These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. v.11
Read chapter 17
The Bereans. A Jewish people who love scripture and know it's perfect completeness in finding truth. We should all follow their example and search the scriptures to destermie what we believe and not just a fine-sounding message or something that appeals to our own idea of who/what we want God to be like. How common it is today in churches where people will believe whatever the pastor or elders of the church say yet never seek if it's true for themselves. Today the word of God is accessible to all (at least in the USA) and God gives wisdom of HIs word to those that ask- not just a pastor, priest, someone with a seminary degree. Even here we see in Barea it's not just the leaders seeking the scripture alone but with Greeks, men and women. It can be intimidating or overwhelming where to how to start, study, etc. But don't let that hold you back. Seek His word as you'd search for buried treasure!
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