1. A tentmaker missionary (1-3)

Paul was a missionary who supported himself with his tent-making skill. In Corinth he met Aquila and Priscilla, immigrant Jewish refugees from Rome. They were also tentmakers by trade. They accepted Jesus and became Paul's co-workers. Paul made tents with them and pioneered the church in Corinth.

2. First to the Jews (4-8)

Timothy and Silas came from Berea to join Paul, and he devoted himself to preaching to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah, the Christ. When God worked in people's hearts and the numbers of believers grew, the unbelieving Jews opposed him and even became abusive. Paul did not back down, or try to compromise with them. He announced, 'Your blood be on your own heads! I am clear of my responsibility. ...I will go to the Gentiles.' He left the synagogue and began meeting in the house next door. Many went with him, believed and were baptized.

Application: Lord, help me to depend on you and not be discouraged by so-called Christians who have no sense of mission.
One Word: Preach the gospel to everyone