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Making the Most of the Moment

Colossians 4:5-6 5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

Colossians 4:5-6 5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

Colossians 4:5-6 5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34)

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) v. 21, a culture that is pluralistic and inclusive (sound familiar?)

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) v. 21, a culture that is pluralistic and inclusive (sound familiar?) v. 16, observation + provocation (considering the moment before speaking)

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) v. 21, a culture that is pluralistic and inclusive (sound familiar?) v. 16, observation + provocation (considering the moment before speaking) v. 22, appealing to where they are (what’s important to them)

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) Who God Is:

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) Who God Is: “the God who made the world and all things in it”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) Who God Is: “the God who made the world and all things in it” “Lord of heaven and earth”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) Who God Is: “the God who made the world and all things in it” “Lord of heaven and earth” “does not dwell in temples made with hands; nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) Who God Is: “the God who made the world and all things in it” “Lord of heaven and earth” “does not dwell in temples made with hands; nor is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything” “He is not far from each one of us”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) Who God Is: Evidences God’s Nature Authority

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) What God Has Done:

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) What God Has Done: “gives to all people life and breath and all things”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) What God Has Done: “gives to all people life and breath and all things” “made from one man every nation…determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) What God Has Done: “gives to all people life and breath and all things” “made from one man every nation…determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation” “overlooked the times of ignorance”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) What God Has Done: “gives to all people life and breath and all things” “made from one man every nation…determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation” “overlooked the times of ignorance” “fixed a day in which He will judge”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) What God Has Done: “gives to all people life and breath and all things” “made from one man every nation…determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation” “overlooked the times of ignorance” “fixed a day in which He will judge” “[raised] Him [Jesus] from the dead”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) What God Has Done: Creation Revelation Salvation/Jesus Purpose Universally or Individually (Mk. 5:19)

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) My Response:

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) My Response: “that they would seek God”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) My Response: “that they would seek God” “we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and thought of man”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) My Response: “that they would seek God” “we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and thought of man” “all people everywhere should repent”

Paul In Athens (Acts 17:16-34) My Response: Faith Baptism Obedience/Holiness Discipleship Love Relationships

Making the Most of the Moment

Making the Most of the Moment Sharing our faith isn’t about theological lectures, winning arguments, step-by-step outlines, or memorizing verses – it’s about engaging people in dialogue.

Making the Most of the Moment Sharing our faith isn’t about theological lectures, winning arguments, step-by-step outlines, or memorizing verses – it’s about engaging people in dialogue. Knowing how to “respond to each person” is often learned by observing others who do this well.

Making the Most of the Moment Sharing our faith isn’t about theological lectures, winning arguments, step-by-step outlines, or memorizing verses – it’s about engaging people in dialogue. Knowing how to “respond to each person” is often learned by observing others who do this well. The most successful people are often the ones simply willing to let God use them.