Scripture Post #1,059: *PRESUMED DEAD*

Acts 14:19: 

"And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead."

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The context below explains how the people of a certain city were persuaded by the Jews to partake in stoning Paul. They stoned him so badly that they thought they'd killed him. Paul survived to continue preaching the Gospel. 

I really dislike complaining. After reading about the Apostle Paul, I can't complain and not be bothered by it. I can't hear complaints and not be bothered by them. What do we really have to complain about? Have you read the book of Job? And it's like, GOD's people think that Christians don't have to go through pain and suffering. Suffering for the sake of the Cross is an honor. It's a privilege. It's a blessing. Murmuring and complaining is what held the Israelites stagnant in the wilderness for 40 years. 

May we learn from Scripture and complain no more. 

Context:

Acts 14:11: "And when the people saw what Paul had done, they lifted up their voices, saying in the speech of Lycaonia, The gods are come down to us in the likeness of men."

V. 12: "And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker." 

V. 13: "Then the priest of Jupiter, which was before their city, brought oxen and garlands unto the gates, and would have done sacrifice with the people."

V. 14: "Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,"

V. 15: "And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:"

V. 16: "Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways."

V. 17: "Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness."

V. 18: "And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them."

V. 19: "And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead."

Originally Published: Fri. 8/7/15