Bible Study - Acts 13: 13-52
- Read Acts chapter 13 verses 13-52
- Paul continues his journey and arrives at the Roman colony of
Pisidian - a busy and thriving city with a large Jewish community at
the centre of good roads and trade. Paul goes to the synagogue which
provided a ready made preaching venue, with a building and regular
meetings.
- Paul preaches using what the people already know to be true, and
takes them on to the truth of Jesus (verse 38) Paul warns them that
they are no saved by the 'Law' of Moses. Romans 10 verse 4 says
" Christ is the end of the law so that there maybe righteousness for
everyone who believes" Paul says the Gospel is for all - 'children
of Abraham and God fearing gentiles' In verse 48 we read "when the
Gentiles heard this they were glad and honoured the word of the Lord;
and all who were appointed for eternal life believed" This suggest
human faith and divine appointment. God's grace and our response.
There is free will to accept or reject the Good News.
- In Luke 9 verse 5 Jesus tells his disciples "if you are not
accepted, shake the dust of your feet and move on" so the disciples go
to Iconium filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
- Questions
- What practical and positive steps did Paul take to put over the
word of the Lord? Can we learn from this?
- Why was the response from the Jews and the Gentiles so
different?
- How did Jesus feel?
- How did the Gentiles feel?
- How did Paul deal with rejection?
- How do we deal with rejection?
- Prayer
- Heavenly Father, Thank you for inviting us to follow our Lord and
Saviour. Help us to respond and so fill us with your love, joy and with
the Holy Spirit, Amen.
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