Why didn’t people at the time of Jesus assume the Messiah would suffer? What were the dynamics like among Jews, pagans, and believers in cities Paul visited? How does context clarify New Testament passages that sound anti-Semitic? This week, Pastor Jeff and Jordan discuss underlying themes from the story of Paul’s stay in Thessalonica.

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This episode of The Beyond Sunday Podcast expands upon the sermon “When Jealous People Attack | Acts 17:1–9.” In this sermon series, we will follow the journeys of the Apostle Paul and his companions as they trust and follow Jesus to new places and new challenges.