Ku yeen akëc kɔc ke ciëŋ Jeruthalem ku bänyken ŋic, lɔn nadë ke yen raan bï kɔc bɛ̈n kony. Ku keek akëc wël deet yiic aya, wël ke ye kɔc käk Nhialic tïŋ lɛ̈k ke wäär ye kueen akölaköl, aköl lɔ̈ŋ. Ku keek aacï wël kɔc käk Nhialic tïŋ cɔl aa tiiŋ kenhïïm, rin cï kek Jethu cɔl anäk.
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Acts tells us that the people of Jerusalem and their leaders didn't understand Jesus or what the prophets had said about him in the scriptures, so they ended up condemning him without realizing it was part of God's plan.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a storybook with clues about something amazing. Your friends don’t see these clues because they're not looking closely enough. So when that amazing thing happens, your friends mistakenly think it’s bad and try to stop it.
Historical Background
The Book of Acts was written by Luke, likely between AD 60-80. It records Paul's first missionary journey where he preaches this message in Antioch Pisidia. The audience includes both Jews and Gentiles, explaining how Jesus fits into Jewish prophecy.
Living It Out Today
Today, we might overlook important signs or messages because they're not obvious to us. For example, a colleague suggesting a new approach at work might seem risky but could lead to a breakthrough if we listen closely.
Topics
Understanding prophecyLeadership and responsibilityMisunderstanding God's planThe role of ScriptureBlindness to truthCondemnation vs. fulfillment