Tag Archives: Paul

Who Are You, Sir?

Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples. (NIV) Acts 9:1 In his own words, Paul said: “… I went after the Christians mercilessly, hunting them down and doing my best to get rid of them … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Devotions, Faith, Jesus | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Hebrew of Hebrews

. . .they all rushed at him, 58 dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 While they were stoning him, … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Devotions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thessaloniki – Biblical Thessalonica

Modern day Thessaloniki, Biblical Thessalonica The White Tower, a defensive structure from the 15th century, overlooks the Aegean Sea. Thessaloniki waterfront Alexander the Great Arch of Galerius was erected in 303AD to commemorate his victory over the Persians. The Rotonda in … Continue reading

Posted in Greece - In Paul's Footsteps | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Thessalonica

Located at a major intersection of two Roman roads, Thessalonica’s location and its port made it a prominent city. Most of the ruins of Thessalonica are buried under the thriving city of Thessaloniki. But, what can be seen is the … Continue reading

Posted in Greece - In Paul's Footsteps, Understanding the Bible | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Lydia's Baptism

On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14 One of those listening was … Continue reading

Posted in Greece - In Paul's Footsteps | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments