Paul and his team met Lydia today. She became the first convert in Europe. But Paul doesn’t follow his normal practice. There is no synagogue for him to go to. Instead, he goes to the river, looking for a place … Continue reading →

Paul wanted to preach in a certain place. But the Spirit would not allow. Then, he wanted to go to another place. But the Spirit would not allow. We see why. Macedonia. God had bigger plans for Paul. He was … Continue reading →

Paul is now with Timothy. Timothy is uncircumcised, and the church has said that it is not required. Yet, Paul takes Timothy and has him circumcised. Why? Why did he have this done? It wasn’t required, that’s right. But Paul … Continue reading →

It is ironic, or perhaps the movement of the Holy Spirit, that in the midst of all that is happening at St. Matthew’s and in many other churches, our reading today (which was scheduled, not one that I picked) is … Continue reading →

We see the church in Jerusalem now write to the Gentile believers about what is required for them to become a part of the church. It is reaffirmed to them that no matter what they’ve been told, they are not … Continue reading →

These verses today are some of the most important verses in church history. What does it mean to be a Christian? Must you first become Jewish? Do you have to follow the Law? The early church had to settle this … Continue reading →

Paul finishes his first missionary journey. He works his way back to Antioch, praying with churches and raising up leaders. But then come comes home. He comes back to Antioch, where he was commissioned and sent out. These are his … Continue reading →

This is one of my favorite stories in Paul’s ministry. We see a couple of neat things happen here today. First, Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle, and the people think they are the Greek gods who come down to … Continue reading →

Paul and Barnabas effectively share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the community today. Because of this, some religious leaders are jealous, which leads them to drive Paul and Barnabas out of the town. When we fill ourselves with … Continue reading →

Paul and Barnabas effectively share the Good News of Jesus Christ with the community today. Because of this, some religious leaders are jealous, which leads them to drive Paul and Barnabas out of the town. When we fill ourselves with … Continue reading →