17 Three days later he called together the local Jewish leaders. When they had assembled, Paul said to them: “My brothers, although I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our ancestors, I was arrested in Jerusalem and handed over to the Romans. 18 They examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death. 19 The Jews objected, so I was compelled to make an appeal to Caesar. I certainly did not intend to bring any charge against my own people. 20 For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
21 They replied, “We have not received any letters from Judea concerning you, and none of our people who have come from there has reported or said anything bad about you. 22 But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.”
23 They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus. 24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe. Acts 28:17-24
Paul not only got a few Jewish leaders to hear him preach, but they invited more people. You wouldn’t expect 100% belief from all of them.
But the main point is that Paul preached the Word of God faithfully. That’s all he was asked to do.
That’s actually all we’re asked to do too.
Be faithful to what you know God wants you to do. That’s it. That’s the Gospel being lived out every day.
One response to “The Gospel in Blue Jeans”
amen – to preach the gospel – and that’s all – it’s really as simple as that isn’t it? Good word!! To me it’s like the old drag net tv show – “just the facts mam” 🙂