Acts 17:1-9

Paul preached Christ at Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9: Paul and his co-workers left Philippi and journeyed to Thessalonica. Their journey carried then through Amphipolis and Apollonia. When they visited Thessalonica they found a synagogue and many Jews. Paul went into the synagogue and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures. He used the Old Testament to identify Jesus as the Messiah.

Paul used the scripture to show that the Messiah had to suffer and die for sins. He presented proof that Jesus was raised again from the dead, and that this Jesus is the Christ. The result of the preaching was that a good number of God-fearing Greeks and some of the chief women became Christians. There was, however, opposition to the truth. The Jews stirred up some base fellows and attacked the house of Jason where these preachers had stayed. The mob was looking for Paul and Silas, but did not find them. Those that opposed Christianity said, "These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also." What was said in derision was in fact a great compliment. The things that seemed to disturb the unbelieving Jews most were: (1) preaching concerning the resurrection, and (2) saying the Jesus was king.