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“WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT ?” May 24 th 1844 1 st telegram – last today From the sinking of the Titanic to weddings Robert Benchley first time in Venice " Streets full of water. Please advise." Head of the Navy on September 3 rd 1939 “ Winston is back.”
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“WHAT HATH GOD WROUGHT?” May 24th 1844 1st telegram – last today • From the sinking of the Titanic to weddings • Robert Benchleyfirst time in Venice "Streets full of water. Please advise." • Head of the Navy on September 3rd 1939 “Winston is back.” One piece of information can produce very different responses
Acts 17:1-15 They received the word of God How the Gospel is presented v1-3,10 From the Old Testament pointing to Jesus reasoned, explaining = opening up, proving Wherever we begin a conversation let’s get to Jesus
Acts 17:1-15 They received the word of God How the Gospel is presented v1-3,10 How the Gospel is rejected v5+13 Charges v7+8: • Disturbing the peace • Proclaiming another King Be wise to determined opposition that has the support of the authorities
Acts 17:1-15 They received the word of God How the Gospel is presented v1-3,10 How the Gospel is rejected v5+13 Why is the Gospel so disturbing ? v6+7 turning the world upside down Greekness: shared blood, and shared language, and common temples and sacrifices Romanness: a political and religious community with common values, customs, morality and way of life
Acts 17:1-15 They received the word of God How the Gospel is presented v1-3,10 How the Gospel is rejected v5+13 Why is the Gospel so disturbing ? v6+7 • How the Gospel is received v4+11,12 v4 joined = by God’s action v11 received with eagerness v11 examining daily to see
Acts 17:1-15 They received the word of God How the Gospel is presented v1-3,10 How the Gospel is rejected v5+13 Why is the Gospel so disturbing ? v6+7 How the Gospel is received v4+11,12 So .. • We study & are not gullible • We pray • We don’t rush people
Acts 17:1-15 They received the word of God One piece of information can produce very different responses: The Gospel will divide The Gospel saves