30 Minutes In The New Testament Acts 14:8-15:5 (Episode 422)
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Dec 30, 2025 A miraculous healing in Lystra leads to chaos as the crowd mistakenly worships Paul and Barnabas as gods. The hosts discuss the striking contrast between the acceptance from Gentiles and hostility from Jews. The stoning of Paul parallels Christ's resurrection, illustrating the suffering inherent in discipleship. The conversation delves into the challenges of including Gentiles in the faith, foreshadowing a major controversy over salvation and the role of the law. Ultimately, the stakes for church unity and the sufficiency of Christ are powerfully highlighted.
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Miracle Interpreted Through Pagan Myths
- Paul perceives and heals a crippled man by seeing his faith and commands him to stand, demonstrating Gospel power in a pagan setting.
- The crowd's worship of Paul and Barnabas as Zeus and Hermes reveals how pagan frameworks interpret divine acts.
Luke Explains Pagan Misreading
- Luke includes cultural details (Zeus/Hermes myth, the stare) to explain why pagans misread Paul's miracle.
- Those details show how divine action is reinterpreted through local religious narratives.
Confront Idolatry With Gospel Clarity
- Do confront idolatry directly but with Gospel clarity, as Paul and Barnabas tore their garments and proclaimed the living God.
- Reframe what people credit to false gods as evidence of the one true God's provision.
