters and minister to different churches. Paul is believed to have written several letters, which include the readings from this week in Colossians, Ephesians, and Philemon. Colossians and Ephesians were written to the Churches of Colossae and Ephesus. Both letters are structured similarly, with the first half focused on doctrine and the second on application. Philemon is a person

This week finishes the Book of Acts, which records the birth of the church in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. The story has followed the growth of the church in Jerusalem and then its scattering. Saul became Paul, and was sent on mission by the Lord Jesus to the Gentile world. This will land him eventually in Rome as he appealed to Caesar. The Book of Acts concludes with Paul in Rome for two years proclaiming the Gospel. Church Tradition states that Paul was beheaded somet

This week will finish the letter to the Romans. Paul wrote to the church in Rome for the purpose of clarifying theology for Jewish and...

Paul’s letter to the Roman church addresses Gentile and Jewish believers, and Paul is working out the Gospel for them. The letter will...

Rome, the center of power in the known world, is one in which no earthly faction can contend with its might. The Roman Empire stretched...

This week finishes the second letter to the Corinthians. In chapters 7-9, Paul will talk about the Corinthians' giving, and finish taking...

Paul began a church in the city of Corinth, and that is recorded in Acts 18. He wrote a lot of letters to a lot of churches, however two...

There was a commercial for milk that would talk about all the benefits and at the end would close with the question “Got Milk?” Paul...

Have you ever been to New York? Corinth would have been similar to New York in the ancient day. A port city that was an economic...

This week continues with the letters to the church at Thessalonica, and then the start of the church at Corinth. There are two thoughts...

This week will finish the Book of Galatians, and as a reminder Paul has been emphasizing unity after a group of false teachers caused...

The Book of James will finish with its instructions on endurance and Christian living before going on in the narrative in the Book of...

The journey through Acts and the infancy of the Church continues. The previous week was full of examples that Jesus is reconciling all...

The Gospel continues to spread as we continue our journey through the Book of Acts. Be on the lookout this week for when the idea of the...

Acts is the record of Jesus and the Holy Spirit’s work in the beginning and continuation of the church. The author of the book is Luke,...

Last week covered the Great Commission that Jesus gave to his disciples before his ascension into heaven. Remember that between the death...

This week’s readings will finish the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The main body of the text last week focused on the Crucifixion of...

This week’s readings come to the purpose of history created by God and for God. The readings display the purpose of God in glorifying...

The readings from Luke will continue through the Crucifixion narrative from the plot to kill Jesus to the choice of Barabas. The readings...

This week, along with the next 3 weeks, will cover the arrest of Jesus through his death, burial, resurrection, and ascension to the...

Jesus is continuing his teaching in the last days of his earthly ministry before the crucifixion. This week’s readings cover the majority...