The Apostle Paul's sermon on Mars Hill in Athens, where he failed to take advantage of an incredible opportunity to preach Jesus to the greatest intellectual minds in the Roman world, and instead, tried to make the message relevant to them, ultimately robbing it of its power. This lesson is still relevant today as followers of Christ seek to reach secular Washington and the world, and must balance being sensitive and relevant with staying true to the heart of the gospel message. [... more]

The Apostle Paul's reaction to the idolatrous city of Athens is a reminder that idolatry is a universal human issue, and that God's expectation is for us to love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, making Him the number one priority in our lives. [... more]