In Acts 19 and Ephesians 6, we consider spiritual warfare and what it means to stand strong in the Lord, not against people but against the real enemy. Ephesus is a city full of spiritual power, occult practices, and a dramatic clash between the kingdom of God and the powers of darkness. We talk consider why many of us struggle to take the supernatural seriously because our worldview has been shaped more by secular stories than by Scripture. We unpack how the Spirit still speaks, leads, and empowers us today and why cultivating a biblical imagination matters for everyday discipleship. And finally, we consider what it looks like to stand firm with the armor of God—rooted in Jesus, filled with the Spirit, and grounded in a worldview where God is present and His kingdom is advancing.

In this week’s teaching, we follow Paul into the city of Athens, where beauty, intellect, and idols all collide. As he walks among temples and statues, Paul feels deeply stirred—not with judgment, but with compassion for a people searching for meaning. Instead of retreating, he steps toward them, entering their marketplace and their conversations with curiosity and courage. From there, he points them to the God who made the world and to Jesus, the risen King who is closer than they imagine. This episode invites us to see our own culture through Paul’s eyes and to carry the hope of Jesus into every corner of the world around us.

Join us as co-lead pastor Amos Groenendyk continues our current teaching series "The Spirit of God in Acts", today with passages from Acts 16.