In today's reading of Tyndale's OYCSB (with featured content written by the CBT team),
- Paul is separated from Silas and Timothy in his sixth destination—Athens—during the second missionary journey. Although Paul is in Athens, fleeing from the persecution in Berea and waiting on the rest of his team to join him, he is overcome by the idol worship he encounters in Athens.
- In Corinth, Paul meets two refugee Jews who were forced to leave Rome. Like Paul, they are tentmakers. Paul will disciple them. Their story teaches us that all believers can become disciple-makers under the right leadership.
- While in Corinth, Paul writes to the new church in Thessalonica. This church was born in the midst of great persecution. Because Satan—through persecution—has prevented Paul from returning to them, Paul’s letter will encourage and strengthen them after Timothy’s visit with them.
Let’s dive into today’s reading!
