Acts 14:1-7 • So They Stayed
Went to who they knew
Start with natural connections
Presented the message in a meaningful way
A great number believed
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Opposition came - poisoned others' minds
The Gospel created a reaction
Toward or away
Softening or hardening
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So the missionaries stayed
For a long time
Speaking boldly for the Lord
The Lord bore witness to His word
Granted signs and wonders
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The people were divided in opinion
Jesus warned us about this
Lk. 12:51-52 Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. For from now on in one house there will be five divided, three against two and two against three.
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Then opposition moves to persecution
Both Jews and Gentiles
With their rulers
Wanted to physically abuse and then kill the Apostles
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The Apostles moved on to the next places
Acts 14:7 and there they continued to preach the gospel.
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Call to action:
Have you truly believed God's message?
What is God telling you this morning through this passage of scripture?
What is it you need to do?