Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
… as for zeal, persecuting the church;
Summary: Paul’s zeal for persecuting the church provides a window into who Paul is and the depth of his love for God.
The keyword in this passage is “zeal,” so let’s take a closer look at what it means.
Interestingly, the Greek word for “zeal” is very similar to our English word. In Greek, the word is “zẽlos.” (Zee, I told you! 🙂 )
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The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.
Summary: Paul’s description of those who shared the Gospel out of love touches the heart as we explore the relationship Paul had with his followers.
The word Paul uses for “love” is that well-known Greek word, “agapē.” This form of love is most often associated with God’s love for us.
Human love is often transactional. We “love” in a way that demands “love” in return. If we are not loved as we think we should be, human love can turn to hate in an instant.
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Summary: Paul points us to a place where God wants us to be. If we are following Jesus, that is where he is leading us.
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