Jealousy Kills
ACTS 13:44-52 On the next Sabbath almost the entire city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and talked abusively against what Paul was saying.
Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “We had to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “I have made you a light for the Gentiles that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.”
When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
The word of the Lord spread through the whole region. But the Jews incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.
So Paul and Barnabas shook the dust from their feet in protest against the Jews and went to Iconium. And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
3 ROADBLOCKS OBSTRUCTING THE GOSPEL
___________ a dominant philosophy denying absolute truth exists, and argues for religious equality for all.
____________ which focuses on action and information and leaves little time for meditation or thinking.
______________ groups who only seek the “supernatural,” without a balanced theology. Thrill seekers, not thinkers!