Acts 17:1-15
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A RIOT IN THESSALONICA (17:1-9):
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Paul left Philippi at the end of Acts 16 and travelled to Thessalonica.
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For three weeks, Paul discussed Jesus’ death and resurrection with the people.
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Many were persuaded by Paul’s words and became believers.
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But some Jews were jealous and “set the city in an uproar.”
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They went to the house of Jason to find Paul and Silas, but when they were unsuccessful, they dragged Jason and some other believers to the authorities and started accusing them of causing trouble.
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PAUL, TIMOTHY, AND SILAS GO TO BEREA (17:10-15):
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Because of the disturbance, the disciples sent Paul away during the night.
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They travelled south to Berea and found the people there much more open to the gospel message.
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“…they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily…”
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But soon the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was in Berea and came down to cause trouble.
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The disciples sent Paul to Athens, but Timothy and Silas stayed in Berea.
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