In this episode of "My Bible Thoughts with Pastor Rich," the focus is on the passage found in Acts 14:1-7, which tells the story of Paul and Barnabas, two of the earliest Christian missionaries, as they traveled to Iconium in present-day Turkey to spread the gospel. Despite facing opposition and persecution, they remained faithful to their mission and were able to convert a large number of people, both Jews and Greeks. However, their efforts also caused division among the people of the city, with some siding with the Jews and others with the apostles. When an attempt was made to stone them, they fled to nearby cities and continued to preach the gospel. This passage serves as a reminder that evangelism is not always easy, but it is worth persevering through the challenges because the reward for spreading the gospel will be great in the end. The episode also touches on the importance of sharing one's testimony with others and the early church's strategy for evangelism and establishing churches.
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