In today’s program, Paul Trask continues his study of Galatians by looking closely at the Apostle Paul’s confrontation of Peter at Antioch in chapter 2:11-14.
Why was Peter even in Gentile Antioch since they had already agreed that Peter would focus on Jews? (Galatians 2:6-9)
- Review of Peter’s experience with Cornelius, being called to account in Jerusalem, and then being imprisoned by Herod. (Acts 10-12)
- Peter’s miraculous escape from prison at the hands of an angel sent of God
- Peter’s departure from Jerusalem “for another place” (Acts 12:14)
The very powerful moral, behavioral & ethical lessons in this encounter
- Character
- Integrity
- Influence
- Peer pressure
- Group think
Paul Trask then relates a series of real world examples of the danger of bad influence, peer pressure and group think.
- In today’s business world
- In Christian ministries
- In the Church
The Apostle Paul had convictions – and a backbone. He stood up for what was right, when everyone else around him had caved into peer pressure.
Paul was a courageous whistleblower. How about you?
Silence is consent – “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”
Final question: If you were on trial for being a Christian – would there be enough evidence to convict you?
(Galatians 2:11-14, 2:6-9; Acts 10-12)