STUDY GUIDE
The Role of the Teacher in Thessalonica
Paul reasoned, explained, and proved that Jesus was the Messiah.
Something to think about: How can we engage in conversations about faith with truth and love?
The Role of the Student in Berea
The Bereans eagerly received and examined the Scriptures.
Something to think about: How can we cultivate a hunger for God’s Word in our daily lives?
Opposition to the Gospel
Persecution arose because of the truth being preached.
Something to think about: How do we respond when sharing our faith meets resistance?
Faith and Reason Intersect
Paul didn’t just preach—he reasoned with people.
Something to think about: How does this challenge how we present the Gospel in a skeptical world?
Turning the World Upside-Down
The early church transformed culture through bold faith.
Something to think about: How can we impact our communities for Christ today?
Paul reasoned, explained, and proved that Jesus was the Messiah.
Something to think about: How can we engage in conversations about faith with truth and love?
The Role of the Student in Berea
The Bereans eagerly received and examined the Scriptures.
Something to think about: How can we cultivate a hunger for God’s Word in our daily lives?
Opposition to the Gospel
Persecution arose because of the truth being preached.
Something to think about: How do we respond when sharing our faith meets resistance?
Faith and Reason Intersect
Paul didn’t just preach—he reasoned with people.
Something to think about: How does this challenge how we present the Gospel in a skeptical world?
Turning the World Upside-Down
The early church transformed culture through bold faith.
Something to think about: How can we impact our communities for Christ today?
PRAYER POINTS
Hunger for God’s Word
Ask God to stir your heart to study and meditate on Scripture like the Bereans, seeking truth with eagerness and an open heart.
Boldness in Sharing the Gospel
Ask God to give you courage to speak about Jesus, even in opposition, following Paul’s example of fearless proclamation.
A Heart That Loves the Lost
Ask God to fill you with compassion for those who don’t yet know Him and equip you to reach out in love and truth.
A Spirit of Discernment
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in understanding God’s Word, help you recognize truth from deception, and apply His teachings wisely.
The Church to Be a Light
Ask God to strengthen His church so that it will be faithful, courageous, and committed to truth, turning the world right-side up for His glory.
Ask God to stir your heart to study and meditate on Scripture like the Bereans, seeking truth with eagerness and an open heart.
Boldness in Sharing the Gospel
Ask God to give you courage to speak about Jesus, even in opposition, following Paul’s example of fearless proclamation.
A Heart That Loves the Lost
Ask God to fill you with compassion for those who don’t yet know Him and equip you to reach out in love and truth.
A Spirit of Discernment
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in understanding God’s Word, help you recognize truth from deception, and apply His teachings wisely.
The Church to Be a Light
Ask God to strengthen His church so that it will be faithful, courageous, and committed to truth, turning the world right-side up for His glory.