Acts 18:1-17
In Corinth, every Sabbath Paul reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks. When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Christ.
But when the Jews opposed Paul and became abusive, he shook out his clothes in protest and said to them "Your blood be on your own heads I am clear of my responsibility. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision:"Do not be afraid; keep on speaking , do not be silent. For I am be with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city."
Most of the Jews oppose the new teaching, though the president of the synagogue is convinced and Paul continues teaching for 18 months. When angry Jews take him to court, proconsul Gallio is swift to judge that Paul has committed no crime, and hustles them away. His decision is an important one for the Christian faith.
Aquila and Priscilla: Tent-makers or leather-worker. They became staunch 堅定friends of Paul. Everywhere, this hospitable pair were a great support to the young churches.
Why?
When Silas and Timothy came, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, for he felt he was not along.
The vision from the Lord encourage Paul keep in speaking to the Gentiles.
Many Jew opposed Paul, but there were many friends of Gentile they believed in Jesus Christ and support Paul's mission. Work for the Lord there is supported from the Lord.
How?
This society in Taiwan and Unite States has many suffering, they need the love from Jesus Christ, let preach good news of the Lord to them!
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