As Paul and Barnabas continue to spread the Word about Jesus into the gentile world, their first stop is always the Jewish Synagogue. Invited to speak a word of encouragement after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, Paul’s message is simple – the promise of the Prophets is fulfilled in...

In our wider culture, and our own personal circles, we’ll always find cultural ‘gatekeepers’ who like to set the boundaries of ‘acceptable truth’. As the Holy Spirit sends Paul and Barnabas into the gentile world to proclaim the Word about Jesus, they meet an interesting opponent well versed in...

Angry Herod, the Roman Tetrarch, likes to be called “King”, even though he only controls a quarter of the Kingdom. In fact, he even likes to be praised as “a god.” That puts him at odds with the growing but unimpressive group who people now call “the Christians.” It’s a clash of the kingdoms, and...