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1 Turning the World Upside Down Acts 17:1-15

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3 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:1-4)

4 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:1-4) They Reasoned through the Scriptures

5 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:1-4) They Reasoned through the Scriptures + one s last words

6 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:1-4) They Reasoned through the Scriptures + one s last words They Explained the Scriptures

7 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:1-4) They Reasoned through the Scriptures + one s last words They Explained the Scriptures + to open up

8 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:1-4) They Reasoned through the Scriptures + one s last words They Explained the Scriptures + to open up They Demonstrated the Scriptures

9 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:1-4) They Reasoned through the Scriptures + one s last words They Explained the Scriptures + to open up They Demonstrated the Scriptures + to overlay

10 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:1-4) They Reasoned through the Scriptures + one s last words They Explained the Scriptures + to open up They Demonstrated the Scriptures + to overlay The Content of the Scriptures: Jesus Christ!

11 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:1-4) They Reasoned through the Scriptures + one s last words They Explained the Scriptures + to open up They Demonstrated the Scriptures + to overlay The Content of the Scriptures: Jesus Christ! The Outcome: (1) Belief (2) Joined in

12 Persecution (17:5-9)

13 Persecution (17:5-9) Envy. When envy exists, count on a lot of evil

14 Persecution (17:5-9) Envy. When envy exists, count on a lot of evil (1) Inciting City Unrest

15 Persecution (17:5-9) Envy. When envy exists, count on a lot of evil (1) Inciting City Unrest (2) Physical Attacks

16 Persecution (17:5-9) Envy. When envy exists, count on a lot of evil (1) Inciting City Unrest (2) Physical Attacks (3) Inciting the Government

17 Persecution (17:5-9) Envy. When envy exists, count on a lot of evil (1) Inciting City Unrest (2) Physical Attacks (3) Inciting the Government (4) Lies

18 Persecution (17:5-9) Envy. When envy exists, count on a lot of evil (1) Inciting City Unrest (2) Physical Attacks (3) Inciting the Government (4) Lies (5) Imprisonment

19 Persecution (17:5-9) Envy. When envy exists, count on a lot of evil (1) Inciting City Unrest (2) Physical Attacks (3) Inciting the Government (4) Lies (5) Imprisonment The Accusation: Another King besides Caesar

20 While they set the city against us

21 While they set the city against us we are turning the world upside down!

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23 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:10-12)

24 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:10-12) The Bereans Fair-Minded ( gracious )

25 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:10-12) The Bereans Fair-Minded ( gracious ) Received the Word with Readiness

26 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:10-12) The Bereans Fair-Minded ( gracious ) Received the Word with Readiness + eager and passionate

27 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:10-12) The Bereans Fair-Minded ( gracious ) Received the Word with Readiness + eager and passionate Searched the Scriptures

28 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:10-12) The Bereans Fair-Minded ( gracious ) Received the Word with Readiness + eager and passionate Searched the Scriptures Daily Experienced the Scriptures

29 The Importance of the Scriptures (17:10-12) The Bereans Fair-Minded ( gracious ) Received the Word with Readiness + eager and passionate Searched the Scriptures Daily Experienced the Scriptures The Outcome: Belief

30 Persecution (17:13-15)

31 The Jews still pursuing Persecution (17:13-15)

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33 Sin always chases you!

34 The Jews still pursuing Persecution (17:13-15) Stirring up the city, causing riots

35 The Jews still pursuing Persecution (17:13-15) Stirring up the city, causing riots The Outcome: The Gospel Brought to Athens!

36 The 3 Takeaways (1) The Centrality of the Scriptures

37 The 3 Takeaways (1) The Centrality of the Scriptures + Reason through them

38 The 3 Takeaways (1) The Centrality of the Scriptures + Reason through them + Explain them

39 The 3 Takeaways (1) The Centrality of the Scriptures + Reason through them + Explain them + Demonstrate them

40 The 3 Takeaways (1) The Centrality of the Scriptures + Reason through them + Explain them + Demonstrate them + Search them

41 The 3 Takeaways (1) The Centrality of the Scriptures + Reason through them + Explain them + Demonstrate them + Search them + Be passionate about them

42 The 3 Takeaways (1) The Centrality of the Scriptures + Reason through them + Explain them + Demonstrate them + Search them + Be passionate about them + Experience them daily

43 The 3 Takeaways (2) The Reality of Persecution

44 The 3 Takeaways (2) The Reality of Persecution + Envy

45 The 3 Takeaways (2) The Reality of Persecution + Envy + Gossip, creating unrest in your community/family

46 The 3 Takeaways (2) The Reality of Persecution + Envy + Gossip, creating unrest in your community/family + Getting the government against Christianity

47 The 3 Takeaways (2) The Reality of Persecution + Envy + Gossip, creating unrest in your community/family + Getting the government against Christianity + Stirring up negativity

48 (3) The Unstoppable Gospel The 3 Takeaways

49 The 3 Takeaways (3) The Unstoppable Gospel + Millions will continue to put their faith in Jesus Christ!

50 The 3 Takeaways (3) The Unstoppable Gospel + Millions will continue to put their faith in Jesus Christ! + We must all join in and join together!

51 The 3 Takeaways (3) The Unstoppable Gospel + Millions will continue to put their faith in Jesus Christ! + We must all join in and join together! + The Scriptures must be the centrality of our gospel!

52 The 3 Takeaways (3) The Unstoppable Gospel + Millions will continue to put their faith in Jesus Christ! + We must all join in and join together! + The Scriptures must be the centrality of our gospel! + The world will be turned upside down!

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