Paul and Barnabas - The People of Listra - Idolatry

Paul and barnabas respond to this blasphemy by tearing their clothes. The message is one of good news, beginning with the news of creation. One moment they are treating paul and Barnabas like gods, the next they are trying to stone them. There is a sort of shadow missionary journey here. Much as there is a sha o jew and gentile community forming in opposition to the gospel,. But the jews here join with the pagans. He' stoned and left for dead. It would seem as though he was extremely seriously wounded at the very least. But he rises up and he enters the city. We shall consider the possibility that some miraculous healing occurred here.