Faith & Love: A One Year Bible Reading Plan - Part 5ናሙና
Even after the disciples were set free from jail, they continued to preach the gospel despite the persecution they were facing. In this verse, Luke describes two very important aspects of their strategy in spreading the good news – the content of the message and the context in which this message was proclaimed.
The good news of Jesus is not just a feel-good message. It is deeply transformational. It is all about the fact that Jesus is the Messiah and that he chose to reveal the love of God for humanity in his life, death, and resurrection. This message is for everyone, everywhere, and whoever believes in Him will receive the gift of a new life.
The good news of the gospel changes you to such an extent that you become the embodiment of it in your everyday life. Paul later teaches that we have been given the ministry of reconciliation. Firstly, to the religious people around us (temple). Secondly, to the people closest to us (homes).
Where can you start to share the good news today?