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Man's Advice vs God's Will – Acts 21:1-17

In the final leg of Paul's third missionary journey, he sets a course for Jerusalem. Many believers warn him of the trouble that awaits him their and try to persuade him not to go, but Paul knows that is where God is leading him. He follows God's will, and he won't be persuaded by man's wisdom.

Paul's Farewells – Acts 20

In this chapter, Paul bids farewell to several groups as he heads to Jerusalem. He knows this will likely be the last time he sees these churches, and so he gives them many instructions on how they should act. We learn that as the church, we are called to practice true hospitality and share with those in need around us.

The Blind Leading the Blind – Acts 19:23-41

In this passage, we see how the spiritually blind lead others into further blindness. They defend their idols, find comfort in them, and completely miss how God is at work, but in the end, all of their efforts amount to nothing.

A Name Above Every Other Name – Acts 19:8-22

In this passage, we learn the difference between authentic faith and a counterfeit. Jesus' name has power over every other name, but the power of prayer comes in a relationship with him, not in a method of praying. The word of the Lord continues to prevail in Ephesus as people turn from sin to follow Christ.

Strengthening the Church – Acts 18:23 - 19:10

Paul finishes his second missionary journey and begins his third journey in this passage. In the process of strengthening the churches, he encounters several believers who follow the baptism of John but haven't received the Holy Spirit. When they do, the Spirit works in mighty ways through them, and in the church of Ephesus.

God's Encouragement – Acts 18:1-17

In this passage, we see how Paul is encouraged in Corinth after a difficult time of ministry. God protects him, provides support for him, and opens the hearts of those who are listening to him, and the church of Corinth grows because of it.

The Known God – Acts 17:16-34

Paul preaches about the true God amidst the thousands of idols in Athens. He explains that we need to turn to the God who is near and has made himself known to us. Some mocked him, others waited to hear more, but some began to believe and follow Jesus.

Acts Chapter 17: A Tale of Two Cities

Paul, Silas, and Timothy continue on their missionary journey. They preach the Gospel in two cities; one refuses to listen and opposes the believers, but the other looks into God's Word and realizes the truth of their message. How will we respond when we are challenged by God's Word and how it calls us to live?

Acts Chapter 16: The God Who Uses Closed Doors

In this chapter, we see how God closes the doors on some of Paul's good plans in order to point him in an even better direction. Chapter 16 displays three different stories of transformation, all because of Paul's obedience to trust that God was using closed doors.

Acts Chapter 15: What Saves Us?

In this chapter, the Jews try to add to the message of salvation. They claim that the Gentiles must follow the laws of Moses in order to be saved, but the church in Jerusalem decides that we are saved through faith in Jesus by God's grace alone.