Worship into the Week-
Acts 17:16-31
In HIM
Rather amazing timing this week to be at Mars Hill in Greece
the same week as this lectionary reading for worship.
Here we are at the base of the steps that Paul would have used
to reach the top. They are no longer used because of erosion
and in trying to preserve them.
May 11, 2025
spreading the Gospel message. It was an advanced class level
on how to meet people exactly where they are culturally,
intellectually and spiritually.
Paul was overwhelmed with the staggering amount
of idols and corrupt gods in Athens.
His heart was heavy for the people there.
As was his method, he went to the synogogue
to meet the Jewish people there.
But, he soon ventured into the marketplace,
and the bustling center of activity.
and you can see the ancient Agora
with pillars (mid photo to the left).
This is where Paul hung out to strike up a
conversation at every opportunity.
He didn't begin by blasting them for their ways,
but worked with something familiar- the Unknown God.
He found the common language
and a place to start that made sense to all of them.
He then focused on a Creator God who doesn't
need man-made things.
This Sovereign ruler determines all things and He desires
that we would seek Him and establish our lives in Him.
God has commanded that repentance is in order because
a day is set to judge the world.
That has been set in motion with Jesus-
who God raised from the dead.
is fairly close to this landmark of Athens.
Oh may many be drawn to this God-
in whom we live and move and have our being.
Let us seek out the common ground
and not fear meeting people right where they are.
and sister in law Gina.
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