Turning the World Upside Down

 In Acts 17 the believers are accused to "making trouble all over the world" or "turning the world upside down." From the changes we see happening in our world, we understand the feeling - we see people and groups that we feel are doing just that. How do we go about turning the world upside down for Jesus? Note: Reading Kavin Rowe's World Upside Down contributed to my thinking on this text.

Can You Sing in Jail?

 After being beaten and thrown in jail, what do Paul and Silas do? They pray and sing praises to God. How do we become the kind of people who can sing in jail - or when our world is falling apart in other ways?

The Price of Freedom

 Paul and Silas were willing to give up their own freedom so a slave girl could be free. (Acts 16)

Adventuring with Jesus

 In Acts 16:1-15, we see Paul and his mission team:

1. Completing the team membership 2. Discerning their next steps 3. Entering new territory