This week we discussed a couple phases of Paul’s ministry in the thriving metropolis of Corinth. He was finally reunited with Silas and Timothy, his ministry partners who stayed in Berea when he left for Athens. By reading passages from Paul’s letters to the churches at Thessalonica, Philippi, and Corinth, we were able to piece…
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Acts 17:10-15 ~ Off the Beaten Track
This week, we discussed Paul’s time in Beroea (modern day Veria), Macedonia, Greece. We observed how this particular location was double the distance of his previous two trips and well off the Egnatian Way. Was he trying to lose his pursuers? Maybe. But he found a community that not only welcomed him, they were open…
Acts 17:1-9 ~ “Was It Something I Said?”
This week we tracked Paul, Silas, and Timothy as they traveled from Philippi to Thessalonica. We went on a brief rabbit trail to explore the Kasta Tomb in Amphipolis—the largest tomb discovered in Greece (to date). Be sure to check out the websites in the “Additional Resources” section below. Since Luke (surprisingly) doesn’t specifically record…