This session walks through Paul’s argument in Romans 1:18–3:20, showing that all people—pagan, moral, and religious—fall short of God’s standard. The teaching traces themes like suppressing truth, the limits of moral effort, and the failure of the law to save. Paul’s conclusion is clear: humanity cannot fix its condition and needs a righteousness that comes from God.

Understanding the enemy’s character and strategies helps believers stand with wisdom and discernment. Scripture reveals Satan as a created, limited, and fallen being whose goals are to oppose God’s work, gain influence where he can, and distort truth through temptation, accusation, intimidation, and deception. This message exposes his tactics while keeping the focus on God’s greater power, reminding believers that awareness is not fear but preparation for victory.

The story opens with the risen Jesus ascending and the disciples waiting in that expectant, uncertain space between promise and fulfillment. Pentecost breaks in with power, transforming ordinary followers into bold witnesses. From Jerusalem outward, the gospel begins leaping across cultural and geographic boundaries. Persecution cannot stop it, and even Saul the persecutor becomes Paul the apostle. A movement that began with 120 believers becomes a Spirit-filled force that carries the hope of Christ into the world.

The gospel reaches influential cities like Corinth and Ephesus, carried by leaders such as Paul, Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos. Miracles, spiritual gifts, and transformed lives abound, but so do conflict, confusion, and moral failure. Paul writes to guide these young churches back to the heart of the gospel, calling them to unity, humility, and holiness. Even in the chaos of growth, God shapes His people into a community marked by grace and truth.

This opening session establishes the foundation for prophetic ministry by contrasting lifeless idols with the living God who continually speaks. Participants explore the many ways God communicates through Scripture, creation, angelic messages, His own voice, and the Holy Spirit. The teaching emphasizes that genuine prophecy always aligns with the written Word and can never contradict it. This session introduces prophecy as hearing God and sharing His message, awakening a sense of wonder that the God of the universe chooses to speak to His people.

Text: Daniel 3

God is calling us to trust Him through thick and thin.

Text: Revelation 2:18-29

Only God paves the road to eternal influence.

Text: Daniel 3:1-30

We are wired to worship someone or something.

Text: Daniel 6:1-28

God calls us to place our hope in Him.