The Jewish leaders in Corinth had watched Paul long enough. They'd seen Crispus cross over, neighbors getting baptized, the synagogue losing ground. So they organized. Luke uses the same word for their united attack that he uses for the early church praying together. Same energy, opposite direction. They dragged Paul to the bema, the marble judgment seat in the heart of Corinth, and demanded a ruling from Gallio, the Roman proconsul. Paul opened his mouth to defend himself. Gallio cut him off before a word came out. He saw through the case in seconds and threw it out. One dismissal from the brother of Seneca created roughly a decade of legal protection for the gospel across the empire. Sometimes God's protection comes through people who couldn't care less about your theology.
What is Acts Daily Devotional Podcast?
What if the story of the early church isn’t just history, but a blueprint for following Jesus today? The Acts Daily Devotional Podcast is a 141-day journey through the book of Acts in the Bible, hosted by Pastor Derek. Each short episode combines Scripture and practical teaching to help inspire your daily chair time with God, whether at home or on your drive to work. Starting April 26, discover how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to advance the mission of Jesus from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth.