WHAT THE KNOW-IT-ALLS DIDN’T KNOW ACTS 17:16-34 As Paul waited for companions to rejoin him in Athens, his spirit was distressed by what he saw. While reasoning with some in the marketplace, Paul was confronted by some philosophers. Athens was educational center, the culture was saturated with ideas as folks came to Athens to study This gave Paul perfect opportunity to preach Jesus. In 17:18 they accuse Paul not being a real thinker but only one who carries baggage of strange ideas. Paul had the opportunity to preach the Prince of Peace on the hill (Mars) dedicated to god of war. I. WHAT GOD HAS DONE 17:24-26. As the creator, Lord of heaven and earth, God’s glory is NOT derived from temples man creates. Man depends on God, not God depending on man. II. WHAT MAN MUST DO 17:27-31. REACH OUT. Paul challenged hearers to seek the Lord, rather reject Him. REPENT. Resurrection of Jesus proves there WILL be a judgement day. Repentance is not optional. III. THE RESPONSE 17:32-34. Notice: topic that broke up the meeting was the ‘resurrection of the dead.’ Some SNEERED v. 32a. If you laugh at it, then you can ignore it. Some SHRUGGED v. 32b. Just indifferent. Some were SURPRISED v. 33. Some SURRENDERED. 34. Jesus can be be your Savior; He will be your Judge! WHAT THE KNOW-IT-ALLS DIDN’T KNOW ACTS 17:16-34 As Paul waited for companions to rejoin him in Athens, his spirit was distressed by what he saw. While reasoning with some in the marketplace, Paul was confronted by some philosophers. Athens was educational center, the culture was saturated with ideas as folks came to Athens to study This gave Paul perfect opportunity to preach Jesus. In 17:18 they accuse Paul not being a real thinker but only one who carries baggage of strange ideas. Paul had the opportunity to preach the Prince of Peace on the hill (Mars) dedicated to god of war. I. WHAT GOD HAS DONE 17:24-26. As the creator, Lord of heaven and earth, God’s glory is NOT derived from temples man creates. Man depends on God, not God depending on man. II. WHAT MAN MUST DO 17:27-31. REACH OUT. Paul challenged hearers to seek the Lord, rather reject Him. REPENT. Resurrection of Jesus proves there WILL be a judgement day. Repentance is not optional. III. THE RESPONSE 17:32-34. Notice: topic that broke up the meeting was the ‘resurrection of the dead.’ Some SNEERED v. 32a. If you laugh at it, then you can ignore it. Some SHRUGGED v. 32b. Just indifferent. Some were SURPRISED v. 33. Some SURRENDERED. 34. Jesus can be be your Savior; He will be your Judge!