Acts 20:7

The Essential 100® Bible Challenge is a simple tool to read through the Big Story of God's Word. The reading plan is based on 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament passages. Continue with the sixteenth part "The Travels of Paul." ®Produced by American Bible Society in partnership with Scripture Union, Inc.

In 50 carefully selected passages from the Bible, you will discover the essential question Paul asked the Lord while he was traveling to Damascus: "What shall I do, Lord?" Have you ever asked yourself, What difference am I making with my life? On some level, we all struggle to find our own answer to that fundamental question. The search for significance is the underlying motivation for virtually all human activity.

Life can be hard and messy. Without a lifeline, it is easy to get overwhelmed and buried in all of the chaos. The early church was devoted to gathering. They recognized if they were going to survive, they needed a lifeline. That lifeline came by gathering, linking arms, and leaning in. In this 5-day plan, we explore the lifelines of the early church and how they help us today.

Acts 20 is all about saying goodbye. How do we face it and do it in Christ? This 5-day plan continues a journey through the book of Acts, the Bible’s gripping sequel of Jesus at work in the life of his followers as he expands his kingdom to the ends of the earth. It’s a journey on what it means to be a Christian. It’s a story in which you have a role to play.