Celebrate the Journeys - Week 5
July 27, 2023
Part One - Acts 13 – 14
Week Five – Pisidian Antioch Part Two
*Acts 13:42-52*
Series Key Truth – Life is a journey, and Christ gives us a mission. When we combine the two, we can change the world.
Acts 13:42-43
As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath. When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.
Acts 13:44-45
On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy. They began to contradict what Paul was saying and heaped abuse on him.
Acts 13:46-47
Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation
to the ends of the earth.’”
Acts 13:46-47
Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation
to the ends of the earth.’”
1. Say No to Jealousy
-Proverbs 27:4
Proverbs 27:4
Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?
2. Respond to Attacks and Lies with Truth
Key Truth – It’s our responsibility to present the truth, not make
people believe.