It's Absurd

Scott Beyer
09/20/23 - Bulletin

“For it seems absurd to me in sending a prisoner, not to indicate also the charges against him.” (Acts 25:27)

            When it comes to the persecution of Christians, there is no logic to it.  The world doesn’t require logic.  The world hates Jesus.  They hate His moral stances.  They hate the idea of Him having authority over them.  They hate the idea that they need to be forgiven.  Sometimes, they even hate the simplicity of the gospel because it humbles all of us.

            When the Jews persecuted Paul and attempted to have him killed, they didn’t even give the governor one charge worthy of being written down.  It was absurd.  Sometimes, that’s just the way it is.

            Don’t try and find the logic in darkness.  Cling to the light and accept that hate is often irrational.  If you are doing what is right, you will face irrational opposition.

Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites

Today’s Reading: Acts 25:21-27

Questions to ask:

1. How does this show the continuation of Jesus’ work now going on in the church?
2. How is the gospel, Paul’s preaching, and/or Paul’s defense received?
3. What is the Holy Spirit doing in this text?
4. What in our reading shows how Paul handled adversity and difficulty?

This year, #Biblebites are following the life and writings of Paul.  If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2023-vision

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