INTRODUCTION

Paul’s steadfastness in the gospel caused a stir in Asia. He boldly declared that idols were no gods at all. This preaching angered local craftsmen, and they met to discuss what should be done with Paul. The fear began to spread and the whole city was filled with confusion. As some of Paul’s companions were ushered into the theatre, the crowd cried out conflicting things to the point that many had no idea why they were gathered together. The people were confused. They were unable to discern the reality of the situation because of the conflicting reports. Confusion exists when there are conflicting statements or feelings to the point that one is unable to discern the truth.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) A man of God was given instructions about delivering a message at the altar in Bethel. He repeated the instructions to Jeroboam and to a prophet who met him later. He was confused when the prophet lied and told him something different. He should have listened to God (1 Kings 13:7-10 [7] And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward. [8] And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place: [9] For so was it charged me by the word of the LORD, saying, Eat no bread, nor drink water, nor turn again by the same way that thou camest. [10] So he went another way, and returned not by the way that he came to Bethel.
  See All..., 15-26; Galatians 1:8But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
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• Have you ever had mixed feelings about a particular issue to the point that you were confused? Where did the mixed feelings originate?
• Eve must have been confused in the garden. She had heard that she would die if she partook of the forbidden fruit, but the Devil told her she would not. Whose voice did she obey?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God for a clear mind in the presence of conflicting thoughts.
• Ask God to guard you from confusion.

HYMN

Amazing Grace

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