Lesson 4657

 (Lesson 4657)(11-03-24) Acts 14:1-7 

   “And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands. But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them, They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about: And there they preached the gospel.” 

 

   In today’s quote, Paul and Barnabas arrived in Iconium, where they spoke in the synagogue, and many Jews and Greeks believed. However, some Jews who rejected their message stirred up hostility against them, dividing the city. Despite the opposition, Paul and Barnabas continued preaching boldly, performing signs and wonders to confirm their message. The division escalated to the point where both Jews and Gentiles, along with their leaders, plotted to mistreat and stone them. Learning of the plot, Paul and Barnabas flee to the cities of Lystra and Derbe, where they continue to share the gospel. ~