141 Chased by Skeptics, Charmed by Seekers

Acts 17:1-9, 10-15, TBC Book Two, Chapter 141
Paul, Silas, and Timothy now traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, strategically making their way to Thessalonica, capital of the Roman province of Macedonia. This seaport city was a major center of trade and home to a great many Jews. As was their custom, Paul and his partners began their teachings at the local synagogue.

For three consecutive Sabbaths, Paul sought to persuade the Jews, reasoning with them from the Scriptures that Christ, the Anointed One, would have to suffer and rise from the dead. Then Paul taught them about Jesus, proclaiming that he was indeed the Christ, the One of whom the prophets had foretold. Some of the Jews in the synagogue believed and put their faith in Jesus, as did a large number of God-fearing Gentiles and a significant number of prominent women. But there was also opposition.

The Jews who refused to believe were jealous of Paul and Silas and felt threatened by the growing number from their synagogue who were embracing Paul’s teachings. So they went to the marketplace and persuaded some men of low character to start a riot. . . .

(See THE BIBLE CLICKS, Book Two, Chapter 141, for the rest of the story.)
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Today’s Takeaways
     A proverb to guide you: The art of honest questioning is a noble trait—and God rewards earnest seekers.       
     A promise to cling to: “ ‘And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. I will let Myself be found by you,’ declares the Lord. . . .” Jeremiah 29:13-14 NIV
     A praise to fill you: Could It Be  Michael Card     [Can skip ad after first 5 seconds]

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