A city splits, a mob gathers, and the message keeps moving. We step into Acts 14:1–7 to follow Paul and Barnabas through Iconium, where clear preaching meets charged resistance and the Lord “bears witness to the word of His grace.” Our aim is simple and stretching: learn how to speak about Jesus with resolve, courage, and wisdom when the ground under our feet feels unsteady.
We start with the pattern that shaped their mission: begin in the synagogue because the gospel came through Israel for the world. Paul’s heart for his people pulses through Romans 9–10, and that love fuels his persistence even when rejection stings. From there, we explore what boldness really looks like. It isn’t noise or swagger. It’s steady reliance—speaking “for the Lord” while trusting God to confirm His truth. In the apostolic moment, He did that with signs and wonders. Today, He anchors us in the sufficiency of Scripture, calling us to open the Bible, point to Christ, and let the Spirit do what only He can do.
The conversation turns to the fault line the gospel creates. This good news unites unlikely friends and divides those who see the cross as folly. That tension doesn’t surprise us; it prepares us. We talk about wise witness—when to remain and when to retreat. Learning of a plot to stone them, Paul and Barnabas flee, then preach again in Lystra and Derbe. That’s not fear; that’s mission-first wisdom. Along the way, we offer practical handles: persevere with the person who keeps saying no, keep your message rooted in Scripture, and pray for discernment as you navigate real opposition with a gentle, honest voice.
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