ELOHIM NEEDS NOTHING HUMAN HANDS MAKE

God is an omnipresent being who cannot live in physical structures; for Heaven is His dwelling place and the Earth remains His footstool (Isa. 66:1, Acts 7:48-50). Instead, He provides life and breath to people - true worship is never restricted to buildings because it's from the heart and in communion with the Holy Spirit - making Christians His Holy Temples, consecrated for His good works (Job 12:9-10, Is. 42:5, 1 Cor. 3:16).
Moreover, "God is Spirit and those who worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth;" for, "where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is freedom" (John 4:24, 2 Cor. 3:17). So, submit yourself to YHWH as a living sacrifice, and He will Tabernacle with you and I, where His Spirit of Holiness lives, as we glorify Him on Earth (Matt. 18:19, 1 Cor. 6:19-20).

PRAYER: Blessed Lord of Heaven and Earth, Awesome God, and Almighty Father, thank You for letting me know that nothing created by man can serve as Your place of presence, except what You created and sanctified for Yourself and Your glory. Please keep me as Your Holy Temple, sanctified to worship and offer sacrifices of praise; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 17:24-25

AN UNKNOWN GOD

The One True God - the Creator, Source of Life, and Judge, who is not shaped by human hands but seeks to remain known through Loving one another and His resurrected Son as the One whom we as ministering vessels of the Holy Spirit preach, in fulfillment of the Great Commission (John 17:3, Acts 17:25, Rom. 1:9). We make the ignorant realize that YHWH is supreme in Heaven and Earth, who made all people and, ''doesn't live in temples made by human hands," but is near, sustaining life (Acts 17:24).
Furthermore, as Christians chosen to spread the Good News of Salvation, we challenge the sons of men to seek God, letting them know that all their needs will be met, even as Elohim will judge the World through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, whom God raised from the dead, to sit at His right hand, forever (Is. 55:6-7, Matt. 6:3, Acts 17:27).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, YHWH, the God of all creation living in Heaven and on Earth, for making me a Minister of the Gospel. Blessed be Your Holy Name; please keep me strengthened and motivated to reach out to anyone ignorant of the Truth, yet seeking to know You, so they may be set free,
Amen.

From Acts 17:22-23

STRANGE TO CURIOUS EARS

The Gospel is often considered strange to the ears of the ignorant, because it's the message of Love, repentance, and a crucified Messiah (Acts 17:23). It directly contradicts human wisdom, culture norms, and entrenched beliefs; yet, the humble and fair-minded are always willing to listen and learn something new, to know, and possibly to receive the Truth (Mark 7:7-8, Col. 2:8-9).
However, the Good News of Salvation challenges established traditions, which frequently invokes resistance from the kingdom of darkness, against reviving souls for God's glory (Col. 2:15, Jas. 4:7, 1 John 4:4).

PRAYER: Dear LORD, Omniscient and Gracious Father, thank You for making me a channel of Your Word, which appears strange to the ignorant but pleasing to all who receive it wholeheartedly. Please continue to use me as a ministering vessel of the Holy Spirit, so I may be allowed to answer questions according to Your will; in Jesus' Name,
Amen.

From Acts 17:19-21

CALLED NAMES BY PHILOSOPHERS

Ministering vessels of the Holy Spirit, proclaiming the Gospel of Salvation, are often seen by those who carnally explore fundamental questions about human existence, emotions and values, as babblers. Many among those ignorant of the things of the Spirit consider Believers fulfilling the Great Commission to be scavengers of knowledge and ideas, speaking without understanding of themselves, to practice a boring religiousity.
However, the understanding of most philosophers is factual, which remains far from Divine Truth, making most of them conclude that there is no God nor existence of spiritual things, which is foolishness to Him (Ps. 14:1, 1 Cor. 1:20 & 2:14).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, LORD, Abba Father, and Comforter of my soul, for being with me through life's adventures, as I continuously spread the Gospel to all. Blessed be Your Holy Name; please let hearts be open to receive Your Word as I proclaim Christ, so those who think that I'm babbling, might acknowledge the Truth and gain the courage to change their minds and accept all you've done,
Amen.

From Acts 17:18

REASONED WITH THE JEWS AND GENTILES

Using respectful dialogue, Scriptures, and common-ground reasoning to spread the Good News of Salvation, is necessary when preaching to unbelievers and men of other faiths about Christ (Acts 17:2-3 & 18:4). Such approaches make unbelievers curious, leading to further discussion on the only Way to the Father of all creation.
Moreover, the message of Christ's birth, life, death, burial, and resurrection, is strange to those who are ignorant of the Truth; yet, the humble approach of any Minister can transform the mindset of many lost in deception, for God's glory (Eph. 4:22-24).

PRAYER: Dear Lord Jesus Christ, the Messiah and Savior of my soul, thank You for giving me the Wisdom and Grace to reason with the Faithful and unbelievers, concerning Your Word. Please continue to lead me in the Spirit so I may always minister according to Your Divine will,
Amen.

From Acts 17:17

SPIRIT PROVOKED, SIGHTING IDOLATROUS PRACTICES

Faithful Ministers usually experience deep, righteous indignation and distress in their spirits, rather than mere human hatred, when seeing the worship of created things instead of the Creator (Is. 2:8, 2 Pet. 2:8). Behind idolatrous practices are various demonic influences, which defile a man and provoke the Holy Spirit, making His vessels express righteous anger towards such abominable acts (Hos. 4:12, 1 Cor. 10:20).
Furthermore, righteous anger is Divine, for it's the revelation of God's wrath and jealousy against the influence of the kingdom of darkness on His Creation, through His anointed, called to fulfill the Great Commission and subdue the efforts of the wicked on Earth (Ps. 7:11, Jud. 6:25-27).

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, LORD, Heavenly Father, and Creator of all living in Heaven and on Earth, for separating me from every form of idol worship and evil practice. Blessed be Your Holy Name; please help me to always work according to Your will whenever my spirit becomes provoked at the sight of an idolatrous practice,
Amen.

From Acts 17:16

STIRRED UP THE CROWDS

Most religious leaders who are against the Good News of Salvation, seize opportunities to incite public anger towards the Faithful who are fulfilling the Great Commission (Mark 15:10-11, Acts 14:2). This action comes through jealousy of those who do what God commands and the desire to instead protect established religious traditions which are against the growth of the Church (Acts 6:12 & 21:27).
However even, "devoted women of prominence and leading men," could be deceitfully incited to achieve the evil motives of the kingdom of darkness (Acts 13:50). So, stand staying watchful, praying always, and you will remain protected as the chosen - favored in the sight of God!

PRAYER: In Lord Jesus' Name, thank You, Heavenly Father, the Protector of the Righteous and Redeemer of the Faithful, for I am safe in Your loving arms. Please continue to lead me in the Spirit as I endeavor to spread the Good News of Salvation, so I may never fall into the snare of the wicked, but know when to remain and where I'm sent, as the Redeemed of the LORD,
Amen.

From Acts 17:13-14