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Acts 17 & 18: Where is God Asking You To Show Up Boldly? | Daily Devotion Series · Growing Closer to God with Guided Meditation

• 0:04
  Pastor Robert Young: Today's meditation is coming from the book of Acts, chapter seventeen and eighteen.
• 0:11
  Pastor Robert Young: Acts seventeen and eighteen trace Paul's continued missionary work across Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth, revealing how the gospel engages spirit-rooted Jews, intellectually curious Greeks, and everyday working people.
• 0:33
  Pastor Robert Young: Paul and Silas preached in Thessalonica, explaining from the scriptures that the Messiah had to suffer and rise again.
• 0:45
  Pastor Robert Young: Some people believe, but jealous opponents stir up a mob and accuse the missionaries of turning the world upside down.
• 0:55
  Pastor Robert Young: They flee to Berea, where the Jews are described as noble because they examine the scriptures daily to verify Paul's teaching.
• 1:07
  Pastor Robert Young: Many people believe, but again, opposition from Thessalonica forces Paul onward.
• 1:15
  Pastor Robert Young: Paul arrives in Athens.
• 1:19
  Pastor Robert Young: Distressed by the city's idolatry, he debates philosophers and is invited to speak at the Areopagus.
• 1:29
  Pastor Robert Young: There he proclaims the unknown God as Savior, sustainer, and judge, calling all people to repentance.
• 1:40
  Pastor Robert Young: Some mock, some are curious, and some believe.
• 1:46
  Pastor Robert Young: Paul travels to Corinth.
• 1:49
  Pastor Robert Young: He meets Aquila and Priscilla and works with them as tent makers while preaching in the synagogue.
• 1:58
  Pastor Robert Young: When opportunity rises, he shifts his ministry next door to the house of justice.
• 2:04
  Pastor Robert Young: Crispus, the synagogue ruler, believes, along with many others, Paul receives a vision from the Lord, encouraging him to stay, and he ministers in Corinth for a year and a half.
• 2:22
  Pastor Robert Young: When Jewish leaders bring charges against him, the Roman proconsul Galeo dismisses the case, protecting the Christians.
• 2:33
  Pastor Robert Young: Paul later travels to Ephesus, then returns to Antioch, completing his second missionary journey.
• 2:43
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's take three minutes to reflect on the following question.
• 2:55
  Pastor Robert Young: Where is God inviting you to engage your community, whether through scripture, conversation, hospitality, or perseverance, so that his presence becomes visible through you.
• 3:12
  Pastor Robert Young: Today's affirmation, repeat it with me now and throughout your day: God's Spirit equips me to speak with wisdom.
• 6:24
  Pastor Robert Young: Endure with courage and engage people from every background with the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
• 6:34
  Pastor Robert Young: Let's say it again.
• 6:36
  Pastor Robert Young: God's Spirit equips me to speak with wisdom.
• 6:41
  Pastor Robert Young: Endure with courage and engage people from every background with the love and truth of Jesus Christ.
• 6:51
  Pastor Robert Young: Our closing prayer.
• 7:00
  Pastor Robert Young: Strengthen me to persevere, to trust your protection, and to carry your presence wherever you send me.
• 7:42
  Pastor Robert Young: Amen.