The message follows Paul, Silas, Timothy, and Luke during Paul’s second missionary journey, focusing on two cities: Thessalonica and Berea.
In Thessalonica, Paul teaches in the synagogue for at least three Sabbaths, explaining from the Old Testament that Jesus had to suffer, die, and rise again.
Some Jews, many devout Greeks, and several prominent women believed and joined Paul and Silas, causing jealousy among the synagogue leaders who lost influence and financial support.
Opponents hired troublemakers to incite a mob, attacking Jason’s house, where Paul and Silas were staying. Jason, a new believer, and others were dragged before the city rulers and accused of hosting men preaching another king (Jesus).
Jason and the others were released after posting bail. Paul and Silas escaped by night to Berea.
In Berea, Paul again preached in the synagogue. The Bereans were more open-minded: they received the word eagerly and examined the Scriptures daily to verify Paul’s message (“Be a Berean” comes from this).
Many Jews, Greeks, and prominent men and women believed in Berea.
However, opponents from Thessalonica came to Berea to stir trouble again, forcing Paul to flee to Athens while Silas and Timothy stayed behind temporarily.
The teaching ends with three main points:
- Be active learners of the Bible like the Bereans—receive teaching eagerly but always verify it with Scripture.
- God can use individuals to “turn the city upside down” for His kingdom, just like He used Paul.
- Jesus should not just be a part-time King over selected areas of your life; He must rule every area—your future, your schedule, and even your past pains.
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