Sketches from the Life of Paul (1883) — PDF Scan 62
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PREACHING AMONG THE ΠΕΑΤΙΙΕΝ . 55 closeeverydoorby whichthemessengeroftruth might have accessto thepeople. The apostlesnext went to Lystraand Derbe, citiesof Lycaonia. These were inhabitedby a heathen, superstitiouspeople; but among them were soulsthat would hearand acceptthedoctrineof Christ. The apostleschosetolaborin those citiesbecause they would not theremeet Jewish prejudiceand persecution. They now came incontactwithan entirelynew element,- heathen superstitionand idolatry. The apostles,in theirwork,met allgradesof people,and allkindsoffaithand religion. They were brought in oppositionto Jewishbigotry and intolerance,sorcery,blasphemy,unjustimagistrateswho lovedto exercisetheirpower,false shepherds,superstition,and idolatry. Whilepersecutionand oppositionmet them on everyhand, victorystillcrowned their efforts,and converts were dailyaddedtothefaith. In Lystra therewas no Jewish synagogue, though therewere a few Jews in theplace. The templeof Jupiteroccupieda conspicuouspositionthere. Paul and Barnabasappearedin the citytogether, teachingthe doctrineof Christ with greatpower and eloquence. The credulous peoplebelievedthem tobe godscome down from Heaven. As the apostlesgatheredthe people about them,and explainedtheirstrangebelief, theworshipersofJupitersoughttoconnectthese doctrines,as faras they were able,with theirown superstitiousfaith.Paul addressed them in the Greek language, presentingfortheirconsiderationsuch subjects as would leadthem to a correctknowledge of Him who shouldbe theobjectof theiradoration.