1. Begging for Truth
Acts 13:42-52

2. The Unbelieving Jews
They reject God 44 On the next Sabbath almost the whole city came together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul. Acts 13:44-45

3. The Unbelieving Jews
They reject God 50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and prominent women and the chief men of the city, raised up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region. Acts 13:50

4. The Unbelieving Jews
They reject God 51 But they shook off the dust from their feet against them, and came to Iconium. 52 And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:51-52

5. The Unbelieving Jews
God rejects them. 46 Then Paul and Barnabas grew bold and said, “It was necessary that the word of God should be spoken to you first; but since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, behold, we turn to the Gentiles. Acts 13:46

6. The Believing Gentiles
The foretelling 47 For so the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ” Acts 13:47

7. The Believing Gentiles
The fulfilling 48 Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was being spread throughout all the region. Acts 13:48-49

8. Lessons for us today.
What we learn from the Jews 1. If we do what the Jews did, then we will face the same fate the Jews faced. 2. If we want eternal life we must obey & receive God’s word.

9. Lessons for us today.
What we learn from the Jews “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life. John 5:24

10. Lessons for us today.
What we learn from the Gentiles These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. Acts 17:11

11. Conclusion
1. Who are we like? We can know by our response to God & His word. 2. How do we respond? Are we eager or are we angry and unwilling to obey?