Ridiculing
Paul Preaches in Athens
Date: August 20, 2022
Passage: Acts 17:22–34
As we read through Paul’s sermon in Athens, keep in mind the beliefs held by those to whom he was addressing and observe how Paul interacted with those beliefs. The Epicureans in the crowd were more materialistic and non-religious, believing that life was for pursuing pleasure, while the …
IllustrationRepentance of Ridiculing
J.C. Penney Co pulled a T-shirt from its shelves that was accused of ridiculing home-schooled children. The shirt carried the words “Home Skooled” and a picture of a mobile home. (CSA Weekly Recap 8/17/01) …