As Usual

Pete Kersker - Jul 21, 2026

So they shook the dust off their feet as a warning to them and went to Iconium. And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit (Acts 13:51-52 NIV).

Paul (Saul) and Barnabas (Joseph) are now on a journey led by the Holy Spirit. They've traveled by sea twice now, to and from the island of Cyprus. Now, they have been run out of Antioch in Pisidia.

At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue (Acts 14:1a NIV).

They've gone to enough places that now they have a "usual" pattern. First, they attend synagogue services on the Sabbath. There, they can speak to the Israelites who know the Scriptures, are anticipating the Messiah (Anointed One), and understand the meaning of the statement, Jesus is the Christ.

There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed (Acts 14:1b NIV).

Do you have usual patterns in your life?
Which ones help you walk together with God?
Do you have any patterns that are used to help others walk with God?