| Map of places visited by Paul (Acts 13 - 21) | |
We continue the exciting story of the Acts of Jesus and his Apostles.
The Apostle Paul made extensive missionary journeys, often at great danger to himself. Christ appointed him particularly to preach to the Gentiles; nevertheless, in each town he visited, Paul usually began by preaching in the Jewish synagogue.
The Roman world, with its improved roads and largely common language, was the background to the rapid spread of the Gospel. God chose to use the good communications of the Roman empire to help spread His word.
| SUNDAY
Acts 15 |
Verses 14-17. The events of this chapter were crucial to the success of the Gospel. The call of the Gentiles was foretold in the Old Testament (for example Amos 9:12). |
| MONDAY
Acts 16 |
Belief (verse 31) and Baptism (verse 33) are again seen to be essential for all who want to be saved (verse 30). |
| TUESDAY
Acts 17 |
The resurrection of Jesus is God's guarantee that He will send him to judge the world (verse 31). |
| WEDNESDAY
Acts 18 |
The Jews had waited for the MESSIAH (Hebrew), or CHRIST (Greek) - God's anointed prophet, priest and king. Jesus is the Christ (verse 28). |
| THURSDAY
Acts 19 |
It is all too easy to go with the crowd in an unthinking manner. See verse 32. But Christ is greater than Diana, or any thing else which men worship. |
| FRIDAY
Acts 20 |
Notice the affection among the disciples (verses 1, 31,36-38). |
| SATURDAY
Acts 21 |
The company (fellowship) of other believers is one of the great blessings of life in Christ (verses 4, 5, 7, 8, 16, 17). It involves caring for one another, and sharing one another's joys and problems. |