Paul's sermon to the Athenians on Mars Hill is a masterpiece of evangelism that is filled with application for us. In verses 24-26 He talks about God as the Creator and reveals how creation itself can be used in evangelism.
Acts 17:24-26—Creation in Evangelism
Lesson 1: People can be religious and not ________ ______ (Acts 17:23; Jer 9:24; Psa 36:10; John 17:3; 1 John 3:6).
Lesson 2: Begin with God ____ ______________ (Acts 17:24 cf. Acts 14:15-17; Isa 6:3; Rom 1:20).
Lesson 3: At some point you must ______________ the _____________________ (Acts 17:24-26; Dan 5:23, 2:21; 2 Tim 2:25).
Family Worship Guide Memory Verses: Proverbs 3:11-12
Day 1: Read Acts 17:16-34 and discuss: Consider those in your life who are religious but do not know God (as He has revealed himself in the Bible). Describe the conversations you have had with them where you attempted to make God known to them. How did those go? In hindsight, what - if anything - could have done differently?
Day 2: Read Acts 17:16-34 and discuss: Where did Paul begin, in his attempt to make God known to the Athenians? In what specific ways could you appeal to the general blessings God gives to all mankind in the conversations you have with people who do not yet know God?
Day 3: Read Acts 17:16-34 and discuss: Will any person have an excuse before God for not having believed he existed? Support your answer from Scripture. Even though they will not stand up before God, what are some common excuses you have heard from those who do not yet believe in God?
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Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...
