The Holy Spirit empowers God’s people to be witnesses for Jesus by guiding us into STRATEGIC PLACES. —Chase Reynolds
The mission of the church is found in the
of life.
Paul’s Second Missionary Journey is found in Acts 15:35-18:22 and would last from 49-52 A.D.
1After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. 2And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them. 3So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers. 4And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded both Jews and Greeks. —Acts 18:1-4
How did Paul, Aquila, and Priscilla connect together?
What is the value of making tents together?
We
together.
Paul came to Corinth with some level of stuggle…
2For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. —1 Corinthians 2:2-3
Aquila and Priscilla came to Corinth was struggle as well…
1After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. 2And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them. —Acts 18:1-2
We
together.
18So Paul still remained a good while. Then he took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He had his hair cut off at Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow. —Acts 18:18
We
together.
While traveling together, you can feel the warmth between Paul and Aquila and Priscilla…
19The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. —I Corinthians 16:19
In some context, Aquila and Priscilla physically saved Paul…
3Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, 4who risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. —Romans 16:3-5
15 years after meeting Paul and while nearing the end of his life, Paul wrote these words…
19Greet Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus. —2 Timothy 4:19
Their relationship started in the ordinary and the mundane life of tent making.
What is your tent making?
Are you using it for the glory of God and the mission of Calvary?