The Original Trouble Maker

In Acts 17, the gospel doesn’t tiptoe—it disrupts. In this episode of The Deep Dive Bible Study, Tim Hatch walks through Paul’s second missionary journey and shows why the message of Jesus has always been the “original troublemaker.” From Thessalonica to Berea to Athens, the same simple proclamation—Christ crucified and risen—creates division, exposes idolatry, and confronts the assumptions of every culture. You’ll see why the gospel causes conflict in families, communities, and nations—not because Christians are looking for a fight, but because Jesus demands ultimate allegiance. Paul is accused of “turning the world upside down,” mobs form, city officials panic, and yet the Word keeps advancing. Then Paul arrives in Athens—one of the most idol-saturated cities in history—and gives a master class in evangelism: start where people are, find common ground, and then confront them with truth. He speaks to Epicureans and Stoics, addresses the “unknown god,” and calls all people everywhere to repent—because God has fixed a day of judgment and proved it by raising Jesus from the dead. If you’ve ever wondered why the name of Jesus still divides the room… Acts 17 answers it. Watch, share, and let the Gospel do what it has always done: awaken hearts, expose idols, and turn the world upside down. 📌 More Resources: 🔵 Website: https://TimHatchLive.com 🔵 Join our membership community: patreon.com/timhatchlive 🔵 Get Pastor Tim’s book: https://EndingEmptiness.com 📲 Follow on Social: 🔵 Facebook: / timhatchlive 🔵 Instagram: / timhatchlive 🔵 X/Twitter: / timhatchlive 🔵 YouTube: / timhatchlive ✅ Our Podcasts: 🔵 The Deep End – Weekly faith, politics, and culture. Mondays 7:30 PM EST. 🔵 Deep Dive Bible Study – Devotional teaching. Wednesdays 7:30 PM EST. 🔵 10 Questions with Tim – Live Q&A. First Thursdays at Noon EST. 👉 Ask Anything: [email protected] 💥 Partner with us: https://timhatchlive.com/support ✳ 20% of all giving is tithed back to The American Bible Society and Project Rescue. ✅ Watch More: https://timhatchlive.com ✅ Books & Swag: https://store.timhatchlive.com ✅ Rumble: https://timhatchlive.com/rumble