Becoming curious and diving deeper into the context of the culture, geography, and society of ancient Rome, allows us to understand how and why Paul made the decision to travel to Rome. Was Rome his final destination? Or, by looking into the ancient world, can we see Paul had another destination ...

To Paul, the end of the world is approaching, and he must spread the Gospel to the farthest corners of the earth which, in his mind, means Spain. In Paul’s world, Spain is the wild west: full of untapped potential and unending opportunities, but to get there, Paul must establish a base in Rome.

In our 21st century context, there are very few barriers to contacting someone. It takes moments to email, text, or call. But in Paul’s world, his various letters to churches required much preparation and forethought. How would his letter arrive? Who would bring it, and ensure it reached its end ...