Arguing for the Christ. Acts 17:1-9

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1 Arguing for the Christ Acts 17:1-9

2 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, 3 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ. 4 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. 5 But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. 6 And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; 7 Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. 8 And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things. 9 And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.

3 Acts 17:1 Now when they [Paul & Silas] had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:

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5 Let me remind you that this is the Thessalonica that Paul will write 2 letters to

6 Acts 17:2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,

7 What are the evangelistic presuppositions Paul s audience possess?

8 What is a presupposition? Something someone believes beforehand

9 Jewish Presuppositions 1. Yahweh is the Creator God of the Universe.

10 Jewish Presuppositions 1. Yahweh is the Creator God of the Universe. 2. He promised to send an anointed one to fulfill the Davidic covenant.

11 Jewish Presuppositions 1. Yahweh is the Creator God of the Universe. 2. He promised to send an anointed one to fulfill the Davidic covenant. 3. God has rules/expectations for his people.

12 Jewish Presuppositions 1. Yahweh is the Creator God of the Universe. 2. He promised to send an anointed one to fulfill the Davidic covenant. 3. God has rules/expectations for his people. 4. Scripture is God s revelation to His people.

13 Jewish Presuppositions 1. Yahweh is the Creator God of the Universe. 2. He promised to send an anointed one to fulfill the Davidic covenant. 3. God has rules/expectations for his people. 4. Scripture is God s revelation to His people. 5. Jesus the man was a real person.

14 Acts 17:3 Opening and alleging, How do other translations render this phrase?

15 Acts 17:3 ESV explaining and proving NET explaining and demonstrating NASB explaining and giving evidence

16 The same author that writes of the Lord opening the heart presents Paul arguing with the mind of the Jews

17 Most Americans NO longer possess presuppositions like this

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19 You may have to argue for the Existence of the Creator God of the Universe

20 Or You may have to argue for the Necessity of an absolute moral standard of truth

21 Acts 17:3 that it was necessary for the Christ You can t understand what point Paul is arguing for if you don t understand the term the Christ

22 The Christ Messiah; the anointed one (Daniel 9)

23 The Christ Messiah; the anointed one (Daniel 9) The One God promised to send to fulfill the promises to Adam, Abraham, Moses, and David

24 The Christ Messiah; the anointed one (Daniel 9) The One God promised to send to fulfill the promises to Adam, Abraham, Moses, and David Son of Man (Daniel 7)

25 The Christ Messiah; the anointed one (Daniel 9) The One God promised to send to fulfill the promises to Adam, Abraham, Moses, and David Son of Man (Daniel 7) Holy One of God

26 The Christ Messiah; the anointed one (Daniel 9) The One God promised to send to fulfill the promises to Adam, Abraham, Moses, and David Son of Man (Daniel 7) Holy One of God The Lord (Psalm 110)

27 Genesis 3:15 (ESV) I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.

28 Deut 18:15-18 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; 16 According to all that thou desiredst of the LORD thy God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of the LORD my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not. 17 And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken. 18 I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.

29 Psalm 110:1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

30 Acts 17:3 that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer?

31 What was the issue with the Christ Suffering?

32 Jews connected Suffering to Sin Since the Messiah would be without sin there would be no reason for Him to suffer

33 John 9:1-3 And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. 2 And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? 3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him.

34 Moreover God was the Source of Suffering So how could the anointed one sent from God be punished by God

35 What Scriptures Might Paul have used?

36 Daniel 9:25-26 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times. And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

37 What other Scriptures? What do you think?

38 What about Isaiah?

39 What would you say To the question: Why did Christ have to suffer?

40 Acts 17:3 and risen again from the dead;

41 What would you say To the question: Why did Christ have to rise from the dead?

42 Jesus Resurrection Demonstrated God s sovereignty over death

43 Jesus Resurrection Demonstrated God s sovereignty over death Validated Jesus claim to be the Son of God

44 Matthew 12:39-41 (ESV) But he answered them, An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40 For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

45 Jesus Resurrection Demonstrated God s sovereignty over death Validated Jesus claim to be the Son of God Fulfilled prophetic signs from the OT

46 Jesus Resurrection Demonstrated God s sovereignty over death Validated Jesus claim to be the Son of God Fulfilled prophetic texts from the OT Proved Jesus was not a liar

47 John 11:25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

48 Acts 17:3 and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is [the] Christ.

49 Psalm 16:10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell [Sheol-the place of the dead]; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

50 Acts 17:4 and of the chief women not a few. misogynist

51 Acts 17:4 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.

52 Why did ONLY some of them believe If the Apostle Paul is arguing for the Christ?

53 Look what happens NEXT

54 Acts 17:5 But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy,

55 Acts 17:5 took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.

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57 1 Thessalonians 1:6 And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

58 Acts 17:6 And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; Let me show you the NASB

59 Acts 17:6-7 When they did not find them, they began dragging Jason and some brethren before the city authorities, shouting, These men who have upset the world have come here also; and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.

60 Another King, Jesus

61 Another King Demands that We protect the lives of the innocent

62 Another King Demands that We protect the lives of the innocent We remain committed to the sanctity of all human lives

63 Another King Demands that We protect the lives of the innocent We remain committed to the sanctity of all human lives We insist on biological gender distinctions

64 Another King Demands that We protect the lives of the innocent We remain committed to the sanctity of all human lives We insist on biological gender distinctions We stand for the sanctity of marriage as defined by God 1 man & 1 woman

65 Another King Demands that We protect the lives of the innocent We remain committed to the sanctity of all human lives We insist on biological gender distinctions We stand for the sanctity of marriage as defined by God 1 man & 1 woman We love & obey to Him before all others

66 Another King Demands that We protect the lives of the innocent We remain committed to the sanctity of all human lives We insist on biological gender distinctions We stand for the sanctity of marriage as defined by God 1 man & 1 woman We love & obey to Him before all others We preach His Word even when the world doesn t want to hear it

67 Is He Your King?