Our Focus

 Job 13-14; Acts 17-18

“As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead.”

Acts 17:2, 3

The Scriptures are a record of both history and prophetic revelation of God’s salvation story culminating in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paul’s gift was in reasoning, explaining, and proving that Jesus Christ was the fulfillment of God’s promise to send the Messiah.

Are we able to use the Scriptures effectively as a tool in our gospel conversations?

Is Jesus the focus of our gospel conversations, or have we become the focus?

Paul’s ministry included many miracles and demonstrations of the Spirit’s power, but they only confirmed the gospel message rather than becoming the focus.

Is Jesus our main topic of discussion, or has he been replaced by other, ‘more interesting’ topics?

“Lord Jesus, you are my life-focus and my conversations-focus this day and always, for your glory.”