Acts 17
February 28, 2022
“Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.” (v11)
What a refreshing response to the preaching of God’s Word for Paul and Silas! After enduring a beating, imprisonment, and a riotous mob in previous cities, here in Berea they meet a group of people hungry to hear the Word of God preached, and diligent to fact-check their preaching against the Word of God - which ultimately leads to many being saved (v12)!
Lord, I praise You for the gift of Your Word, which is our very life. Grow in me (and in the Trinity family) a heart to hear, read, study and respond to Your Word! May this year of being in the New Testament together be marked by a growing understanding of Your Word that deepens our love for You, our appreciation for Your Word and our commitment to Your purposes. Make us like the Bereans, who “examined the Scriptures everyday” (v11)!
— Pastor Joshua Brooks
Use the following steps to guide your daily time with the Lord…
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Start with prayer. Ask God to open your heart to help you understand and receive His Word.
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Read and observe the passage carefully. As needed, read a second Bible version to help with understanding.
➡️ What does it say?
What does this passage teach me about God? What does it say about my sinful nature and my need for God’s grace? How does this passage point to Jesus?
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➡️ What am I going to do about it?
Does this passage include a promise to claim, an action/attitude to avoid/embrace, or a principle to apply? How can this truth apply to my life? What could my next step be? How can I share this with others? Is there a verse or section of Scripture I need to memorize?
