Good things were certainly happening for the kingdom, but certainly not without peril to the lives of our missionaries. From the way our author, Luke, describes it, Paul wasn’t phased by the threat of being stoned; he just kept on with his message elsewhere. People were listening and believing in what Paul and Barnabas were preaching about. How could you want to stop that momentum?
However, we’re seeing a pattern develop here. Division. Not everybody is on board with what’s being preached. Those in opposition are turning to violence. Are they perhaps feeling threatened or think they can shut down this Jesus rhetoric if they harm the source? The truth will never be silenced. Continue reading “Acts 14:1-28 – A Divided Audience”
