Be Prepared for Rejection

Be Prepared For Rejection

Key Scriptures

“He who hears you hears Me, he who rejects you rejects Me, and he who rejects Me rejects Him who sent Me” (Luke 10:16).

Ezekiel 2
Called to be a Prophet
“You shall speak My words to them, whether they hear or whether they refuse, for they are rebellious (Ezekiel 2:7).
The watchman illustration (Ezekiel 3:17-21)

Acts 17
From Thessalonica to Athens

1. At Thessalonica (verses 1-9)
   • A. Preached Christ in the synagogue many are converted (1-4)
   • B. Unbelieving Jews persecute and assault the house of Jason (5-9)
2. At Berea (verses 10-15)
   • A. Preached Christ in the synagogue many are converted (10-12)
   • B. Jews of Thessalonica come to Berea and stirred the people (13)
   • C. Paul sent away to Athens – Timothy and Silas go later (14-15)
3. At Athens (verses 16-34)
   • A. The situation in Athens (16-21)
     • 1. City wholly given to idolatry (16)
     • 2. Paul preached and disputed with them (17-18)
     • 3. Paul taken and questioned (19-21)
   • B. Paul’s sermon on Mar’s Hill (22-31)
     • 1. The Athenians – ignorant of God (22-23)
     • 2. The Living God (24-29)
     • 3. Made the world (24-25)
     • 4. Made man (26-29)
   • C. Response to Paul’s sermon (32-34)
     • 1. Some mocked (32-33)
     • 2. Some believed (34)

Acts 17
From Thessalonica to Athens

1. At Thessalonica (verses 1-9)
2. At Berea (verses 10-15)
3. At Athens (verses 16-34)