Missions | Paul’s Story

Missions: Paul’s Story

When we read the book of Acts, we see how God used the Apostle Paul in a powerful way to carry the good news of Jesus beyond Jerusalem and into the wider world. His missionary journeys remind us that the gospel is not meant to stay in one place—it is meant to be shared.

Paul’s First Journey (Acts 13–14): Sent out by the church in Antioch, Paul and Barnabas traveled to Cyprus and into parts of Asia Minor. Everywhere they went, some accepted the message of Jesus, while others rejected it. Even in the face of persecution, they remained faithful.

Paul’s Second Journey (Acts 15:36–18:22): This time, Paul was joined by Silas, Timothy, and eventually Luke. They carried the gospel into new territory, including Europe. In Philippi, Paul and Silas were thrown into prison—but God opened the doors, both of the jail and of the jailer’s heart, leading him and his family to salvation.

Paul’s Third Journey (Acts 18:23–21:17): Paul returned to encourage and strengthen the believers in the churches he had planted. In Ephesus, the message of Jesus spread so widely that it disrupted the local idol-making trade. The gospel was transforming lives and entire communities.

Paul’s Journey to Rome (Acts 27–28): Though arrested for his preaching, Paul appealed to Caesar and was sent to Rome. Even through storms, shipwrecks, and chains, God was at work. Paul boldly shared Christ in the very heart of the Roman Empire.

For us today, Paul’s journeys are more than just history. They remind us that the gospel is for everyone—every nation, every family, every neighbor. They challenge us to live as missionaries right where we are, sharing the hope of Christ with those around us, no matter the cost.

May we, like Paul, be faithful to carry the message of Jesus beyond the walls of our church and into the world that desperately needs Him.