21.17: Preaching the Good News: 3 Cities, 3 Totally Different Reactions from the People

Revival, riot and rejection. That’s the continuing pattern throughout Paul’s missionary journeys. In Acts 16,  he and Silas were flogged and imprisoned, but God brought on an  earthquake to release them. That event won over the jailer and his whole  family.  In Acts 17, which is one of my favorite chapters (and I’ll tell you why at the end), we find Paul and Silas heading to Thessalonica,  then Berea and finally Paul goes by himself to Athens. What’s  interesting is the different reactions in each city. Let’s dig in…. Click on over to my blog where there are links to dig deeper and I embedded a special podcast that I did last year as well as a new worship music video just for you!... Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” ~ ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3:22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - this is repeated 14 times in scripture. Kind of gives the idea that God wants us to pay attention.  If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then… Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.  Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Jesus is coming back soon! Are you ready? Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory! This is a daily podcast, published each evening.  Hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out!  And please share this with your friends.