This week we will read about the early church dealing with a major cultural conflict that threatened to split the church and spill over in to violence.

This week we will look at Paul’s ministry in two different cities, the character of these cities and how that character effects the outcome.

This week we will look at Paul’s failing to know God’s plan, and how he deals with a demon who preaches the whole truth with application for us today.

Paul and Barnabas lead a great awakening and Satan runs his best counter play which is the pattern we still see today, and is essential that we understand.

Luke opens this chapter with Peter on trial for his visit to a gentile home. Based on the opening text in this chapter it appears that someone brought the news to Jerusalem, but only told enough to condemn Peter for breaking the Mosaic Law.