S – Paul and Barnabas boldly replied, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.

Acts 13:46 CSB

O – Commentary:  

It was necessary that the apostles go to the Jews first for a number of reasons. First, the coming of the earthly kingdom depended on Israel’s response to the coming of Christ (cf. Matt. 23:39; Rom. 11:26). Second, only after Israel rejected the gospel could Paul devote himself to the Gentiles. Third, the message of Jesus is fundamentally Jewish in that the Old Testament, the Messiah, and the promises are all Jewish

 “Acts,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – God’s word is central to the formation of the early church to both the Jewish people and the Gentiles for salvation and relationship.  The same holds true for the believer and non-believer.  The word of God has not changed since its writings and brings life with God today.

R – Lord, thank you for your Word.  I ask that it work in me today to bring me closer to you.