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Thu, 19 Aug 2010
Aug 19, 2010, 14:12
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Paul didn’t have an easy time as he traveled around telling people about Jesus. He had been stoned, beaten, thrown into prison, and faced many other difficulties. This Sunday we’ll look at one of the most dangerous experiences Paul faced—right in the holy city of Jerusalem!
Paul had been warned about what would happen in Jerusalem, and tried his best to act as the Jews wanted him to. But, even as he was praying in the temple, some of his Jewish enemies from Asia saw him and raised an uproar, yelling about how Paul broke the Jewish laws until people from all over the city ran and a rioting mob was formed. They dragged Paul out of the temple, closed the doors, and were trying their best to kill Paul. The Roman soldiers rescued Paul, but the people still were trying to kill him. Paul asked the soldiers if he could speak to the crowd, and was given permission.
Paul did what he always did—told about Jesus. The people listened until he mentioned preaching to the Gentiles, when they started up again their shouts of “Such a man does not deserve to live!” Paul was taken into custody by the Romans, and even there he continued to tell everyone he could about Jesus.
Jesus told about God’s kingdom when it was hard—even to the point of giving His life on the cross. Paul told about Jesus when it was hard—again, even to the point of death. Many others in New Testament days faced death, but still told about Jesus—people like Stephen, John, and Peter. Today many Christians around the world face real danger when they meet together to worship God and to tell others about Jesus. In many countries, it is illegal to even possess a Bible. But their love for Jesus and their gratitude for what He has done for them keep them faithful to share what Jesus has done with people around them who do not know about Him.
Sometimes it may seem difficult for us to tell others about Jesus, but that’s exactly what God wants us to do. He didn’t promised to make things easy, but to be with us when trouble happens and to help us know what to say and do. Jesus will give us the ability to tell others about Him, even when it’s hard.
Be with us this Sunday as we learn together—and bring a friend!
Tom and Sydney Cook
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