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In Acts 17:10 - Paul and Silas are sent off from Thessalonica to Berea, and again they go into the synagogue and preach Jesus Christ - same place - same method - same message.

We read that the Bereans were more noble, and they readily received the Word of God. Their minds were open to God - to His Word - and to His servants.

These people did something highly interesting and significant - and important. They went home to check up on what was being preached and taught. This they did every day to ensure that what was being said was true.

Many believed - prominent Gentile women - and Gentile men.

It is always important to check out on what is being said and preached and taught. Check that it is true and that it can be supported by the Scriptures. That is how to come to real faith with a solid sound foundation - from the beginning. Those who do this will soon see their faith growing.

Verse 13. When the Jews back in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching in Berea with some success, a mob came down - a gang appeared - to stir up the people. Agitators sowed seeds of unrest and discontent.

Paul is forced to move on again. He has to get out of the road for his own safety.

The preaching of the Word of God is never a drowsy soothing sedative. It challenges our whole way of life. It challenges the way we live and shakes our values, priorities, comfort and beliefs. The light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ opens us up to make essential changes.

New priorities are set before us. Old habits - ways - conversations - are discovered to be wrong and empty and meaningless, when compared with Jesus Christ. Radical transformations take place in our lives as the Word of God does its supernatural work.

As we move on in Jesus - old ways of thinking - former attitudes - and even certain relationships - are left and forsaken for ever.

And yet - at the same time - when you come to Jesus Christ and accept His Ways - you find Him very soothing - sensitive - loving - tender - strong - and understanding. Even when you may be thrown into some prison you find yourself singing hymns and praises. That can even surprise us, because it is so unlike what we formerly were. We would never previously have been able to react and respond like that. Even when you may be on the run, there is supernatural peace, as God guides and moves in your life, encouraging and inspiring.

This is one positive aspect of the life of the disciple which can only be understood by someone who has been born again.

In which ways is the Word of God presently challenging you or your lifestyle or your behaviour or your circumstances?

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