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Building a Bridge of Faith
Commentators note that Paul wisely begins his sermon by recounting the history of Israel. This was a familiar and beloved story for his Jewish audience. By starting with their shared heritage—God's choice of their ancestors and the miraculous Exodus—Paul established common ground and showed that the message about Jesus was the fulfillment of their history, not a departure from it.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 13:17
18th Century
Theologian
The God of this people. Who has manifested himself as the particular friend and protector of this nation. This implied a belief that he ha…
AT Robertson
On Acts 13:17
Chose (εξελεξατο). First aorist middle (indirect), selected for himself. Israel was the chosen people.
Exalted
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 13:17
19th Century
Bishop
The God of this people of Israel.—It will be observed that St. Paul, as far as the plan of his discourse is concerned, follows in …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Acts 13:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 13:17
Paul’s exhortation begins with a review of Israel’s history that emphasizes the pattern of God’s redemptive activity from Abraham to David. It is a…
John Calvin
On Acts 13:17
16th Century
Theologian
The God of this people. This preface testified that Paul was undertaking no new thing that might lead the people away from the law of Mose…
John Gill
On Acts 13:17
17th Century
Pastor
The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and their seed after them, to be a pec…
Matthew Henry
On Acts 13:14–31
17th Century
Minister
When we come together to worship God, we must do so not only through prayer and praise, but also by reading and hearing the word of God. Merely rea…