Thought for the Week

A church is established in Philippi. It is most certainly a viable church. It has membership across the whole strata of society. Paul thinks it is time to move on. So, he does. First he returns to Lydia's house. It has become the base of the church in Philippi. He offers words of encouragement to all. They will need it. He begins moving along what is known as the Egnatian Way. Towns seem to be located about 30 miles apart. This is a strong day's walk. The first two towns are Amphipolis and Apollonian. He does not tarry in either but moves on to Thessalonica.

As was his custom, he begins hi...