READ: Acts 17
Jesus-follower
Paul continued his second pilgrimage through Thessolonica, Beroea, and
Athens. His experiences varied:
·
the
Thessalonians rejected him outright for “turning their world upside down”
·
the
Beroeans welcomed him warmly
·
at
Athens, the very best thinkers engaged with him in vigorous discourse
At
each city, people responded to Paul’s good news. Many began eagerly examining the scriptures,
and easily believed.
At
Athens, the high level of intellectual sophistication required Paul to make
connections between the loveliness people
worshiped and the God who creates loveliness. Their insatiable hunger for novelty mandated an
effort to reveal the steadfastness of God. v21
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Have
you ever been accused of “turning someone’s world upside down” with God’s good
news? Y/N Why or why not?
Do
you ceaselessly prioritize the “latest” novelties?
¨ 24 hr news
¨ Facebook
¨ Twitter
¨ Instagram
¨ Pinterest
¨ Snapchat
¨ Email
Paul
helped the Athenians realize that their love for mercy, creativity, honesty,
justice, humility, and love each originates from the same source: the
Lord. How might you help someone
realize the same?
Do
any of our Earlysvillian neighbors enjoy grace, mercy, love, humility, beauty,
or joy without realizing the source?
Y/N
What
is our role in God’s mission to reveal the Source?
Invitation:
Read, reflect, and
demonstrate on Micah 6:8 today. Watch
for the effects.
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