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As the gospel continues to spread around the Middle East, more and more people come to faith—people from every part of society: rich, poor and middle class. The gospel proves it is available and accessible to all—much like it is today.

As the gospel continues to spread around the Middle East, more and more people come to faith—people from every part of society: rich, poor and middle class. The gospel proves it is available and accessible to all—much like it is today.

Though filled with the Holy Spirit and sent on mission together, followers of Jesus are still sinful and broken and so will make mistakes from time to time. Here, we see Paul and Barnabas unable to reconcile a disagreement and go their separate ways. What can we learn from this rare occurrence in scripture?

Though filled with the Holy Spirit and sent on mission together, followers of Jesus are still sinful and broken and so will make mistakes from time to time. Here, we see Paul and Barnabas unable to reconcile a disagreement and go their separate ways. What can we learn from this rare occurrence in scripture?

Another huge moment in church history beckons as some people are teaching that Gentiles must follow Jewish customs to be truly saved. The church is compelled to find clarity and unity in the essential doctrine of salvation by grace alone through faith alone, not by works.

Wherever we go, followers of Jesus represent their Father in heaven, which means that although we have one message to share, how we share that message needs to be accessible to different audiences. Paul and Barnabas display this perfectly in how they minister to the Galatians.

Wherever we go, followers of Jesus represent their Father in heaven, which means that although we have one message to share, how we share that message needs to be accessible to different audiences. Paul and Barnabas display this perfectly in how they minister to the Galatians.

It's one of the most popular stories in scripture—the son who runs away with his father's wealth and squanders it in wild living. But the story is about more than the younger son; it's about the older son, too, and it reminds us that we are all lost and in need of the Father's radical love.

Paul and Barnabas are sent on a mission with a message: Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. The Church has the same mission and the same message today—it doesn't change!

Paul and Barnabas are sent on a mission with a message: Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation. The Church has the same mission and the same message today—it doesn't change!

This is a huge moment in church history: Paul and Barnabas are sent to take the gospel to other nations. This is the first missionary journey commissioned by the church in Jerusalem, and it will set in motion a spread of the gospel that continues today!

Following Jesus isn't simply believing the right things; it's living the right way. After laying out solid theology for the Thessalonians, Paul turns his attention to practical living and warns the church against laziness and being unproductive.

Following Jesus isn't simply believing the right things; it's living the right way. After laying out solid theology for the Thessalonians, Paul turns his attention to practical living and warns the church against laziness and being unproductive.

When your world or theology is shaken, it can be an unsettling experience. In those moments, how do we recalibrate? Paul reminds the Thessalonians of truth they can hold fast to, truth they can stand firm on through any and every season.

Alongside suffering for their faith, the Thessalonian churches were anxious that they had somehow missed Jesus' second coming. Paul seeks to assure and calm them that they hadn't missed it and that God was in control of the timeline of history, so Paul lays out some key markers along the way.

The Thessalonian churches were in turmoil. They were being persecuted for their faith and struggling to stand up under the weight of the injustice. Paul writes this letter to encourage them to stand firm and look forward to the sure hope of their Lord and Saviour returning to bring justice on the earth.

How do you approach suffering? Is it something you try to sweep under the rug, or do you tend to sit in it? Caitlin explores how we can best deal with suffering in our lives.

What does true discipleship look like, based on Jesus' teachings and example? Matt explains how church priorities have shifted over time and how we can return to focusing on making disciples. What is the next step in your discipleship journey?

It's one of the biggest questions critics and sceptics ask about Christianity—was Jesus of Nazareth truly God in the flesh? Was it something he even claimed for himself? The answer to this question changes everything.

Oswald Chambers once said, “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” This is especially true in situations where we see little or no hope. But this is God's space—when He has to show up. And when Peter is locked up and facing an uncertain future, the church gets on its knees and prays. The results? Supernatural. That's the power of prayer.

Oswald Chambers once said, “Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” This is especially true in situations where we see little or no hope. But this is God's space—when He has to show up. And when Peter is locked up and facing an uncertain future, the church gets on its knees and prays. The results? Supernatural. That's the power of prayer.

Who doesn't love a good bit of encouragement? It can make a huge difference in a difficult situation and empower people to press on even in difficult circumstances. Being an encourager takes effort—it's often easier to tear down than build-up, but this is what Barnabas embodies—a builder and encourager! We can learn much from Barnabas.

Who doesn't love a good bit of encouragement? It can make a huge difference in a difficult situation and empower people to press on even in difficult circumstances. Being an encourager takes effort—it's often easier to tear down than build-up, but this is what Barnabas embodies—a builder and encourager! We can learn much from Barnabas.

Who doesn't love a good bit of encouragement? It can make a huge difference in a difficult situation and empower people to press on even in difficult circumstances. Being an encourager takes effort—it's often easier to tear down than build-up, but this is what Barnabas embodies—a builder and encourager! We can learn much from Barnabas.

Richard Black dives into the important topic of identity, showing how our true self is rooted in Christ, not in what we do or what others think. How does understanding your identity in Christ change the way you view yourself and your worth?