Lesson 1951

(Lesson 1951)(02-25-17) Acts 16:1-5

"Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. Him would Paul have to go forth with him; and took and circumcised him because of the Jews which were in those quarters: for they knew all that his father was a Greek. And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem. And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily."

Today's quote relates how, even Paul, bent to the immense pressure that was brought to bear against him by the Jews who insisted that all new converts be circumcised. Paul circumcised Timotheus' father for that very reason.

As these lessons progress, we'll learn that Paul was continuously forced to fight against those who would have Christians revert back to the old Law of Moses.~

NOTE: I apologize for posting the lesson so late. I'll try to do better. :)