Being amazed by what God does isn’t the same as being changed by Him.

As we continue through Paul’s early ministry, this week’s sermon explores the difference between observing God’s work and actually participating in it. While some were astonished by Paul’s transformation, it didn’t lead to heart change. Meanwhile, the disciples responded with cautious wisdom, slow to trust yet open to grace as Barnabas extended a hand on Paul’s behalf.

This passage challenges us to examine whether our understanding of grace has been shaped more by the world than by Scripture. Biblical grace does not ignore wisdom or bypass discernment; instead, it holds both in tension, calling us to be faithful stewards of the people and community God has entrusted to us.