Rejoice in the Gospel which has turned the world upside down - Acts 17:1-15 - August 30, 2026

Sermon Scripture Passage: Acts 17:1-15 Complementary Old Testament Passage: Psalm 110 Sermon Outline: The Message of a Preacher The Posture of a Preacher The Posture of Sheep compared to Goats and Wolves Family Discussion Questions: What was Paul teaching about Jesus? What was Paul teaching from? What is the difference between the Berean Bible people and the Thessalonian Bible people? God has made governments and gave them authority. Do they also have to obey Jesus? Are we supposed to believe whatever the pastor teaches or should we make sure he is getting his teaching from the Bible? The accusations in verse 6 are partially true and partially false. Explain. How does this passage teach us we should relate to Christian pastors? How does this passage teach us about how we should receive the sincere questions of our children? Explain how offence and cost are behind ungodly objections to the Gospel What sinful ways might preachers be tempted to use in order to avoid the response Paul received in Thessalonica? Explain why it was necessary that the Christ should suffer Explain why it is necessary that Christ should reign