Lessons From The Bereans

Lessons From The Bereans

Acts 17 is a chapter showing the diversity of man. In these three places, Paul encounters three different ways the word was received. 

The Bereans give us the best way to receive the word; they studied the scriptures AFTER they heard it so they could learn it for themselves. This is what we must do. 

Far too often, well meaning Christians merely read their Bible out of obligation or, worse, solely rely on the Pastor to teach them without ever reading for themselves. This is not good. We must read the Bible to get to know God. His Word shows us how to have a right relationship with Him through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Study the scriptures to learn more about God and how to have a good relationship with Him. This is the only correct thing to do. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

Acts 17:10-12

10 As soon as it was night, the believers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. 12 As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men.

Today’s Readings:

Acts 17:1-34; Proverbs 17:27-28