Paul's Sermon on Mars Hill
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began with a brief overview of the upcoming quarter’s focus on Paul’s sermon in Acts 17, emphasizing the importance of finding common ground when presenting the Gospel. The teacher introduced the historical setting—Paul’s second missionary journey, his time in Berea, and his arrival in Athens—before guiding the group through the text, especially verses 10, 12, 13, 16, 22, and 23. Participants discussed how Paul used the Athenians’ altar to an "unknown God" as a bridge to reveal the true God who created everything. Through the conversation, the teacher highlighted Paul’s strategy of connecting the Good News to cultural touch‑points, encouraging believers to be both knowledgeable of Scripture and sensitive to their listeners. The central message underscored that Christians must truly know God personally in order to effectively share Him with a world that often claims to "know" Him only superficially. The class concluded with a call to apply Paul’s example in everyday conversations, trusting that God will use each sincere effort to draw others toward Him.
Key Scriptures
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