Acts 17:10-15

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In Berea

10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. 12 As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men. 13 But when the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, some of them went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up. 14 The believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea. 15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.

Study Notes: These will be added as I am able.

17:11 How do you evaluate sermons and teachings? The people in Berea opened the Scriptures for themselves and searched for truths to verify or disprove the message they heard. Always compare what you hear with what the Bible says. A preacher or teacher who gives God's true message will never contradict or explain away anything that is found in God's Word.

17:15 Athens, with its magnificent buildings and many gods, was a center for Greek culture, philosophy, and education. Philosophers and educated men were always ready to hear something new, so they invited Paul to speak to them at the meeting of the Areopagus (17:18, 19).

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The Bible read this morning reminded once again how strong, powerful, trustworthy, and everlasting God's Truth is. It stands firm under scrutiny. God invites us to seek truth and to believe. He gave us brains, each one of us, so that we can think and search and corroborate and verify throughout history. The Berean Jews did that and many believed. Christian apologists like Sean and Josh McDowell ("Evidence That Demands A Verdict") do it. Journalists like Lee Stroble did it. And even today many join with others to bring out the truth. Even before Paul, there were these women who went to the tomb of their Savior on the Sunday after Jesus was crucified to find it empty. When they saw that Jesus was alive, they told the disciples. When John and Peter heard, they also ran to the tomb to see for themselves. Jesus showed himself to them later, just as he had promised. Instance after instance, evidence after evidence, time after time. Truth stands on its own. God's only begotten Son, the Way, the Truth, the Everlasting Life.

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Hallelujah! Praise to my risen Savior! Thank you, Lord, that your glory was made known to me. And thank You that You would find my inquisitive mind worthy to satisfy with Your truth such that You sent Your Holy Spirit of Truth to both convict me so that I see my unworthiness, and to remind me of Your teachings and promises and love--mostly Your love. What a wonderful day You have given to us to celebrate life and Your living Presence with us. We offer our praises and prayers to You as You taught--In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Have a Blessed Day!