Monday, August 27, 2012

Acts 14:1-28

What is the theme of this chapter?

Events in Galatian cities.

What is the key verse(s) of this chapter? Verse 4

But the people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews and some with the apostles.

What can I apply to my life from this chapter (things to do/avoid)?

Paul and Barnabas' perseverance and courage, even after being persecuted, are such encouragements to me to live what Paul tells us in 2 Cor 5:14-15: "For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.  And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again."

Additional observations/questions:

Timothy was won to Christ during Paul's visit to Lystra (Acts 14:21; 16:1-3 and cf. 1 Tim 1:2; 2 Tim 3:10-12).  He knew first hand about Paul's persecutions in this region (2 Tim 3:10-12).

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