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That very night the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea. When they arrived there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth. As a result, many Jews believed, as did many of the prominent Greek women and men.

Acts 17:10-12

Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. So instead, they went on through Mysia to the seaport of Troas.

That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” So we decided to leave for Macedonia at once, having concluded that God was calling us to preach the Good News there.
Acts 16:6-10

• In Acts 17, Paul and Silas had to flee Thessolonica. 
• They were sent to Berea for safety. 
• Berea was not on a main route. 
• The people had a respect and a love for God’s Word. 
• Because of this, they searched the Word and studied it. 
• A Berean is one who receives the Word with readiness of mind. 
• They realize that they don’t know everything!
• A Berean is one who researches the Word. 
• They aren’t lazy!
• A Berean is eager, but not gullible. 
• They realize that there are false teachers!
• A Berean is one who responds to the Word. 
• They respond by faith.
• We need more Bereans today!

Be a Berean!!!