“Tëta wasu Jerusalén pewa reta jare itenondewa reta wɨrowia’ä Jesús ko jae Upuruepɨ wae Tumpa wi ou wae. Jae reta uikuaata tëi ko kua rewa. Echa’ä opa mbutuu ara pe uyapɨsaka reta tëi kía umɨngeta Tumpa iñee arakae umɨmbeu wae reta uikuatía wae re. Jare joko pe uyekuatía kawi oï Upuruepɨ wae outa iko wae rewa,” jei. “Erëi jae reta uikuaa kawi’ä. Jáeramo umbɨjeko reta Jesús uyukaka reta waerä. Jare jukuärái opa uyapo reta jokua uyekuatía oï wae uikuaaka yandewe uyeyapota iko wae,” jei.
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