Ministry at Thessalonica
Bible Text: Act 17:1-4 | Preacher: Alan Conner | Series: 2020, Book of Acts | Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 5, 2020 – Book of Acts – Alan Conner
Acts 17:1-4
Ministry at Thessalonica
Intro
Luke stays behind.
The journey to Thessalonica.
God’s persevering grace.
A. THE METHOD OF HIS MINISTRY (Acts 17:1-4).
1. “reasoned from the Scripture” (Acts 17:2) –
2. “explaining” (Acts 17:3) –
3. “giving evidence” (Acts 17:3) –
4. “proclaiming” (Acts 17:3) –
5. Christ-centered, gospel ministry.
a. Christ had to suffer.
b. Christ had to rise again from the dead; exaltation.
c. “This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ.”
B. THE RESULTS OF HIS MINISTRY (Acts 17:4).
1. Some Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas.
2. A large number of God-fearing Greeks.
3. A number of leading women.
4. The character of their response found in 1 Thessalonians 1-2.
Conclusion