Paul preached to the Athenians on Mars Hill, and it is a tremendous example for us regarding witnessing to false religions. This is so important, because we're surrounded by people in false religions. Our outreach for them must begin with a burden as it did with Paul, but burden without action is worthless. We must go to people, versus expecting them to come to us. Acts 17:16-20—Witnessing to False Religions - Part II
Lesson 1: We ________ ________ ______ to share the Gospel with false religions, because they surround us (Acts 13:22-41).
Lesson 2: Outreach begins with __ ____________ (Acts 17:16).
Lesson 3: Burden ______________ ____________ is worthless (Acts 17:17).
Lesson 4: We ________ ____ ____ people, versus expecting them to come to us (Acts 17:17).
Family Worship Guide Memory Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-17
Day 1: Read Acts 17:16-34 and discuss: What prompted Paul to say anything at all in Athens? Answer by pointing to what he encountered in the city (externally), but also describe his inner motivation(s). In other words, what prompted him internally to speak to the Athenians?
Day 2: Read Acts 17:16-34 and discuss: What burden(s) have you had for someone you know, or a group of people you know? What has God led you to do in an obedient response to that burden? How can your church family help you respond to what you are led to address?
Day 3: Read Acts 17:16-34 and discuss: What internal attitudes have kept you from obeying the Great Commission? What "open doors" exist in your relationships with unbelievers? What "open doors" are you missing, ignoring, or neglecting?
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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...
