Acts 17:1-15 - Paul In Thessolonica and Berea

Introduction

Last time we were in Acts

We were in Acts 16 where Paul cast a demon out of a girl and they were then taken away to prison

While in prison the Lord freed them miraculously and one of the guards came to faith

Paul and Silas then confronted the civil authorities and left the town.

What happens if you turn something upside down?

If I turn something upside down, most of the time things are going to change about it

If I turn this building upside down things would certainly look different!

Paul and Silas in Thessalonica (v.1-9)

Thessalonica:

Large trade town on the path of the Via Egnatia - a trade route that connected Asia and Europe

Application from the text (v.1-9)

Jesus is the Christ who rose from the dead, this is what Paul proclaimed everywhere he went (v.1-4)

People will do many things to contend against the gospel (v.5)

Has Christ turned your world upside down (v.6-7)

Do you recognize the kingship of Jesus (v.7)

Paul and Silas in Berea (v.10-15)

Berea:

Small town off of the main road

Application from the text (v.10-15)

Bereans accepted Paul and learned from him with eagerness (v.11)

The gospel is a stumbling block to those who are perishing and many will seek to destroy it.

Application

Has Jesus turned your whole world upside down?

Do you recognize the kingship of Christ?

Are you a good Berean?