Trouble In Thessalonica

Acts 17:1-10
I. THE NATURE OF THE TUMULT

INVOLVED EVIL MEN…Stirred up by unbelieving Jews

LEADING TO JASON’S ARREST…The mob did not find Paul and Silas at Jason’s house

II. THE EFFECT OF THE TUMULT

PAUL’S INITIAL CONCERNS…

TIMOTHY’S ENCOURAGING REPORT…He brought Paul good news of their faith and love! – 1Th 3:6

DESPITE THE TUMULT, THE CHURCH THRIVED…With work of faith, labor of love, patience of hope – 1Th 1:1-3