Adapting the Approach

Backstory:
On his 2nd missionary journey, Paul visited the cities of Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens. A traveling preacher was a new experience for the residents of these cities, and they responded in different ways to Paul’s teachings. Many believed, while others rejected what they heard.

God’s Story:
The Good News of salvation is for all people in every nation. Some will hear the message and receive it with great joy and thanksgiving. Others will hear it and rebel against it. Still others will listen, analyze and question it. I will never stop seeking my lost children. Through my servant who tell my story, I will steadfastly call people back to me.

Read Acts 17:1-34

Your Story:
Paul received different responses to his preaching in different cities. He even changed his approach to relate to different people, especially in Athens. Which group would you say you were most like when you first heard the gospel message? Did you rebel against? Analyze and question it? Or did you feel great joy? How have you changed since that time?