Scripture text for Tuesday, April 20th, 2010: Acts 13:1-14:28
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My NIV commentary sums up the Book of Acts as a drama construction that delays introduction of the hero until the stage is finally set. Beginning in chapter 13, the spotlight in Acts moves from Peter to Paul (Saul) and follows him throughout the rest of the book. The story unfolds with Paul’s response to the Holy Spirit’s prompting—he is called to teach in opposition to the Jewish dignitaries—and he does it. As a result of his obedience, thousands are led to Christ. The commentary explains it like this: