berea

Paul continues his 2nd Missionary Journey by visiting the cities of Thessalonica and Berea. Several people began to follow Jesus in Thessalonica, but others were jealous and caused trouble. Paul went on to Berea where the people received the message of Jesus with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true. Troublemakers from Thessalonica soon followed and caused so much trouble that the Christians escorted Paul to Athens for his own safety.d 

We should follow the example of the Bereans and study Scripture to understand what is true.

Bible verses used in this episode:

Acts 17:1-15

2 Timothy 2:15

Outline:

1. Paul and Silas preach in Thessalonica (Acts 17:1-4)
2. Jealous Jews retaliate (Acts 17:5-9)
3. Paul teaches in Berea (Acts 17:10-15)

Tips for teaching children:

• Help the children learn how to use their Bibles.  Talk about it being a collection of 66 books gathered into one book.  Look at the table of contents together.  
• Teach them how to look up a Scripture reference (book, chapter, verse). Practice looking up verses using that same format.  Simple verses for the beginning Bible reader might be Genesis 1:1 and John 3:16. 

Tips for teaching adults:

• Questions to ask the class: 1) Why would Paul go to the synagogue first to preach about Jesus?  Who would be his audience? 2) What could they have been preaching about Jesus for the Thessalonians to understand them as claiming Jesus is a rival king to Caesar?  3) How serious is this charge about Jesus?
• As a teacher, it is good to develop your skills in studying the Scripture.  Here are some tips to keep in mind when reading, studying and preparing for your class: 1) Read the text in its context.  Don’t just pick out one or two verses out of their context.  Things make sense when put into their context.  Read the passage and then re-read it, thinking about how the text flows and how the parts of the text connect.  Try to get into the habit of reading paragraphs instead of single verses.  Context is everything.  

Full teaching instructions free from Mission Bible Class:

Bible Lesson:  The Noble Bereans 

Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

For questions or comments email: mary@missionbibleclass.org

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Today's Bible verse is Mark 4:32 from the King James Version.

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Are you ready to journey through the narratives of Acts 17 and 18, uncovering the teachings of Paul as he spreads the Gospel across cities? You're in for a treat! We'll explore the lessons we can learn from Paul's encounters with both receptive and resistant audiences, highlighting the importance of faith and the challenging of traditions. The story of the Bereans, who diligently studied God's word, serves as a compelling model for us to emulate in our quest for understanding. 

We'll also accompany Paul on his travels through Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth, discussing the purpose of the church and the message he brought to these cities. We'll delve into how he used the culture of Athens to preach about Jesus, and the significance of repentance and judgment. We'll draw parallels between the persecution of Jesus and Paul, providing context for our upcoming readings of Thessalonians and Corinthians. Plus, we'll shed light on the events in Corinth, from the conversion of Christmas, the synagogue ruler, to the intriguing vision Paul receives from the Lord, and the subsequent accusations by the Jews. Get ready for an eye-opening exploration!

Acts 17 portrays Paul's missionary journey to Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens. In Thessalonica, Paul preaches in the synagogue, causing both Jews and Gentiles to convert. However, opposition arises, leading Paul and Silas to Berea. The Bereans, known for their open-mindedness, examine the Scriptures daily to verify Paul's teachings. Despite this, troublemakers from Thessalonica disrupt their work, and Paul leaves for Athens. In Athens, Paul engages the intellectuals at the Areopagus (Mars Hill), using the altar to the "unknown god" to proclaim the Gospel, introducing the Athenians to the one true God. Though some mock, others become believers.

Acts 18 begins with Paul's arrival in Corinth, where he meets Aquila and Priscilla, tentmakers like himself. Paul reasons in the synagogue weekly, and many Corinthians embrace Christianity. God encourages Paul in a vision, assuring him of safety despite opposition. Jewish adversaries bring him before Gallio, the proconsul, who dismisses the case. Paul continues his ministry for a year and a half in Corinth, facing opposition but protected by God. Later, Priscilla and Aquila accompany Paul to Ephesus, where he briefly teaches before departing for Caesarea.

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Today's Bible verse is Acts 17:23 from the King James Version.

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This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.

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In this episode we discuss the literary approach of using each city along Paul's journey to demonstrate different ways that the Gospel encounters each culture specifically in Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth.  We dig into the history of these cities, the different prevalent schools of philosophy, and their reception or rejection of the Gospel. 

Finishing out the series on the cities where Paul wrote his epistles, today we talk about Colossae and Thessalonica. What was Colossae's chief export? How did Thessalonica become a Roman "free city?" Why did Paul have to leave so quickly? Listen to this episode to learn more.

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In this week's podcast, Paul escapes the clutches of yet another angry mob and outwits -- and converts -- some of Athens's finest minds. Is this what following Jesus and sharing the gospel is supposed to look like? Gregg DeMey (Lead Pastor), Jeff Klein (Pastor of Outreach), and Caryn Rivadeneira (Director of Care and Worship Planning) discuss! Listen in.

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En este episodio examinamos como los de Berea estudiaban la Biblia. Espero que lo disfrutes y gracias por escuchar! 

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Harry has played a key role in creating collectives and organizations vital to local food access, including Ten Rivers Food Web, First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op, Corvallis-Albany Farmers Market, and Oregon Tilth! He has shown a decades-long commitment to growing and distributing food in rural communities across the Willamette Valley and beyond. 

As part of Grow Appalachia, Martina heads Berea Kids Eat in Berea, Kentucky, which provides free meals and snacks to anyone in the community under the age of eighteen. As the Coronavirus pandemic shut down schools and workplaces across the country, Berea Kids Eat adapted quickly and creatively to continue providing food to children who needed it most.  All across the country, programs like Berea Kids Eat have accessed federal funding through the USDA Summer Food Service Program to provide free meals to low-income young people.

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