God’s Strengthening Word: Putting Faith Into Actionਨਮੂਨਾ

Introduction

Acts 17:16–34: In Athens, Paul debates with philosophers and delivers a speech before a council called the Areopagus. This group of powerful people was in charge of the culture and morals of the city. They met on a small hill named after Ares, the Greek god of war.

Today’s Key Verse: Acts 17:27b–28a GNT

“Yet God is actually not far from any one of us; as someone has said, ‘In him we live and move and exist.’ ”

Reflect

What were the main points of Paul’s speech to the people in Athens? How did his listeners respond? What did Paul say to the people about their altar “To an Unknown God” (verse 23)? Why did some refer to his message as a “new teaching” (verse 19)? What “new teachings,” if any, did you learn from today’s reading?

Pray

Sovereign God, you are Lord of heaven and earth. You are my source of life and in you I live and move and exist. Open my heart and mind each day to your teachings and guide me in the way of your truth. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Acts 18:1–17: Paul travels to Corinth and his opponents bring him to court.