✝️ Redirection Ain't Rejection Text: Acts 13:13–51 Big Idea: God's mission moves forward even when people resist it. The gospel redirects, not retreats. It goes where hearts are ready, not where pride resists.A History of God's Faithfulness (Acts 13:13–25) Paul begins by recounting Israel's story—a story of divine initiative. He shows how God chose, led, endured, gave, and raised up leaders for His people. It's a bridge-building approach, not a bridge-burning one. Paul's tone is not accusatory. He meets them in their shared memory before presenting Jesus as the promised Savior.Reflection: Who needs you to tell the gospel not as a break from their past but as its fulfillment?The Presentation of the Savior (Acts 13:26–39) Paul connects the dots from David to Jesus. The law couldn't justify, but Jesus can. David saw decay; Jesus did not. What was promised has now been fulfilled. Paul's use of Psalm 2 and Isaiah 55 shows how Jesus is not a theological stretch but the scriptural solution.Reflection: Who around you might already be halfway to Jesus and just needs someone to finish the story?Warning & Costs of Discipleship (Acts 13:38–41) Paul offers radical hope: "Everyone who believes is freed..." But he also sounds a prophetic warning from Habakkuk: "Don't scoff. Don't miss what God is doing." Habakkuk warned of Babylon's rise. Paul warns of missing Jesus. Don't let familiarity with religion harden your heart to revelation.Reflection: Am I open to how God might surprise me, or have I grown spiritually skeptical?Reception and Rejection (Acts 13:42–51) The gospel finds two responses: the curious and the jealous. When the crowd shows up, the power struggle begins. But Paul doesn't pout. He pivots. Isaiah 49:6 reminds us that this was always about the nations. The Gentiles rejoice, not because they just heard news, but because they now belong.Reflection: Where is God calling you to keep going, even after people pushed back?🙏 Walk It Out: 5-Day DevotionalDay 1 – Tell the Story Acts 13:16–25; Deuteronomy 6:20–25 Walk It Out: Who needs to hear how God's story connects with theirs?Day 2 – Fulfillment, Not Fantasy Acts 13:26–37; Psalm 2 Walk It Out: How can you show Jesus fulfills, not replaces, what others already hope for?Day 3 – Don't Miss the Moment Acts 13:38–41; Habakkuk 1:5 Walk It Out: Where might God be doing something you didn't expect, and how will you respond?Day 4 – When the Room Turns Acts 13:42–45; Proverbs 27:4 Walk It Out: Are you willing to stay on mission even when others grow jealous?Day 5 – Pivot, Don't Pout Acts 13:46–51; Isaiah 49:6 Walk It Out: Who might be open to the gospel that you've been overlooking?🗣️ Adult Bible Class & Family Discussion QuestionsWhat was Paul’s strategy for presenting the gospel in the synagogue, and how does it model respectful dialogue? ︾ Acts 13:16–23 Follow-Up: Who are you trying to reach who needs you to start with shared ground?What is the significance of Paul’s use of Psalm 2 and Isaiah 55 in proving Jesus as Messiah? ︾ Acts 13:33–35; Psalm 2; Isaiah 55:3 Follow-Up: How can you learn to read the Old Testament through the lens of Jesus?Why was the resurrection central to Paul's message? ︾ Acts 13:30–37 Follow-Up: What does Christ’s resurrection say about the credibility of His promises to you?How does Paul balance invitation and warning in his sermon? ︾ Acts 13:38–41; Habakkuk 1:5 Follow-Up: Why do both grace and truth need to be present in gospel conversations?What caused the shift in reception from interest to hostility? ︾ Acts 13:42–45 Follow-Up: How do you stay faithful to God's mission when others turn on you?What does Paul’s use of Isaiah 49:6 reveal about God's heart for the nations? ︾ Acts 13:47; Isaiah 49:6 Follow-Up: Where might God be calling you to go, even if it's uncomfortable?How did the Gentiles respond to their inclusion in God's plan? ︾ Acts 13:48–52 Follow-Up: Who in your life needs to know they belong in God’s family?🗾 Quick Scripture Reference List Acts 13:13–51 – Paul's sermon in Pisidian Antioch and its aftermath Psalm 2 – You are my Son, today I have begotten you Isaiah 55:3 – The sure mercies of David Habakkuk 1:5 – A work in your days you would not believe Isaiah 49:6 – A light for the Gentiles Deuteronomy 6:20–25 – Tell your children the story Proverbs 27:4 – Who can stand before jealousy


























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