Acts 13:16-41
Summary for Acts 13:16-41: 13:16-41 a Paul accepted the invitation, motioned to quiet his audience (cp. 19:33 b; 21:40 c), and launched into a straightforward proclamation of the Good News. This is Paul’s first great speech in Acts, and it provides a model of his preaching to a Jewish audience (see 22:1-21 d).Summary for Acts 13:17-22: 13:17-22 e To establish common ground, Paul traced Jewish history from the Exodus onward, stressing the Jews’ powerful deliverance from Egyptian bondage, the providential occupation of their inheritance in Canaan, the establishment of the monarchy, the removal of Saul, and the special place of David.
13:22 f David was a man after God’s own heart despite his sins (e.g., 2 Sam 11–12 g).
Summary for Acts 13:23-25: 13:23-25 h Paul here moved to the theme of his message: Jesus, one of David’s descendants, was God’s promised Savior of Israel. The Messiah’s way had been prepared by John the Baptist, who insisted that Israel needed to repent ... and turn to God and be baptized. John was a humble servant who simply cleared the ground for the one whose coming he announced.
Summary for Acts 13:26-37: 13:26-37 i Paul reviewed the shameful treatment Jesus had received, involving unjust condemnation and death. But God raised Jesus from the dead, as attested by witnesses. This message provides good news, for through Jesus sinners can experience the forgiveness of sins. But this message must be met with faith, or dire consequences will follow.
13:31 j The fact that Jesus was raised from the dead was well documented by witnesses.
Summary for Acts 13:38-41: 13:38-41 k Paul appealed for them to believe the message about Jesus, through whom there is forgiveness for your sins.
13:39 l Faith is prerequisite to being made right in God’s sight; this was not provided for in the law of Moses (Ps 14:1-3 m; see Rom 3:9-20 n).
Summary for Acts 13:40-41: 13:40-41 o Paul closed his message with a strong warning (cp. Heb 2:3 p). The Good News must not be ignored, neglected, or rejected, or frightening consequences will follow.
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