Acts 13:17 Meaning and Explanation
“The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul recounts how God chose Israel's ancestors and delivered them powerfully out of Egypt.
What Does Acts 13:17 Mean?
Paul begins his sermon with history, tracing how the God of Israel chose the patriarchs, multiplied the people during their sojourn in Egypt, and brought them out with a mighty arm. He grounds the gospel in the long story of God's faithful dealings with His people.
Every chapter of salvation rests on what God has already done. By recalling the exodus, Paul reminds his hearers that their God is a rescuer who acts with power on behalf of His people. The high arm that delivered Israel foreshadows the greater deliverance now at hand in Christ. To know the Savior, one must first remember the God who has been faithful from the beginning.
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What does Acts 13:17 mean?
Paul recounts how God chose Israel's ancestors and delivered them powerfully out of Egypt.