Continuing our story about Paul when he was "done, done" preaching to the Jews and how funny the Lord is because he has no interest in our hard lines we draw against others. 

Do you get the urge to "burn it down"...like the whole thing. What you felt God wanted you to do blew up in your face...I mean, why the hassle? Paul has been here too.

We are continuing following Paul's journey in Acts 18.

From the light opera "Porgy and Bess".

We are finishing off our Acts chapter 17 study today. It's so nice to know that those overwhelming things God has for us to do, He plans to do Himself....through us. 

We continue today in Act 17:16- talking about Paul's approach to Athens. As I am writing this, I am reminded, no matter how we may exalt someone who navigates their culture well, we know that ALL, and only nothing without, Christ is possible. Let's deepen our faith, shall we?

Proverbs 4

Acts 17:16-34

What do you do when provoked? What really grosses you out and makes you want to take flight? Maybe something that you would never find yourself doing? Or excusing?  Let's study that today?

We need to stop thinking that taking up someone else's fear is a godly pursuit. If someone is asking you to live according to their fears, they are asking you to depart from the spirit of God. 

2 Timothy 1:7

Jesus isn't interested in hype or crowds for crowds sake. He is interested in the one. That's good news for you and me. 

Acts 16:22-40
Matthew 18:12

I love this little passage where Paul takes up the side of the jailer by refusing to leave, even when all the doors were opened. That's how we love those in disagreement with us. Take up their side...whew, hope I don't get tested on this ;)

Acts 16:22-40