Introduction
A tomb in Jerusalem. Jesus Christ rose from the dead from a similar tomb.
The apostle Paul tells his hearers about Jesus Christ - the special person whom God raised from the dead. Paul encourages the Athenians to get to know the God of the Bible and become involved in his plan.
Questions
1. What is the name of the special person who Paul says is the "the Christ"?
v 3 ... "This Jesus, whom l proclaim to you, is the Christ."
2. What was notable about how the Beroeans read the Scriptures?
v 11 ... they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
3. What idea caused the men of Athens to mock Paul?
v 32 Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; ...
Summary Points
- v 1 to 9 Paul preaches in Thessalonica, telling his hearers that Jesus is “the Christ” – the special person who suffered, died and was raised from the dead. Some Jews don't like the message and stir up trouble
- v 10 to 13 Paul then preaches to the Jews at Beroea (Berea) who check that the Old Testament supports Paul's message. The Jews again cause trouble
- v 14 to 21 Paul preaches at Athens and is invited to give his message at the Areopagus
- v 22 to 34 He tells them:
- the living God made and sustains all life
- God wants men to seek him and find him and then repent
- A day is set for the world to be judged by God's special promised person (Jesus)
- He has confirmed his appointment of Jesus by raising him from the dead