At a glance
- Author
- Luke (traditional)
- Verses
- 28 / 1007 verses
- Location
- Iconium: The Divided City, Lystra: The Gates of Zeus, Derbe: The Safe Haven
- Date
- c. 62-85 AD
- Style
- Historical Narrative
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Acts 14Acts 14 Summary
Gods, Stones, and Ghosting Death
Paul and Barnabas hit the Galatian frontier, where a single miraculous healing turns a crowd into a worshipping mob—and then a lynch mob. In a dizzying whiplash of cultural misunderstanding, the apostles go from being hailed as Zeus and Hermes to being dragged out of the city as corpses. It is a high-stakes masterclass in missionary resilience where the 'success' of the gospel is measured not by the absence of stoning, but by the strength of the elders left behind in the rubble.
The Hinge Point
Acts 14 pivots from the 'easy' success of miracles to the 'necessary' reality of suffering. It bridges the gap between divine power and human hostility, proving that God's mission isn't hindered by persecution but is often solidified through it.
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Reflect
- What is God showing you through “Division in Iconium”?
- How does this hinge point change your week: Acts 14 pivots from the 'easy' success of miracles to the 'necessary' reality of suffering?
- Where do you need His leading in your life this week?
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