Seek the Truth

Acts 17:10 As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. 12 Many of the Jews believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.
 
PAUL never allowed opposition and danger to stop him. This was his life to which Jesus had called him. From the beginning of his ministry, sudden departure from danger even at nighttime was common (Acts 9:25). Paul’s response was to continue seeking opportunities to teach Jesus is the Christ. The synagogue in Berea is his next gospel platform.
   God has prepared an open-minded congregation. Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians. How did the Bereans show this?
   First, they received the message with great eagerness. Yes, we should always be excited and eager to hear the good news Jesus is Savior. To know he is the Way to Life Everlasting must stir our hearts to joy and thanksgiving.
   Then the Bereans next did something every Bible student and church should do. They examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.
   We have read in Acts the apostles’ gospel preaching method was to teach the Old Testament Scriptures as God’s plan of salvation fulfilled in Jesus. They taught of God’s grace to create a covenant with Abraham to bless the nations. The apostles gave evidence that Jesus is the Christ, the fulfilment of prophecy throughout Israel’s history. His humble life, powerful ministry, horrible death, glorious resurrection and inspiring ascension prove the Scriptures.
   In response to hearing the preaching and reading the Scriptures, many of the Jews believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men. The gospel is for all. There must never be any thought certain people do not deserve to hear the gospel, or God does not want certain nations or tribes of people in heaven with him.
    Once again, the Spirit has planted a new church. Seed by seed the church is growing. It’s future strength will depend on the believers’ commitment to the gospel. Opposition will come against them as it has confronted the evangelists. Will the new church persevere to continue on as Paul has done?