Title Lystra Evangelism/Acts 14:8-18
Contents
Title: Lystra Evangelism
Bible: Acts 14:8-18
<Introduction>
At Iconium, when the Jews reproached the two apostles and tried to stone them, Paul and Barnabas
They fled to the provinces of Sdra and Derbe. Not because I am afraid to die, but because I am still
It was for other areas that did not receive it. They preached the gospel while fleeing.
On their way home, they stopped at Iconium again, and they strengthened the brothers who believed in the first evangelism.
<Body>
1. A crippled man who has faith to be saved
There was a crippled man in Lystra who could not use his feet, and he listened quietly to Paul's sermons.
Faith entered my heart. Paul said that when he heard the word of God, he believed that he could be saved.
Thinking there was a note, I commanded him loudly, "Stand up on your feet!"
I did. As soon as the order was given, the crippled man got up and ran and was at a loss for what to do.
I did.
Faith is obedience. Paul would have commanded the lame, 'Stand up on your feet!'
If I had had the disbelief that sneered that those words were useless to me at that time, nothing would happen.
Nothing would have happened. True faith is works.
And the history of healing is revealed through faith. Jesus Suffers From Hemorrhage
(Luke 8:48) "Jesus said to the woman, "Daughter, your faith has saved you; peace.
He said go ahead."
As the crippled man got up and walked in the obedient faith, many people witnessed this
And I couldn't help but be surprised.
2. People of Lystra who knew Paul as a god
At that time, the Lystra people considered the Apostles to be a god because they healed the lame.
It was because of the myths they knew.
Once upon a time, two gods, Tsu and Hermera, came down to this world disguised as humans, but no one
They did not welcome them. But later, two old peasants and a couple
We welcome you and welcome you. The farmer was Phileon and his wife Basius. As a result
Tsu and Herme annihilated all the people and saved only Buddha Phileon.
It is said that he became two great trees when he died while guarding the shrine.
Those who were aware of this myth believed that Paul raised the crippled man to a wonderful divine miracle.
Let us exercise our power, so that the people of this place will not be as famous as before the wrath of the gods.
So he was afraid to do the sacrifice. They consider Barnabas to be the king.
He considered Paul, who was younger than Barnabas and a little less handsome than Barnabas, as Herme, the spokesman.
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3. Purpose of Gospel Preaching
They couldn't stand it when they saw people trying to deify themselves by offering sacrifices to the apostles.
He complained as he tore his clothes. Jews have expressed great sorrow or wrath since ancient times.
It was customary to tear off the outer garments when serving. For this action, Paul and Barnabas blasphemed
expressed a strong dislike for The glory they deserve to go to God
For fear of returning to themselves, they strongly restrained it.
This attitude of Paul and Barnabas is good for those who have received the gift of healing today.
becomes an example. To make it clear to believers that it is God who works
You must give thanks to God for the miraculous healing.
After Paul and Barnabas restrained them, they forsook their vain works and turned to God.
He said that he would come and preached the gospel. Evangelists are those who represent only God.
Those who have been commissioned.
<Conclusion>
Even those of us who have received the mission of the gospel, those who preach only the gospel, no matter what we encounter
it should be