After a tumultuous farewell from Ephesus, Paul went to Macedonia. There he delivered many words of exhortation to the disciples, strengthening their faith and resolve. Besides fortifying the churches against challenges that they faced, he wanted to nurture their growth in Christian life. He also sought to raise funds for the church in Jerusalem during his continuing missionary journey. Please open your Bible to Acts chapter twenty, and listen as Pastor Ray Viola begins his study of verses one through sixteen.