There is a rescue from sin and the lake of fire available for all through the Cross of Christ, but many don’t know how desperate their situation is spiritually, and they refuse the gospel. Knowing this drove the Apostle Paul all over the world to share the gospel of the grace of God, often leading to revival in places like Thessalonica. This lesson from Acts 17:1-9 recounts Paul’s ministry there on his second apostolic journey, where he reasoned in the synagogue that Jesus is the Christ. While many believed, there was also opposition that forced Paul and his companions to escape by night to Berea. This account shows how the gospel divides people and calls believers to look for Christ’s return amid persecution.