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Acts 17:1-15

Right Mindset: COURAGE 1. Paul Courageously Preaches Truth2. Paul Courageously Confronts Evil 3. Paul Courageously Endures Persecution4. Paul Courageously Protects the Church

Why Doesn’t Paul Claim Citizenship to Avoid the Beating & Prison?

1. Gospel Witness 2. Christian Identity 3. Example of Suffering

Why Does Paul Claim Citizenship after his Release?

1. Scare Magistrates 2. Protect Church 3. Example of Laying Aside Privilege

How are We Using Our Privilege/Blessing?

Right Message: GOSPEL 1. He REASONED From the Scriptures 2. He EXPLAINED the Scriptures 3. He PROVED the Scriptures are True

B. Peoples’ Response: 1. Some Believed 2. Some were Jealous 3. Some brought Charges

Right Response: CONVERSION1. They were NOBLE2. They were EAGER

3. They were EXAMINING the SCRIPTURES a. Examined DILIGENTLYb. Examined CONSISTENTLYc. Examined CRITICALLY

4. They BELIEVED

Wrong Response: CONFLICT

What Do We Need to Do?