Text: John 19:19–20
Memory Verse: “Then many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, Greek and Latin” (John 19:20).
Pilate combined the three languages of the day in writing the title of PJesus on the cross, so that everyone would understand his intentions and beliefs about the innocence of Jesus. Apostle Paul excelled in the three
languages and used them to his advantage in spreading the Gospel. He spoke Hebrew when he was addressing the Jews (Acts 21:40), spoke Latin to the Roman overlords who would have flogged him, despite the fact that he was an
innocent Roman citizen (Acts 21:37), and used Greek freely among the Gentiles to whom he was sent.
The Hellenists (Acts 6:1) were people who had come to Jerusalem from all parts of the Roman Empire to settle in the holy city. Many of them had come on pilgrimages then decided to stay permanently. They lived in separate
communities and spoke Greek. They were mentioned in the early church. Though Athenians also spoke Greek, they got mixed up with certain philosophers of the Epicureans and Stoics. As a result, they called Paul a babbler after they had listened to his presentation of the Gospel message. Their language could not have been appealing. The language of the believer today should be the language of faith. Jesus originated this language. How would you use this language of faith? By
1. Living in total obedience to God.
2. Speaking things into existence.
3. Believing, praying and expecting results.
4. Keep listening to the word.
5. Living a Spirit-controlled life.
Prayer Points:
1. Lord, teach me to speak the language of faith in all situations.
2. Let me approach the throne of mercy that I might find grace to help in time of need.