During his three major missionary journeys, Paul delivered three key speeches: to the Jews in Pisidian Antioch, to the Christian leaders in Ephesus, and to the pagan philosophers in Athens. The speech in Athens is especially significant to Luke, who is receptive to Greek culture, engages in dialogue, seeks reconciliation, and himself has a pagan background. Respectful in listening, he is also courageous in proclaiming. The results of dialogue and proclamation, both then and now, are in God’s hands. Most of Paul’s audience decides it’s not worth continuing to listen. However, the Apostle’s preaching was not entirely ineffective. Luke mentions two converts by name: Dionysius, a city official responsible for education and culture, and Damaris, another woman!