<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title>The Spreading Flame: Series 6 - The gospel to Rome</title><description>The final series describes Paul’s long, dangerous and eventful journey from Ephesus via Jerusalem to Rome. During this journey he spends a long time in prison and undergoes a stormy voyage by sea. Acts ends with Paul preaching in Rome. The gospel has reached the centre of the Roman Empire.</description><link>https://www.wordonline.org</link><generator>Hubb, www.hubb.digital</generator><language>en</language><itunes:author>Word Online</itunes:author><itunes:image href="https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1403996.jpg" /><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Word Online</itunes:name><itunes:email>production@wordonline.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><item><title>1. Strong opposition at Ephesus</title><description>Demetrius, a silversmith, organised a demonstration against the new faith that was taking away his livelihood and turning people away from following the cult of Artemis. The city clerk calmed the crowd in the amphitheatre indicating the need to use the law courts and the danger of rioting in the Roman empire. </description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342491</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342491</link><itunes:summary>Demetrius, a silversmith, organised a demonstration against the new faith that was taking away his livelihood and turning people away from following the cult of Artemis. The city clerk calmed the crowd in the amphitheatre indicating the need to use the law courts and the danger of rioting in the Roman empire. </itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:29:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404225.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404225.jpg</url><title>1. Strong opposition at Ephesus</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/639574426/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_1:_strong_opposition_at_ephesus%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=25adfe360c5bd3a554ed22eb039b82a8bad561fb18bd3a7d822ad64fae0383a5" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>2. Paul on the move with the gospel</title><description>A plot to kill Paul makes him decide to travel by land to Jerusalem with a large team. On the way he visits the churches he has established to encourage them and organise leadership. At Troas, he shared with the church at length; Eutychus fell out of a window and died but then was resurrected.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342492</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342492</link><itunes:summary>A plot to kill Paul makes him decide to travel by land to Jerusalem with a large team. On the way he visits the churches he has established to encourage them and organise leadership. At Troas, he shared with the church at length; Eutychus fell out of a window and died but then was resurrected.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:30:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404226.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404226.jpg</url><title>2. Paul on the move with the gospel</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/639587514/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_2:_paul_on_the_move_with_the_gospel%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=fdb55e2b7d8ccecebb69686263ee589ba6a56c45d62235a40cbd28fef35ea8cb" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>3. Paul advises the elders of Ephesus</title><description>Paul travels to Miletus, bypassing Ephesus but calls the elders of the Ephesian church to meet him. He is concerned to train the leaders in the way they should lead the church - with humility and not seeking gain for themselves.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342493</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342493</link><itunes:summary>Paul travels to Miletus, bypassing Ephesus but calls the elders of the Ephesian church to meet him. He is concerned to train the leaders in the way they should lead the church - with humility and not seeking gain for themselves.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:33:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404227.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404227.jpg</url><title>3. Paul advises the elders of Ephesus</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/642036871/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_3:_paul_advises_the_elders_of_ephesus%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=fb405b69c5c51233f9e8d6a4072f83de62d55e712b729757a0d864512c029629" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>4. Paul on the road to Jerusalem</title><description>Paul travels through Ptolemais to Caesarea where he meets up with Peter. Different forms of prophecy are mentioned. Fellowship is offered to Paul at every church community - even those he has not planted.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342494</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342494</link><itunes:summary>Paul travels through Ptolemais to Caesarea where he meets up with Peter. Different forms of prophecy are mentioned. Fellowship is offered to Paul at every church community - even those he has not planted.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:31:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404228.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404228.jpg</url><title>4. Paul on the road to Jerusalem</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/642342936/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_4:_paul_on_the_road_to_jerusalem%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=60abcd4e440f698bdb38b2d91d956303f59e634e3c1ef82ac6f7ae36a23e027a" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>5. Opposition to Paul in Jerusalem</title><description>Paul and his companions met with James and other leaders of the church in Jerusalem. Paul was asked to perform a Jewish ritual to please those Jewish Christians who followed Jewish laws. In the Temple, Jews from Asia Minor stirred up a riot against Paul in which Roman soldiers intervened.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342495</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342495</link><itunes:summary>Paul and his companions met with James and other leaders of the church in Jerusalem. Paul was asked to perform a Jewish ritual to please those Jewish Christians who followed Jewish laws. In the Temple, Jews from Asia Minor stirred up a riot against Paul in which Roman soldiers intervened.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:31:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404229.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404229.jpg</url><title>5. Opposition to Paul in Jerusalem</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/642104432/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_5:_opposition_to_paul_in_jerusalem%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=4c882b9885e78a5f950031d5785527de95347e48ed2bb9ec4d3eca387a8a9dc1" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>6. Paul’s message in Jerusalem</title><description>The story of Paul in Jerusalem is continued. Paul is allowed to address the crowd and tells the story of his conversion. The crowd listens and then rise up against him. The Romans imprison him and threaten punishment until Paul claims his Roman citizenship.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342496</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342496</link><itunes:summary>The story of Paul in Jerusalem is continued. Paul is allowed to address the crowd and tells the story of his conversion. The crowd listens and then rise up against him. The Romans imprison him and threaten punishment until Paul claims his Roman citizenship.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:29:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404230.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404230.jpg</url><title>6. Paul’s message in Jerusalem</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/642319956/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_6:_paul%E2%80%99s_message_in_jerusalem%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=7f6ab91519a0acc0dc2b65d2bb84d2ed38197bb73b0e7e26a788fe29c8e92209" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>7. Paul's debate with the Jewish leaders</title><description>The Roman commander organises a debate between Paul and the Sanhedrin to clarify the situation. It causes more problems as the High Priest and Paul get angry and the Sanhedrin argues with itself - between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Paul is taken back into prison.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342497</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342497</link><itunes:summary>The Roman commander organises a debate between Paul and the Sanhedrin to clarify the situation. It causes more problems as the High Priest and Paul get angry and the Sanhedrin argues with itself - between the Pharisees and the Sadducees. Paul is taken back into prison.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:30:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404231.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404231.jpg</url><title>7. Paul's debate with the Jewish leaders</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/642334476/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_7:_paul_debate_with_the_jewish_leaders%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=76d2461bdf1a33df9054601c83b2d9da5e52d606453dc10e65a659dbbc1f8374" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>8. Paul saved from assassination</title><description>A group of forty men plotted to assassin Paul but his nephew heard and went to Paul and the Roman commander who quickly organised a large protection party to escort him to Caesarea to go Governor Felix because Paul was a Roman citizen and has to have a fair trial.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342498</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342498</link><itunes:summary>A group of forty men plotted to assassin Paul but his nephew heard and went to Paul and the Roman commander who quickly organised a large protection party to escort him to Caesarea to go Governor Felix because Paul was a Roman citizen and has to have a fair trial.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:32:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404232.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404232.jpg</url><title>8. Paul saved from assassination</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/647376812/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_8:_paul_saved_from_assassination%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=c9408c048352b6349efcdee0236ccb2b114b177549d4d12d5fcad6f24e9c7f79" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>9. Paul’s message to Felix, the Roman Governor</title><description>In Caesarea, Paul is imprisoned. The High Priest, Tertullus and other Jews come to accuse in the legal court. Paul defends himself. Felix the Governor, hesitates to make a decision and Paul is kept in prison for two years.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342499</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342499</link><itunes:summary>In Caesarea, Paul is imprisoned. The High Priest, Tertullus and other Jews come to accuse in the legal court. Paul defends himself. Felix the Governor, hesitates to make a decision and Paul is kept in prison for two years.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:29:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404233.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404233.jpg</url><title>9. Paul’s message to Felix, the Roman Governor</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/652405363/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_9:_paul%E2%80%99s_message_to_felix,_the_roman_governor%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=e0bfcb4e617c3982bf72fd85720a3b8d10a18471f655596ec34c788633336fda" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>10. Paul appeals to the Emperor for justice</title><description>After two years in prison, the Governor changes and Festus decides to re-try Paul in Caesarea. 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They react against what he tells them but do not think he has done anything illegal but Paul has claimed the right to be tried by Caesar.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:32:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404235.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404235.jpg</url><title>11. Paul’s message to King Agrippa</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/652421725/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_11:_paul%E2%80%99s_message_to_king_agrippa%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=c071246b7418fadc11bfb4fb01d80ca41a97b10fbe8e5debc9f875822b450573" type="video/mpeg" /></item><item><title>12. Paul’s dangerous voyage to Rome</title><description>Paul is transported to Rome by ship but in adverse weather conditions. On changing ships, it was decided to keep going. A storm hits the ship and eventually it is wrecked but all the people safely land on Malta - just as God had promised Paul.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342502</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342502</link><itunes:summary>Paul is transported to Rome by ship but in adverse weather conditions. On changing ships, it was decided to keep going. A storm hits the ship and eventually it is wrecked but all the people safely land on Malta - just as God had promised Paul.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:29:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404236.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404236.jpg</url><title>12. 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Paul stops over in Malta</title><description>After receiving a kind welcome in Malta there is an openness to the Gospel which comes about by miracles of healing.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">m_342503</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342503</link><itunes:summary>After receiving a kind welcome in Malta there is an openness to the Gospel which comes about by miracles of healing.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:31:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404237.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404237.jpg</url><title>13. 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Groups of Christians met him along the way which encouraged him. He spoke to the Jews in the synagogue where a few believed and then spent time under house arrest speaking without hindrance. Acts 1:8 has been fulfilled.</itunes:summary><itunes:author>Martin Charlesworth</itunes:author><itunes:duration>00:34:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404238.jpg</itunes:image><image><url>https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404238.jpg</url><title>14. Paul preaches in Rome</title></image><enclosure url="https://player.vimeo.com/progressive_redirect/download/652450671/rendition/1080p/series_6,_episode_14:_paul_preaches_in_rome%20%281080p%29.mp4?loc=external&amp;signature=0dca054600849b11cffb748cbeac7ec1f27c3a124b06f96beb0dd0c5748ddbbd" type="video/mpeg" /></item></channel></rss>