On Mars Hill - Part 2

 Meditations on The Acts of the Apostles

March 26, 2021

On Mars Hill

‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’

Acts 17:28

Read: Acts 17:22-34 Pt 2

As I continue to contemplate Paul’s message on Mars Hill, I notice how Paul proclaimed that God is bringing history to a conclusion where all people will journey to the judgment seat of God where Jesus Christ is the Judge. The proof of all this is the resurrection of Jesus. It is no unknown god, but the risen Christ who is Lord of all.

Paul’s proclamation did not produce a harvest for God’s Kingdom. Some mocked at Paul’s mention of the resurrection of Jesus, which brings to mind Paul’s assertion to the Corinthians: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18)

Some were curious and wanted to hear Paul speak again. However, these were the ones who “spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.” (v. 21) It was not likely these folks would actually decide to respond to Paul’s offer of new life in Christ.

However, “some of the people became followers of Paul and believed.” (v.34a) Luke even lists their names!

My Takeaway: As for me, Paul’s words in Acts 17:28 sum up my life: “For in him we live and move and have our being.” How about you?

Holy Week 2021

I will be taking a break from meditations on the Book of Acts during Holy Week, March 29-April 4. For this week I will have seven meditations, concluding Saturday and Easter Sunday with thoughts on the resurrection of Jesus, John 20:1-18.

I’ll resume my series on Acts on April 5, 2021. 

Sē’lah

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(Selah is a word that appears in the Book of Psalms that I often use as the Complimentary Closing in my correspondence. Its meaning, as I use the word, is to pause and think about these things.)

 

These meditations are written by Alex M. Knight as he seeks the life in Christ as his way of life.  The meditations are published on the BLOG, http://seekingthelifeinchrist.blogspot.com/ and they are also distributed on the Constant Contact email server. You may subscribe to this email service by sending an email to: amkrom812@gmail.com.

 

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