Daily Devo

DAY 9: Embracing Diversity in Ministry Paul's interactions with women in the early Christian movement reveal a complex dynamic of inclusion and restriction. Despite his directive for women to be silent in the churches (1 Corinthians 14:34–36), he was likely…

DAY 8: The Journey of Sacrifice Paul's missionary journeys through the Roman Empire were marked by hardship and sacrifice. In an era when travel was fraught with danger, Paul and his companions traversed long distances on foot, enduring hunger, exposure,…

DAY 7: Paul's Unconventional Approach to Evangelism Paul's understanding of God's plan for salvation challenged traditional Jewish beliefs. While many anticipated the restoration of Israel before the conversion of Gentiles, Paul believed God's plan would unfold in reverse. He saw…

DAY 6: Paul's Mission to the Gentiles Paul's encounter with the risen Christ on the road to Damascus ignited a profound conviction within him. He believed that his vision confirmed Jesus' divinity as the Messiah and God's Son, as well…

DAY 5: Unity and Challenges in the Early Church As Paul carried out his missions, spreading the message of Christ to Gentiles, he encountered challenges within the early Christian community. The issue of whether Gentile converts needed to adhere to…

DAY 4: Saul's Transformation on the Road to Damascus In Saul's fervent adherence to Jewish law and tradition, he zealously persecuted those who embraced Jesus as the Messiah. His convictions led him to oppose the nascent Christian movement, viewing it…

DAY 3: Understanding Saul the Pharisee Until about the midpoint of his life, Paul, known then as Saul, was deeply entrenched in the Pharisaic tradition—a religious movement that emerged during the later Second Temple period. Saul's upbringing and education within…

DAY 2: Understanding Paul's Background and Ministry Paul, a man of diverse cultural and linguistic heritage, emerged as a key figure in the spread of Christianity. Hailing from Tarsus, a bustling city in Asia Minor, Paul's upbringing in a multicultural…

DAY 1: Reflecting on Paul’s Legacy Paul the Apostle stands as a towering figure in the early Christian movement, his influence extending far beyond his own time. Born in Tarsus, his journey from persecutor to preacher reshaped the course of…