Read Acts 13
The missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas began as the church in
Antioch led by the Holy Spirit prayed for them and sent them out.
Certainly some new areas were more receptive to the gospel than
others. What is so great to see is how the story of Jesus was told in
various audiences. Paul began in the synagogues appealing to the Jews
and God-fearers by starting with the Patriarchs through Egypt, Moses,
and David all they way up to Jesus. Paul appealed to his audience by
starting with common ground before moving to the good news of Jesus.
When we share the gospel, we are to do the same. We start with
information that is common before moving to the truth of Jesus' life,
crucifixtion, burial, and resurrection. Then a call to respond if
they are receiving the message with conviction and hunger.
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