We’re still looking at Acts 17 and Paul’s time in Athens.

We’re still looking at Acts 17 and Paul’s time in Athens.

Day 4 out of 12 of the Virt.You.Us Festive Drop!

Paul in the Areopagus

No matter where he was, Paul, given his commission from God, was going to preach the gospel. So, that’s exactly what he sought to do in Athens. Paul had expected that the Holy Spirit could use his knowledge and oratorical skills, which he had gained in his education under Gamaliel. But in reality it was Paul’s education on the streets of Athens that the Holy Spirit was able to use even more.

Day 3 out of 12 Virt.You.Us Festive Drop!

A Hebrew in Athens

Today, our cities are still full of idols, even though they are less obvious than what Paul saw. And unfortunately, many believers are fully capable of walking through a city without reacting in the least to its idols. We often seek to reach people whose background has nothing in common with what has been called “the Judeo-Christian” heritage. Hence, like Paul, we need to adapt. 

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Day 2 out of 12 of the Virt.You.Us Festive drop!

Naturally, Paul would have been most comfortable working among the Jews, his own flesh and blood. But Paul refused to be satisfied with working among only his own people. He had been called to reach others, as well.

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Day 1 out of 12 of the Virt.You.Us Festive drop!

We are challenged to reach powerful and wealthy individuals with the gospel of Jesus Christ. They are as much in need of salvation as is anyone else, even if, unfortunately, they might not realize it because of the “security” that they believe their wealth offers.

Based on the further thoughts and reflection from ⁠this week's lesson⁠.

Jesus knew how to make friends with the powerful.

Where to begin can be one of the most difficult phases in making friends with powerful people. In general, it is better not to pursue them; let them come to you. Jesus did this.

He was admired and respected by many of these people and, at the same time, was also despised by many. The powerful people in the Bible who came to Jesus for help surely sensed that He cared for them. Also, many of the rich and powerful did not openly come to Jesus right away; they waited until they were certain that Jesus was truly the Son of God. 

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Matthew 25:40 says, "The King will reply, 'Truly i tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'"

Cost of living crisis is affecting all of us - some of us more than others, but it is so important to make it our mission to help others in need with whatever God has blessed us with! It is through this act of giving, that we also show God's love and care for people! If we can't give up money, we can also help by giving up time - remember, we should never find excuses to join God's mission!

You can start by looking into you community and seeing what food banks, soup kitchens and/or shelters you can start donating to - whether it is cash donations, food, essential non-food items or time!

Moreover, look into charities such as ADRA (Click here) where you can give cash donations to help international causes too!

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We all know the text: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind” (Luke 10:27, NIV). Yet, our love for God can become superficial if we say that we love God but do not obey Him. We think that we love God, but how is this love demonstrated in our day-to-day life? Loving God requires full commitment of our heart, soul, body, and mind—daily. Anyone can say that he or she loves God; doing it, however, requires conscious effort.