Paul's Missionary Journeys: Thessalonians, Corinthians, and Jailers
The Four Gospels are great. Looking for a sequel? Well, Paul's missionary journeys in Acts pick up right where they end: the birth of the early Christian church. Try a classic reference on Paul's life and letters: https://www.cph.org/p-6552-paul-life-and-letters.aspx Paul's knowledge of Classical Greek philosophy ended up being a key to his missionary efforts. Using language of the philosophers, he taught the incarnation and Christ crucified for them. This played out especially with Paul and the Corinthian Church. He stayed there for a year and a half, the longest stay of His missions so far, and spread the Gospel among the people. The Books of Acts is a real-life look at the apostles’ work to spread the Good News they had witnessed. Paul’s mission to spread the Gospel was monumental, taking the Word to new lands that had never witnessed Christianity. He trusted the Holy Spirit throughout his journeys, letting God decide who needed to hear His Word and His truth. In looking at Paul’s missionary journeys, we can begin to more deeply understand our own mission. With animated maps to truly encompass the geographical and historical context of Paul’s journeys, Rev. Dr. Ken Schurb will take you through the Book of Acts, following Paul to the ends of the earth in his proclamation of the Good News.This distinctly Lutheran study of Paul’s missionary journeys is easy to use, understand, and study, both as an individual or with a group. Discussions are timed and included in the duration of the videos, so you won’t need to pause the video or get too wrapped up in discussion.
