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Acts 17:11 (NLT)

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11 And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul's message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 11) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - Berean challenge - daily, examine, and eager

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 11) Power of Gratitude - Uncommon Peace (2008-02-26)
(v. 11) Seeking God (part II) (2010-12-12)
(v. 11) Word of God (part III) (2010-12-18)
(v. 11) Followup - Bible Study Application (2011-01-11)
(v. 11) Followup - Balanced Attitude and Application (2011-01-18)
(v. 11) Prayer of the Righeous - Knowing God through His Word (part II) (2013-03-21)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 11) Sermon: With God (2013-07-28)

Definition(s):
Berea (Ber-eeah): heavy; weighty
Silas (Sigh-lass): three, or the third