“Paul entered the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. But some of them became obstinate; they refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way. So Paul left them. He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. This went on for two years, so that all the Jews and Greeks who lived in the province of Asia heard the word of the Lord.“
Acts 19:8-10

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APRIL 4, 2025

After Paul prayed over these twelve disciples, after they were filled with the Holy Spirit, Paul invested time and energy into teaching them. He spent two years, explaining, correcting, answering their questions and helping them develop sound minds in the Lord. Because of that, more and more people began to grow in their knowledge and understanding of God. In our text it says that after two years all the residents of (what was known at that time as) Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Greeks and Jews.

A sound, accurate, and truthful knowledge of God was spreading in the minds of those living in Asia, even amid trouble and persecution.

I confess that sometimes the knowledge I have of God is so precious to me that I’m tempted to keep it all to myself. It’s too valuable. If I share it with someone else, they might break it or get it dirty.

But of course, this way of thinking is wrong. The knowledge of God is our most precious treasure—but we are commanded to share it. It is a treasure that will never be taken away from us, never worn out, never tarnished or broken beyond repair. The gospel is priceless and it is made for sharing. Our families, our communities, our neighborhoods need believers who are willing to talk about God’s truth openly, frequently, knowledgably, in humility, respect and grace.

What would it look like to those around us, if we shared more about our knowledge of God than about our political opinions, our vacations, or our life struggles?

Questions for reflection and discussion:

  • What practical steps can you take to share what you know of God with others, perhaps even someone you’d rather not engage with?
  • What habits have you built into your week to continue growing in the knowledge of God?

 

Church Reading Plan:

  • Today, April 4: Leviticus 7; Psalm 7-8
  • Saturday, April 5: Leviticus 8; Psalm 9
  • Sunday, April 6: Leviticus 9; Psalm 10