READ ACTS 17:1-9
What was the outcome of Paul’s preaching in Thessalonica according to verse 4?
Who did the Jews team up with to form a mob? Who were these men?
Who is Jason? Why was Jason dragged before the city officials?
READ ACTS 17:10-15
What characteristics set the Bereans apart from the Thessalonians?
What are the similarities between what happened in Thessalonica and Berea?
READ ACTS 17:16-34 *
Describe the Athenians.
Summarize Paul’s sermon:
Paul’s message was met by three distinct responses. What were they?
Paul in Athens
Paul’s stop in Athens is unlike any other. There are at least four distinct facts about his visit. First, the city itself was so different. The preceding cities Paul visited were much smaller and less cosmopolitan. Although Athens was about 100 years past her days of glory, she was still a beautiful city. Athens had maintained her reputation as the center of higher learning with one of the most sought after universities in ancient history.
Second, Paul encountered the imposing city all by himself. Presumably he was dropped off at the gates, and Timothy and Silas never had a chance to join him before his departure. He has no emotional or physical support and yet “he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks” daily.
A third consideration making this trip unique was Paul’s speech. He used the perfect illustration of the “unknown god” and drew them to a well-crafted invitation. Unfortunately, the response was less than positive. Even after this powerful message only a few people in Athens became believers. Paul never mentions a church resulting from this work or even making contact with them again. Based on the information in Scripture this effort to prove to be fruitful.
Fourth, is the lack of response to the gospel. Acts 17:34 says that only a few people became believers in Athens. Paul never mentions a church resulting from his work. Based on the information in Scripture the few believers never multiplied into more.
Second, Paul encountered the imposing city all by himself. Presumably he was dropped off at the gates, and Timothy and Silas never had a chance to join him before his departure. He has no emotional or physical support and yet “he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks” daily.
A third consideration making this trip unique was Paul’s speech. He used the perfect illustration of the “unknown god” and drew them to a well-crafted invitation. Unfortunately, the response was less than positive. Even after this powerful message only a few people in Athens became believers. Paul never mentions a church resulting from this work or even making contact with them again. Based on the information in Scripture this effort to prove to be fruitful.
Fourth, is the lack of response to the gospel. Acts 17:34 says that only a few people became believers in Athens. Paul never mentions a church resulting from his work. Based on the information in Scripture the few believers never multiplied into more.
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