30 Minutes In The New Testament

Paul testifies before Felix after Tertullus flatters him. Paul never offers to pay any authorities off, so he remains in prison. Paul appeals to Caesar, but King Agrippa wants to hear him first. Have a listen. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: 1517 Youtube: How God Still Speaks Today Being Family by Dr. Scott Keith A Reasoned Defense of the Faith by Adam Francisco Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Dr. Christopher Richmann The Essential Nestingen: Essays on Preaching, Catechism, and the Reformation Philip Melanchthon's Commentary on Ecclesiastes, Translated by Dr. Derek Cooper More from the hosts: Daniel Emery Price Erick Sorenson

A dramatic courtroom-style confrontation unfolds as a beaten traveler invokes Roman citizenship to avoid punishment. Tensions flare when a sharp rebuke and scriptural jibe split religious leaders over resurrection. A covert plot to ambush him is uncovered and a family tip leads to a daring military rescue and a formal transfer to higher authorities.

A vibrant walk-through of Paul’s return to Jerusalem, the tense temple uproar, and his dramatic arrest. The hosts explore Paul's Hebrew address and his upbringing, education, and zeal. They highlight the Damascus encounter and the role of baptism in his testimony. The conversation also considers strategies to remove offense and how authorities respond to public disorder.

Listeners hear a fast-paced walk through Paul’s urgent journey toward Jerusalem and a vivid prophetic sign using his belt. The discussion highlights Paul’s readiness to face suffering and his steadfast commitment to proclaiming the gospel. There are touching farewells, reflections on pastoral ministry, and a call to prioritize grace-filled preaching over politics.

A city erupts when a new message challenges local idols and economic interests. The tension between gospel proclamation and market pressures sparks a chaotic theater scene. Cultural roots of Artemis worship and its fertility imagery get explored. A late-night sermon leads to a dramatic sleep-fall and a startling recovery. Conversations connect courtroom detail, travel names, and small-group worship practices.

Paul meets disciples who never heard of the Holy Spirit. A discussion of baptism as a hands-on sacrament and its role in church unity. Strange miracles and dramatic signs mark Paul’s ministry in Ephesus. A comical failed exorcism leads to public repentance and the burning of magical books. Practical warnings about occult practices and confidence in gospel mission.

Paul sets up a church in Corinth while working as a tentmaker. The Roman proconsul Gallio refuses to punish religious disputes, sparing Paul legal trouble. Apollos rises as a powerful preacher after Priscilla and Aquila clarify baptism and theology. The conversation highlights ministry strategy, providence, and early church growth in Achaia.

Paul uses an altar to the unknown god as a bridge into Athenian thought. They examine how Paul reframes Greek culture by arguing God is creator, not a needy deity. The conversation contrasts a giving, loving God with transactional religion. They also explore reactions to the resurrection and the significance of named converts in the narrative.

Paul and Silas travel, preach in synagogues, and spark both conversions and a jealous mob. Listeners hear discussion of scripture-proofing, the Bereans’ careful checking, and the team dynamics of Paul, Silas, and Timothy. The story shifts to Athens where idols, philosophers, and a public debate about gods and novelty provoke a lively defense of the faith.

A riverside mission leads to a surprising household baptism and a discussion of leadership and calling. A slave girl’s spirit of divination raises questions about true witness and the cost of deliverance. Beatings and imprisonment turn into prayer, hymn-singing, an earthquake, and a life-changing jailer conversion. The episode ends with a look at Roman citizenship and public vindication.