Being Berean

Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.  Acts 17:11 NIV Examined the Scriptures – There’s a funny contradiction buried in this verse.  The Bereans were orthodox.  Jewish orthodox.  They…

Checking It Out

Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.  Acts 17:11 NASB Examining the Scriptures – Are you Berean?  Ah, you say, “But of course.  I make sure that what I believe is supported by the…

To Be Berean

Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. Acts 17:11 (NIV) To See If – Are you Berean?  Are you willing to examine the Scriptures every day to see if…