Paul's Sermon on Mars Hill
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began by reading Acts 17:24‑26 (NLT) and emphasized that God, the Creator of all, does not dwell in man‑made temples and has no needs of His own. The teacher explained that these verses set the stage for understanding why God desires to be sought after, as highlighted in Acts 17:27. The discussion then shifted to the reality that many people find it difficult to seek God, citing cultural distractions, lack of exposure to truth, and personal anxiety about doing it "right." Using Isaiah 59:1‑2, the teacher reminded listeners that God is merciful and ready to accept anyone who turns toward Him, while the feeding of the 5,000 in John 6:14‑15 illustrated how people can mistakenly seek a worldly king after witnessing a miracle. The class concluded with practical principles for seeking God—first and foremost for God's sake, not personal gain—encouraging believers to pursue a sincere, humble relationship with the Creator and to help others find truth. Overall, the session affirmed that God's desire for intimacy with humanity is both astonishing and essential, urging the congregation to actively seek Him and share that pursuit with a world longing for genuine purpose.
Key Scriptures
He is the God who made the world and everything in it. Since he is the Lord of heaven and earth, he doesn't live in man-made temples and human hands can't serve his needs for he has no needs. He himself gives life and breath to everything and he satisfies every need. From one man, he created all the nations throughout the whole earth. He decided beforehand when they should rise and fall and he determined their boundaries.
We are his offspring.