Thessalonica and Berea

Reader: John Hargrave Preacher: Jonathan Smith In Thessalonica, Paul reasons from Scripture that the Messiah had to suffer and rise, and that Jesus is that Messiah (v.3). Some are persuaded; others form a mob. The charge against Paul's community - these people who've turned the world upside down (v.6) - is meant as an accusation. Luke records it as a tribute. In Berea, the response is different: the Bereans receive the word eagerly and examine the Scriptures daily to test it (v.11). Luke calls them more noble, but even there, opposition follows. Red Door is an Anglican Church in Melbourne, Australia. We exist to be a community of people helping people make all of life all about Jesus.