What is the theme of this chapter?
Paul in Malta and Rome.
What is the key verse(s) of this chapter? Verses 25-28
And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: “The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: “‘Go to this people, and say, “You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.” For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’ Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”
What can I apply to my life from this chapter (things to do/avoid)?
When Paul addressed the Jews in verse 17 by saying, "Brethren, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers...", the idea is clearly that he was not guilty of treating either the people or their beliefs with disrespect. I should keep this in mind when talking to others about Christ. There is no percentage in even lightly ridiculing the beliefs of others.
Additional observations/questions:
Paul in Malta and Rome.
What is the key verse(s) of this chapter? Verses 25-28
And disagreeing among themselves, they departed after Paul had made one statement: “The Holy Spirit was right in saying to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: “‘Go to this people, and say, “You will indeed hear but never understand, and you will indeed see but never perceive.” For this people's heart has grown dull, and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and turn, and I would heal them.’ Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”
When Paul addressed the Jews in verse 17 by saying, "Brethren, though I had done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers...", the idea is clearly that he was not guilty of treating either the people or their beliefs with disrespect. I should keep this in mind when talking to others about Christ. There is no percentage in even lightly ridiculing the beliefs of others.
Additional observations/questions:
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