Pauls time in Philippi 

Be On Guard from without and within

the Jews encounter a real demon and the entire town hears of the miraculous things being done and burns their books

Acts 17:10-15
What does it mean to be a Berean? Are we living up to the name?

The Bereans:
1. Already knew the scriptures and had dedicated themselves to accurately and effectively handle the Word of God.
2. Had a willingness to align conviction with the Truth of Gods Word. For the Bereans scripture had all authority. The Bible said it, They believed it. 
3. The Bereans werent emotionally driven. They were factual and intellectual. Emotional beings are irrationa and wishy washy. When people are emotional they stop listening. We want to be like the Bereans, Reliable, stable, and trustworthy.
4. Search the scriptures daily. Their faith was a well informed faith as they lived in the Word each day.

acts 14 finished pauls 1st missionary journey. 
Jealousy of the Jews