ACTS 28 Chapter 14
Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so
spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed. 2 But the unbelieving
Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren. 3 Therefore they
stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord, who was bearing witness to the word of
His grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
4 But the multitude of the city was divided: part sided with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
5 And when a violent attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to
abuse and stone them, 6 they became aware of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of
Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region. 7 And they were preaching the gospel there. 8 And in
Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb,
who had never walked. 9 This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing
that he had faith to be healed, 10 said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he
leaped and walked. 11 Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices,
saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!”
12 And Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker. 13 Then
the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought oxen and garlands to the
gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes.
14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among
the multitude, crying out 15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men
with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things
to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them,
16 who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Nevertheless He
did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and
fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.” 18 And with these sayings they could
scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them.
19 Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, they
stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. 20 However, when the
disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went into the city. And the next day he
departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned
to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to
continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of
God.” 23 So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they
commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
24 And after they had passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. 25 Now when they had
preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. 26 From there they sailed to Antioch,
where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.
27 Now when they had come and gathered the church together, they reported all that God
had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. 28 So they stayed
there a long time with the disciples.
I. SPEAKING BOLDLY WITH SIGNS AND WONDERS
Acts 14:1-3
Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews,
and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed.
2 But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against
the brethren. 3 Therefore they stayed there a long time, speaking boldly in the Lord,
who was bearing witness to the word of His grace, granting signs and wonders to
be done by their hands.
II. WISDOM
Acts 14:4-7
But the multitude of the city was divided: part sided with the Jews, and part with the
apostles. 5 And when a violent attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews,
with their rulers, to abuse and stone them, 6 they became aware of it and fled to
Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region. 7 And they were
preaching the gospel there.
III. THE POWER OF FAITH IN RECEIVING HEALING
Acts 14:9-10
And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his
mother’s womb, who had never walked. 9 This man heard Paul speaking. Paul,
observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed, 10 said with a loud
voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked.
IV. THE BLESSING AND BOUNDARIES OF HONOR
Acts 14:11-18
Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in
the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!”
12 And Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief
speaker. 13 Then the priest of Zeus, whose temple was in front of their city, brought
oxen and garlands to the gates, intending to sacrifice with the multitudes. 14 But
when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in
among the multitude, crying out 15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these
things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you
should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the
earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, 16 who in bygone generations allowed
all nations to walk in their own ways. 17 Nevertheless He did not leave Himself
without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons,
filling our hearts with food and gladness.” 18 And with these sayings they could
scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
1 Cor 13:54-58
When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that
they were astonished and said, “Where did this Man get this wisdom and these
mighty works? 55 Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And
His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? 56 And His sisters, are they not all with
us? Where then did this Man get all these things?” 57 So they were offended at Him.
But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country
and in his own house.” 58 Now He did not do many mighty works there because of
their unbelief.
V. THE DELIVERANCE OF GOD
Acts 14:19-20
Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the
multitudes, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be
dead. 20 However, when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went into
the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
1. He delivers us from some things
2. He delivers us in the Midst of some things
3. He delivers us from the consequences of some things we must fully endure
He got up when the disciples gathered around him
VI. EVANGELISM THEN DISCIPLESHIP
Acts 14:21-23
And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they
returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples,
exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many
tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” 23 So when they had appointed elders in
every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom
they had believed.
VII. END OF FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY
Acts 14:24-28
And after they had passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. 25 Now when
they had preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. 26 From there they
sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the
work which they had completed. 27 Now when they had come and gathered the
church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had
opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. 28 So they stayed there a long time with the
disciples.
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