There’s an old saying ‘The Old Testament is the New Testament concealed, and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.’ This view of scripture conveys how the Old Testament includes symbols and prophesies that were fulfilled by Jesus. In a fascinating study in Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador presents several examples of scripture’s remarkable foreshadowing of Jesus.

In Acts Chapter 15 a heated debate arose over whether the new Gentile believers should be circumcised, and follow Jewish law. As we explore how they settled the issue, Pastor Brett Meador turns to the Old Testament in Today’s Word to remarkably find the answer in a striking parallel between Joseph and Jesus, providing great insight into salvation by grace through faith.

As they continued their first missionary journey in Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas encountered extraordinary opportunities but also fierce opposition. But despite the violent uprisings – and even a near-death experience for Paul – Pastor Brett Meador notes in Today’s Word, they continued performing miracles, preaching the Gospel, and strengthening the faith of new believers.

It’s been said that successful ministry creates opposition. And that’s what Paul and Barnabas certainly experienced while ministering in Iconium. Though many believed, they were also met by others that not only rejected the message, but stirred up others to reject the messengers. Pastor Brett Meador has more from Today’s Word in a verse-by-verse account from Acts Chapter 14.

It’s been said that successful ministry creates opposition. And that’s what Paul and Barnabas certainly experienced while ministering in Iconium. Though many believed, they were also met by others that not only rejected the message, but stirred up others to reject the messengers. Pastor Brett Meador has more from Today’s Word in a verse-by-verse account from Acts Chapter 14.

In Acts Chapter 14 the missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas continued as they faithfully preached the grace of the gospel to the multitudes in Iconium. Some believed, others rejected, and the city became divided. But despite the growing opposition, Pastor Brett Meador notes the apostles’ courage to stand for Christ, and the wisdom to trust God’s leading in Today’s Word.

After a miraculous healing of a lame beggar through Paul, the gathered crowds of Act 14 are eager to worship him and Barnabas as gods. Moments later, those same people are persuaded to stone Paul instead. Yet from Today’s Word, Pastor Brett reflects on Paul’s sermon of how our faith must be anchored in the unchanging truth of God's Word - faithful despite man’s faithlessness.

Following the healing of the crippled beggar, Paul and Barnabas are mistaken for gods, leading Paul to address the fervent crowd in Acts Chapter 14, redirecting their misplaced worship to the one true God of the Bible. While clarifying the folly of idolatry, Paul reflects on how God reveals Himself through creation - a remarkable observation for us too… in Today’s Word.

We’ve learned that the apostle Paul, traditionally credited with authoring 13 epistles of the Bible, embarked on his first missionary journey with Barnabas in Acts Chapter 13. And coming up, Pastor Brett Meador reflects on the passage acknowledging the preparation, dedication, and application of Paul’s bold preaching that make up our verse-by-verse study of Today’s Word.

Paul and Barnabas embark on their first missionary journey in Acts Chapter 13, encountering both fierce opposition and incredible opportunities. Along the way, they faced resistance from a hostile sorcerer and Paul’s first sermon angered the Jews, yet blessing the Gentiles eager to receive the gospel. Pastor Brett Meador reflects on the early church growth from Today’s Word.