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A man is stoned, left for dead, and then gets up to walk to the next city to preach. That’s not legend—that’s Acts 14. We take you into the dust of Iconium and Lystra, where a single healing flips a city from adoration to assault and reveals how fragile public praise can be when truth collides with power.

We walk through the chapter’s stark turns: a lame man stands on healed legs, the crowd prepares sacrifices as if Paul and Barnabas are gods, and agitators from nearby cities arrive to poison minds. Stones fly. Paul falls. Then he rises and keeps moving. Together we explore what drives that kind of resolve, why Barnabas’ quiet steadiness matters as much as bold preaching, and how young churches survive chaos through prayer, fasting, and the appointment of wise elders. This is a study in resilience, leadership, and the unglamorous work that holds a community together when pressure mounts.

You’ll hear us unpack the nature of crowds, the pull of idolatry, and the deep spiritual opposition that organizes against the gospel. We reflect on how God confirms his word with power when needed, sustains people through real tribulation, and opens doors of faith to those far from religious centers. The takeaways are practical: resist the frenzy, stick with your church family through conflict, honor the partners who carry weight without fanfare, and let Scripture anchor your reactions when emotions run hot. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when you’re bruised by life, Acts 14 offers a roadmap—purpose that outlasts pain and a mission that outlives praise.

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