A Debate for the Ages (9:45 Contemporary)

The Athenians liked to spend their time doing nothing but telling or hearing something new. Sounds like Washington D.C. This is a highlight of Paul's missionary journeys. He stands before the Areopagus in Athens and is allowed to engage in theological discussion. Paul attracts a great deal of attention in the marketplace. He uses the contextual tools at his disposal by invoking the statues and their inscriptions. Paul is actually giving a reflection on Stoic philosophy, quoting ancient, Stoic phrases. Stoics were in the audience. It is interesting to see how Paul brings a message to a divided crowd. What can we learn from this? He was well versed in their positions and leveraged them for his message.