The Mindsets In Berea
Acts 17:10-15

THE NOBLE BEREANS – (There is Strength In Focus)

THEIR EAGERNESS FOR THE WORD…V.11

THEIR EXAMINATION OF THE WORD… V. 11 (Scripture Filters Truth)

1. Often in religious discussions, people simply believe what others have told them

Arguing what they’ve always believed, hindering their ability to learn the truth –

THEIR ENCOUNTER WITH THE WORD…V12

Acknowledge the Message (Receive The Word v.11)

Know That There Is A Truth To Discover (Find out, were so v.11)

Be Willing or have a longing (Readiness / Eagerness V.11)

Carefully Examine (Ask Questions) – Trust but Verify

II. THE NEFARIOUS THESSALONIANS

THOSE ENRAGED BY THE WORD… V.13

NEXT STEP…..

Truth – I will trust God’s purpose in pain and rely on His timing.

Truth – I commit to study God’s Word every day, even when events change

Truth – I will support my brothers and sisters when they struggle.