Category Archives: Greece – In Paul’s Footsteps

Imitators of God

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

Be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1) Ephesus (population of around 200,000) was located on the River Cayster in Asia Minor only a few miles from the coast of the Aegean Sea. Its location made it a major trade center connecting … Continue reading →

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Are you a Priscilla or an Aquila?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them, and because he was … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. (NIV) Acts 18:1 Paul traveled by boat from Asia Minor to Greece arriving first at Neapolis. He then set off on foot to Philippi, then to Thessalonica and Berea, and finally … Continue reading →

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Gods Of Our Own Making

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. (NIV) Acts 17:16 After trouble in Berea, the Christians immediately send Paul to the coast and then on to … Continue reading →

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Guilty By Association

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Marji "Mike" Kruger

After leaving Philippi, Paul and Silas travel 33 miles southwest on the Via Egnatia through Amphipolis and Apollonia, on their way to Thessalonica. They were consistent as they found a synagogue and shared God’s Word with the people. Some of … Continue reading →