Presentation files organized by the Bible passage they accompany.
Breaking down walls
No Partiality
Grace is Greater
Answered Prayer
Missions: unto the ends of the earth
Full of the Spirit
Filled with the Spirit
Interest in Paul's message grows, but jealousy drives opposition to the gospel. Paul and Barnabas continue toward the Gentiles, showing that rejection need not end faithful ministry, while new believers respond with joy and the Holy Spirit's fullness.
Paul and Barnabas face division in Iconium and then misplaced worship after a healing in Lystra. Refusing to receive glory for themselves, they point the crowd away from idols and toward the living Creator who provides for humanity.
After being stoned and left for dead, Paul continues preaching and returns to strengthen the new disciples. Appointing leaders and reporting God's work to the sending church demonstrate perseverance and the importance of establishing believers beyond their first response of faith.
A dispute over requiring Gentile believers to keep the law brings church leaders together in Jerusalem. Peter's testimony about God's work among the Gentiles affirms that salvation comes through the grace of Jesus, not through a burden of religious requirements.
James connects the Gentile mission with Scripture, and the Jerusalem council sends a letter that avoids placing unnecessary burdens on new believers. Its instructions and encouragement protect fellowship while affirming God's gracious work beyond Israel.
Paul and Barnabas part ways over John Mark, yet the work continues through different missionary teams. Timothy's introduction and the strengthening of the churches highlight developing young leaders and exercising practical wisdom without compromising salvation by grace.
Closed routes and a vision redirect Paul's team toward Macedonia. In Philippi, Lydia's open heart and hospitality show how following God's guidance requires flexibility and attentiveness to opportunities that may look different from our expectations.
Paul and Silas face imprisonment after a slave girl's deliverance, yet pray and sing through their suffering. An earthquake becomes an opportunity for the jailer's household to hear the gospel, while Paul's appeal to his citizenship addresses their unjust treatment.
Paul reasons from Scripture that Jesus is the Christ, meeting both faith and hostile opposition. The Bereans' readiness to examine the Scriptures provides an example of testing teaching carefully while receiving God's word with an open mind.
In Athens, Paul confronts idolatry and speaks of the Creator who gives life, desires people to seek Him, and calls everyone to repent. The varied responses to resurrection reveal the difference between interest in new ideas and a personal response to Jesus.
Paul's ministry in Corinth grows through partnership with Aquila and Priscilla and continued teaching amid opposition. The Lord's encouragement to keep speaking strengthens his endurance, showing the value of fellowship, faithful work, and trust in God's presence.
As Paul continues his journeys, Aquila and Priscilla help Apollos understand God's way more accurately. Paul's encounter with disciples in Ephesus further clarifies repentance, faith in Jesus, and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing a teachable heart and continued growth.
God's word spreads through Paul's sustained teaching in Ephesus, accompanied by extraordinary works. Failed attempts to use Jesus' name without knowing Him and the believers' rejection of occult practices distinguish genuine faith from borrowed religious power.
The gospel's effect on Ephesus threatens the idol trade and provokes a confused, dangerous riot. Paul's companions and the city official help bring restraint, revealing how opposition can arise when faith in Christ challenges established financial and religious interests.
Paul revisits believers, encourages the churches, and continues teaching as he travels toward Jerusalem. The gathering at Troas and the restoration of Eutychus highlight the importance of God's word, shared fellowship, and faithful ministry amid a demanding journey.
Paul reminds the Ephesian elders of his example of humble service and his commitment to teach the whole counsel of God. His farewell charges them to care for the flock, guard against false teachers, and serve generously rather than seek personal gain.
A Hiligaynon study of Acts 20:17-41 focusing on Leadership and Sin.
As Paul travels toward Jerusalem, believers warn him about the suffering ahead and plead with him to reconsider. Their prayers and final submission to the Lord's will raise questions about discerning guidance, responding to warnings, and being willing to suffer for Jesus.
In Jerusalem, reports of God's work meet concerns about Paul's relationship to Jewish customs. His attempt to address those concerns is followed by false accusations and arrest, illustrating the tensions between tradition, compromise, and faithful gospel ministry.
Paul uses an opportunity before the crowd to explain his former life, encounter with Jesus, and calling to the Gentiles. Their hostile response and his appeal to Roman citizenship show both the power of personal testimony and the wisdom of using lawful protections.
Conflict before the Sanhedrin and a plot to kill Paul threaten his life, but the Lord assures him that he will testify in Rome. God's protection works through ordinary people and Roman officials as Paul is transferred safely to Caesarea.
Paul answers accusations before Felix and speaks openly about faith, righteousness, self-control, and coming judgment. Felix's fear, delay, and hope for a bribe expose the danger of postponing a response to truth for the sake of personal advantage.
Under a new governor, renewed accusations lead Paul to appeal to Caesar. Festus's discussion with Agrippa reveals the difficulty of explaining a case centered on Jesus' resurrection, while Paul's journey toward the promised witness in Rome continues.