My father is a preacher and
I have heard many sermons from him throughout my short lifetime. Every once-in-a-while he would make a
statement that would stick with me throughout the years. One such statement was, “Don’t take my word
for it. Look for yourself.” His
reasoning behind this statement was very much founded in Scripture and is a
great lesson in how to listen to a sermon.
In Acts 17:10-15, Paul,
Silas, Timothy, and Luke have escaped the dangers of Thessalonica for a town
called Berea. As is their usual habit
they find the local synagogue and begin to preach the Gospel Message. There are some who come to the faith, but
this time Luke describes a much different process that these Bereans use before
believing the Truth.
This week we will be studying and diving deep
into the reaction of the Bereans to the Gospel Message. I would encourage each and every one of us to
read through this very short passage and come prepared to hear and experience
what the Holy Spirit has in store. May
we be prayerfully ready for His Word as we study and are transformed together.
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