Thought for the Week

Paul and Barnabas did not travel far this time. The city of Lystra is less than 20 miles from Iconium. But it seems almost a whole different world. It is indeed a Roman city but more like an outpost. It is said to have been a wild city, untamed, nearly uncivilized. They had their own language or at least used their language a lot. They likely did not even have a synagogue of the Jews, or Paul would have begun his ministry there.

It seems likely Paul was speaking with individuals or perhaps a small group of people. While speaking, he noticed a man who seemed to be listening, and somehow, Paul b...