Early Morning Bible Club

Today, the narrative continues with seven new names — that is, plus Paul, Silas and Timothy. Truly the Kingdom is about people! The adventure continues through Corinth, Antioch and on to Ephesus - all the while, the Word and Spirit are at work drawing both Jew and Gentile to Christ.

Paul and his companions continue their Macedonian mission in Thessalonica, Berea and on to Athens. The Jews are jealous, some greeks come to faith, and Paul engages in a ‘meeting of the minds’ with the scholars at Mars Hill. What is your missionary strategy?

A young Timothy joins Paul’s travelling mission to Asia, but the group is prevented from moving forward by divine guidance. This turns out to be the salvation of many, including a prominent, influential businesswoman and a hardened Roman soldier with a death wish.

Gentile women and men are coming to faith in Christ in their droves. Does this mean they must become Jews first? The answer to this question threatens to split the young church. But with the wisdom of elders, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, a ‘code of conduct’ is created to help both Gentile and Jewish believers express their unity in Christ.

Today, Paul’s first missionary journey continues and ends in the same place it began. The gospel is preached, Paul is nearly killed, believers are strengthened, and word comes back to the church that God is at work!

Today, we begin a study on Paul’s first-ever missionary journey. There will be ups and downs, victories and persecutions, there are enemies and allies. In it all, Jesus is at work and the Kingdom advances.

Fresh persecution is stirred up in Jerusalem, James is killed, and Peter imprisoned. A miraculous jailbreak, a humorous encounter, and a dead King. This is the thrilling end to the first half of Luke’s story — but the beginning of a brand new chapter for the church.

Peter has to account for his actions with the new Gentile believers. He recounts his story - God has accepted them, how could he not? We then follow the scattered believers all the way to Antioch, and a newly formed church among the Greek-speakers there. The gospel is now spreading far and wide.

Today, the Gospel travels to the first Gentile community — a Roman soldier and his family. The Holy Spirit falls on them as had happened to the Jewish Christians, and now all of heaven is about to break loose.

Today, we return to the story where the unthinkable happens: the disciples’ biggest opponent, Saul, comes to faith in the living Jesus. This itself creates a commotion in Damascus as well as Jerusalem. We also see Peter preparing to take the Gospel to the Gentiles.