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Acts 13:16-20

Standing up, Paul motioned with his hand and said: 'Fellow Israelites and you Gentiles who worship God, listen to me! The God of the people of Israel chose our ancestors; he made the people prosper during their stay in Egypt; with mighty power he led them out of that country; for about forty years he endured their conduct in the wilderness; and he overthrew seven nations in Canaan, giving their land to his people as their inheritance. All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.' (NIVUK)

All good communication needs to make a connection with the audience: something they already know or have experienced. The parables of Jesus used that principle to help people to relate to His message. In these verses, the Apostle Paul had been invited to speak in the synagogue in Antioch, in Pisidia (Acts 13:14-15). Their worship services included prayer and a time to hear God's Word read and explained. Paul recognised that this was a gospel opportunity; so he started by identifying with them as fellow Israelites, and warmly welcoming interested Gentiles who had come to learn the truth