Acts 17:11

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

1. The Jewish people in Berea were:

1. More fair minded. They were more receptive. Their minds were open to the teaching of Paul.

2. They listened with a ready mind. They would listen and weigh the evidence presented and decide based on the evidence and argument rather than emotion.

3. They searched the Scriptures to confirm that the teaching of Paul was correct.

2. COMMENT : I believe that most preachers try to teach and explain the truth, as they believe it to be taught in the Bible. But, in judgment, we can not excuse our actions by saying, "My preacher said - - -." We must follow the example of the Bereans. We need to study for ourselves. Listen to the preacher. Look up the passages he quotes. Study the verses and their context.