1. They Received the Word Acts 17:11

2. They Received the Word Acts 17:10-11 “Received” – DECHOMAI – To receive by deliberate and ready reception of what is offered.

3. They Received the Word Acts 17:11 “Received” – DECHOMAI – To receive by deliberate and ready reception of what is offered. 1 Thes 2:13 – same word – “ye accepted” - Reason: Truth from God –not men - Works in us

4. They Received the Word Acts 17:11 “Received” – DECHOMAI – To receive by deliberate and ready reception of what is offered. 1 Thes 2:13 – same word – “ye accepted” - Reason: Truth from God –not men - Works in us 1 Thes 1:6 – Received even in difficult circumstances

5. With All Readiness of Mind Acts 17:11 “Readiness” – PROTHUMIA – Eagerness, Willingness Pro – Forward Thumos – Mind, Disposition

6. With All Readiness of Mind Acts 17:11 “Readiness” – PROTHUMIA – Eagerness, Willingness Pro – Forward Thumos – Mind, Disposition Ezra 7:10 – Set his heart to SEEK the law of Jehovah

7. With All Readiness of Mind Acts 17:11 “Readiness” – PROTHUMIA – Eagerness, Willingness Pro – Forward Thumos – Mind, Disposition Ezra 7:10 – Set his heart to SEEK the law of Jehovah Acts 10:30-33 – Cornelius was eager, prepared to receive the commands of the Lord

8. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so Acts 17:11 “Examine” – ANAKRINO – To investigate, to search, to inquire

9. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so Acts 17:11 “Examine” – ANAKRINO – To investigate, to search, to inquire 1 Cor 10:25 – Same Word: “Asking no Question”

10. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so Acts 17:11 “Examine” – ANAKRINO – To investigate, to search, to inquire 1 Cor 10:25 – Same Word: “Asking no Question” 1 Jn 4:1 – Prove / test whether of God – Why?

11. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so Acts 17:11 “Examine” – ANAKRINO – To investigate, to search, to inquire 1 Cor 10:25 – Same Word: “Asking no Question” 1 Jn 4:1 – Prove / test whether of God – Why? Acts 20:29-32 – Warning to the elders at Ephesus

12. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so “Examine” – ANAKRINO – To investigate, to search, to inquire 1 Cor 10:25 – Same Word: “Asking no Question” 1 Jn 4:1 – Prove / test whether of God – Why? Acts 20:29-32 – Warning to the elders at Ephesus 2 Cor 11:13-15 – Disguised as ministers of righteousness

13. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so SOURCE OF EXAMINATION: Scriptures – Word of God Matt 22:23-33 – Jesus used this process to test / prove doctrine

14. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so SOURCE OF EXAMINATION: Scriptures – Word of God Matt 22:23-33 – Jesus used this process to test / prove doctrine Eph 6:13-15 – Gird loins with truth Shod your feet with preparation of gospel

15. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so DAILY PROCESS – Habitual Practice – Manifests our mindset toward God’s Word

16. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so DAILY PROCESS – Habitual Practice – Manifests our mindset toward God’s Word Psalm 119:9-16 – Is this our mindset toward God’s Word?

17. Examining the Scriptures Daily, Whether these thing were so DAILY PROCESS – Habitual Practice – Manifests our mindset toward God’s Word Psalm 119:9-16 – Is this our mindset toward God’s Word? Psalm 119: 97-99; 103-104 – Do we love God’s law that much? Is it out meditation all the day?

18. They Received the Word RECEIVING THE WORD INVOLVES OBEDIENCE James 1:21-22 – Must be DOERS of the Word

19. They Received the Word MAY WE FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF THE BEROEANS “... they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily, whether these things were so.”