Acts 17:19-20. “And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, ‘May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.’”
STRANGE THINGS. There is a difference in people – very few think alike Some are easily moved – others won’t change but they’ll fight When presenting the Gospel truth – of this we must be aware We have to move to their mind-set – in order our message to share.
Some, like the Thessalonians – in business made quick decisions It’s not that they are light-weight – but are used to facts, not visions
Others like those from Berea have time on their hands, and they think After full biblical consideration, they will act – but not very quick.
Athenians liked to argue and talk and with all other ideas compare It takes a lot of time and patience before they will really hear Some will believe and be saved – others will turn away and laugh We cannot let anything hinder – they all need to know what we have.
A man’s spirit is linked with God’s Spirit when on Christ we believe We know when a message is given, we leave results to God who can save I am challenged to always be ready for whatever situation will arise And be willing to leave the results to be seen when the Lord come in the sky.
“O all-knowing and all-seeing God, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I come to ask that what I will be preaching in the Gospel tonight will be a message from Thee that will suit the needs of the audience. I have been reading how the apostle Paul so suited his words to connect immediately with the audience that they knew right away what he was talking about. He even linked the unusual altar to Thee is a very powerful and personal way. May I have some wisdom from Thee to make this linkage with the audience whenever I speak. Amen.”