Paul’s arrival in Athens and his preaching in the synagogue and in the marketplace In this lesson we want to study the latter part of Acts 17 and Paul’s time in Athens. Paul’s time in Athens can teach us simple lessons on engaging the culture as an ambassador of Jesus—caring about people with a tone of compassion, being prepared for interest alongside rejection, and wisely navigating spiritual conversations. After the message, there was a question and answer time. In Acts 17:16-34, Luke reports that Paul visited Athens–a city which was a huge draw for people looking to get involved in spiritual conversations. I. Acts 17 - NIV: When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. It seemed like everyone was into talking about a bunch of religious and philosophical issues. This is exactly what I believe. c. Acts 17 – This chapter describes Paul’s ministry in three cities and how some of the people in those cities responded to the Word of God. The Council attacking the truth – Acts 5:17-28 A. Summarize Acts 17:16–21 by explaining that Paul was deeply concerned about the idolatry in Athens, and he taught in the synagogues and marketplaces there. But a miracle takes place after they are placed in prison 1 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. Invite a student to read Acts 17:22–23 aloud. Welcome to Lesson 16 in your Bible Study of Acts. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to that page. Next Lesson in Acts —A verse by verse study of Acts 18:1-17. Paul’s stay in Athens can be divided into four main sections. Philosophers then invited Paul to explain his “new doctrine” to the judicial council, which met on Mars’ Hill. Lesson 44: Reaching Intellectuals for Christ (Acts 17:16-34) Related Media. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. I. Thessalonica – Resisting the Word – Acts 17:1-9 A. Paul knew that Thessalonica (modern Salonika) was a strategic city for the work of the Lord. In 1941, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was invited to preach at Oxford University to a mostly student congregation. Acts 5:17-42 – We see in this account four different responses to God’s truth.. Stirred up the crowds: The same had happened at Pisidian Antioch (Acts 13:45, 50), at Iconium (Acts 14:2, 5), at Lystra and at Thessalonica (Acts 17:5-8) This was the fifth city Paul was run out of by an angry mob, stirred up by envious Jewish leaders. Back in the day, Athens was a massive intellectual center. Acts 17:11 "These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so." Acts 17 Bible Study - Detailed questions, answers and guide for an in-depth, verse-by-verse Bible study of Acts chapter 17 in plain English that everyone can understand. These verses describe Paul’s work in the city of Corinth, tentmaking and preaching, and the fiasco when the Jews brought Paul to trial before Gallio. Welcome to Lesson 17 in your Bible Study of Acts. If a person truly studies the Scriptures with an open mind and heart to receive the Truth, God will reveal that Truth to you. Paul’s stay in Corinth represented the last stop in the apostle’s second missionary “journey.” I use quotes to signal that “journey” doesn’t quite describe what took place. See how Paul’s engagement in Acts 17 can help you engage the culture for Christ. In this lesson we want to take a closer look at Acts 18 and Paul’s ministry in Corinth. Overview of Athens Ministry. The high priest and his associates had 3 reasons for arresting the Apostles, and put them in public jail – v. 18.