Thought for the Week

Paul has been stoned to death in Lystra. Is that the "wind-up" of the story? No. He rises from the pile of stones that killed him and goes right back into the city. Now, it is easy to wonder why he was not attacked again. Remember, the people here had seen a miracle and were ready to worship this man until some opponents from out of town persuaded them to kill him. The fear of punishment from the Roman government might have fallen on them. The sight of this bruised and battered man walking with courage among them might have brought fear and shame to their hearts and minds.

At any rate, Paul fe...