… and, meeting privately with those esteemed as leaders, I presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles.
Summary: Sometimes, the simplest thing is to tell it like it is.
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I went in response to a revelation …
Summary: The two key words in this passage are “revelation” and “response.” The Bible is full of wonderful examples of both.
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I took Titus along also.
Summary: In this passage we discover another friend and coworker of Paul’s.
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Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem …
… this time with Barnabas.
Summary: The Bible tells us a lot about Barnabas, but the information is scattered throughout the New Testament, so we have to do a little digging to learn about him.
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Then after fourteen years, I went up again to Jerusalem, …
Summary: Telling a story is an art form. Telling a truth in story form is a different kind of art. God, the ultimate Author, can do both.
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And they praised God because of me.
Summary: How we live determines how we are remembered.
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Then I went to Syria and Cilicia.
Summary: The story Paul tells about his travels sounds different than the story Luke tells us about Paul. When we consider how people tell stories, the differences disappear, and a more detailed picture emerges.
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I saw none of the other apostles—only James, the Lord’s brother.
Summary: Paul gives us a brief glimpse of his visit to Jerusalem after his conversion.
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… my immediate response was not to consult any human being.
Summary: There comes a time in most people’s lives when we have to make a choice. Who are we going to serve? Who are we going to follow? The ultimate choice is choosing between personal pride and submitting to God.
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… so that I might preach him among the Gentiles,
Summary: Change can be good, but it is always change, and change requires that we let go of the old and embrace the new.
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