Unit 35, Session 6

 We Are Here to Make Much of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4–5) Dear families, First Thessalonians 4–5 serves as an encouraging, insightful, and convicting portion of the letters penned by Paul. As evidenced by the compassionate, heartfelt words he shared, the apostle loved his brothers and sisters who belonged to the church in Thessalonica. Because ofContinue reading “Unit 35, Session 6”

Unit 35, Session 5

 Paul Preached in Rome (Acts 28) Dear families, Acts 28 finished out the nearly 30-year saga of Acts on a high note: Paul, by God’s grace, was able to carry out two years of faithful ministry there in the great city of Rome. Despite the troublesome circumstances surrounding his entry and reputation before the Romans,Continue reading “Unit 35, Session 5”

Unit 35, Session 4

 Paul Went to Rome (Acts 27–28) Dear families, In today’s passage, we read of the troublesome conditions Paul and his shipmates experienced on their way to Rome. From troubles with the weather and waters to issues with others aboard the ship, the men’s hope of survival was fading quickly. Even still, Paul believed in God’sContinue reading “Unit 35, Session 4”

Unit 35, Session 3

Paul Was Sent to Rome (Acts 24–26) Dear families, The story of Paul’s time in Caesarea seemed to be long, drawn out, and hopeless. Even still, the apostle was not without hope, which he proclaimed the good news of Jesus before the governor and king—just as Jesus prophesied of His followers in Matthew 10:18.  HowContinue reading “Unit 35, Session 3”

Unit 35, Session 2

 Paul Was on Trial (Acts 22–23) Dear families, In Acts 22–23, Paul must persevere with his trust in Jesus as he faces the dangers prophesied for him in Jerusalem head-on. Though the Jews planned evil against him, God planned it for good, to bring about the message of salvation to those who were waiting toContinue reading “Unit 35, Session 2”

Unit 34, Session 2

 Paul and Silas Started Churches (Acts 15–18) Dear families, In today’s passages, we read how Paul began his second missionary journey, bringing Silas with him to share the good news from Philippi down to Corinth. In our last session, we saw that the salvation of the Gentiles was due to their faith alone. Today, we’reContinue reading “Unit 34, Session 2”