Do not be discouraged when rejected, for God has prepared the people | Lessons from Paul in Corinth
Wednesday lesson
Data count
The verses summarize the thematic.
"There are a lot of people in this city."
Reading the Bible: Acts 18: 4-10
Key Thoughts: Despite the preaching work facing opposition and discouragement, God knows that there are many more people ready to receive the truth, and that He will always be with His servants.
1. Paul preaches the gospel in Corinth (Acts 18: 4-8)
What happened?
Paul entered the synagogue on every Sabbath.
Use the Bible to prove that Jesus is the Messiah.
Persuade both Jews and Greeks to believe Christ.
Obstacles found
When the gospel was preached,
Many Jews resist.
Slowly saying bad words, blaspheming God.
Trying to destroy Paul's reputation.
Obstructing evangelical work
The Greek word blaspheme means
Say defamation.
Blasphemy, God.
Slanderous.
Saying bad words slowly
2. How did Paul respond?
Instead of arguing,
Paul.
Shake the dust off the clothes.
Declared himself acquitted of responsibility.
Turned to preaching to the Gentiles
This is an example of honesty, when some reject the gospel.
3. God makes fruitful works
Despite the resistance,
God blessed Paul's work.
Sample
Crispus
The synagogue master.
Believe Jesus.
The whole family was baptized.
Besides,
Many more Corinthians
Hear the gospel.
Believe
Baptized.
Show that.
The word of God does not return to waste (Isaiah 55: 11).
4. How did Paul feel?
Even the work is fruitful.
Paul still feels
Soft.
Scared.
Worried.
As mentioned in
1 Corinthians 2: 3
"I am with you in weakness, in fear, and in great fear."
God's servants also have fear, but can continue to serve Him.
5. The Lord encouraged Paul (Acts 18: 9-10)
Night
Jesus said to Paul in a vision,
"Don't be afraid, but keep talking. Don't be silent, because I am with you. No one can hurt you, because I have many in this city."
4 promises
1. Don't be afraid
God knows our feelings.
Consolation when we are frightened.
2. Keep talking.
Don't stop declaring the truth.
Difficulty is not a reason to stop serving.
3. We are with you
God does not abandon servants.
He is in every situation.
4. We have many people in this city.
There are still people ready for the truth.
God knows who is seeking Him.
6. Relevance to Isaiah 41: 10
"Do not be afraid, for I am with you; do not be afraid; for I am your God; I will strengthen you, and I will help you; I will sustain you with my righteous right hand."
This promise clearly matches Paul's events.
Don't be afraid.
God is with you.
He gives strength.
He helped.
He sustains.
Spiritual lesson
✅ Resistance doesn't mean God abandoned it.
✅ Fear doesn't mean lack of belief.
✅ God knows that there are many more people waiting to receive the gospel.
✅ God's works will bear fruit in his time.
✅ The word of God will never return to waste.
Application in life
Don't stop testifying even if denied.
Trust that God works behind it.
When discouraged, think of the promise in Isaiah 41: 10.
Believe that God prepared people for salvation.
Serve Him faithfully, even without immediate results.
Important Bible Verse
Acts 18: 4-10 - Paul preaches in Corinth.
1 Corinthians 2: 3 - Paul acknowledged his weakness and fear.
Isaiah 41: 10 - God dwells and strengthens.
Isaiah 55: 11 - The word of God does not return to waste.
Thematic summary
Although Paul faced opposition, fear, and discouragement, Jesus encouraged: "Do not be afraid...I'm with you...We have many in this city, "God sees those who are ready to open up to the truth before we see it, so our duty is to preach the gospel faithfully, and the result is his duty, who keeps the word fruitful in his will.
Blessings
May God give you strength, courage, and peace; be sure that He is always present, and lead you to those ready to receive the truth, that life and service may bear fruit for His glory. Amen. 🙏
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