We often picture the apostle Paul as a solitary figure who traveled, preached, and wrote letters alone. Reading the epistles and the book of Acts, however, we discover Paul had quite a circle of associates. In this study, we examine Paul’s relationships with Jews and Gentiles, women and men, congregations and their leaders, and those in authority. We meet travel companions, like Barnabas and Silas, and others who are less familiar. As we explore the stories of Paul, we will realize how varied and complex relationships are for all of us. We’ll understand why Paul put Jesus Christ at the center of every relationship, and why we’re called to do the same.
