22 After removing Saul, he made David their king. Godtestified concerning him: ‘I have found David son ofJesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everythingI want him to do.‘ - P115
24 Before the coming of Jesus, John preached repenrtance and baptism to all the people of Israel. - P116
30 But God raised him from the dead, 31 and for manydays he was seen by those who had traveled with himfrom Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now his witnessesto our people." - P117
Paul summarizes Israel‘s history at a synagogue in Antioch. God chose theirancestors, led them out of Egypt, gave them Canaan, appointed judges andkings, and from David‘s descendants brought Jesus, the Savior of Israel. - P115
TheJews condemned Jesus when they asked Pilate to execute Him. But God raisedHim from the dead and now, many are His witnesses. - P115
As Paul‘s journey continues, he is given an opportunity to preach in asynagogue. Before he gets to what Jesus has done, he seeks commonground with his audience by focusing on what God has done through-out Jewish history. - P118
His message emphasizes and encourages his listenersto reflect on God‘s sovereignty and faithfulness through the centuries.
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As we read these words, we can be encouraged because we know thatthe same God who was ever faithful to the Israelites will be ever faithfulto us. - P118
For this reason, we should view our entire lives through the lens ofGod‘s provision. - P118
This will allow us to share the complete story of whatGod has done in our lives. - P118
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