21.17: Preaching the Good News: 3 Cities, 3 Totally Different Reactions from the People

<p>Revival, riot and rejection. That’s the continuing pattern throughout Paul’s missionary journeys. In Acts 16, &nbsp;he and Silas were flogged and imprisoned, but God brought on an &nbsp;earthquake to release them. That event won over the jailer and his whole &nbsp;family.&nbsp;</p> <p>In Acts 17, which is one of my favorite chapters (and I’ll tell you why at the end), we find Paul and Silas heading to Thessalonica, &nbsp;then Berea and finally Paul goes by himself to Athens. What’s &nbsp;interesting is the different reactions in each city. Let’s dig in….</p> <p><a href="//"><em><strong>Click on over to my blog where there are links to dig deeper and I embedded a special podcast that I did last year as well as a new worship music video just for you!...</strong></em></a></p> <p><em><strong>Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” ~ ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3:22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - this is repeated 14 times in scripture. Kind of gives the idea that God wants us to pay attention.&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Jesus is coming back soon! Are you ready?</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>This is a daily podcast, published each evening.&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Hit the subscribe button s