Call: Matthew 16:17-18 Scripture: Acts 14:1-7 NASB The passage from Acts 14:1–7 reveals the consistent pattern of the early church's mission: bold, unchanging proclamation of the gospel in the face of persistent opposition, particularly from Jewish leaders who incite Gentile hostility and attempt to stone the apostles. Despite persecution, Paul and Barnabas remain steadfast, relying on the Lord's empowering presence, which validates their message through signs and wonders and draws both Jews and Greeks to faith. The division in Iconium underscores the reality that the gospel inevitably divides—producing both salvation and resistance—yet God remains sovereign, advancing His kingdom not by human strength or strategy, but through the power of His grace and the faithful witness of His people. The apostles' flight to Lystra and Derbe is not retreat, but strategic obedience, demonstrating that persecution does not hinder the gospel's progress, but often opens new avenues for its spread. Ultimately, the passage affirms that God's purposes are unstoppable, His Word is effective, and His people are called to depend wholly on Him, trusting that every trial and opposition serves His eternal design.

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