And after the meeting of the synagogue broke up, many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who, as they spoke with them, urged them to continue in the grace of God. The next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and began to contradict what was spoken by Paul, reviling him.
Why didn't these Jews ask the pertinent question, "Why?" Why were these large crowds being attracted to the teachings of Paul and Barnabas? Were they hearing something that addressed their greatest needs? I think a key point may be that they reviled Paul, an ad hominem attack rather than using the Scriptures. Do I counter what I believe to be false and dangerous teaching Biblically or by besmirching the teacher?
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm
Mid-day: 119:
Evening: Psalm
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