5th January 2026

Search The Scriptures

[They] Searched the Scriptures daily

to find out whether these things were so.

Acts 17:11

Today's Bible Reading: Acts 17:10-15.

In today's Bible lesson, we again join Paul and Silas as they continue their missionary journey and arrive in the city of Berea. They begin preaching in the synagogue, and the people there are more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. The Bereans eagerly receive the word and examine the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul and Silas are saying is true (v 11). As a result, many of them believed, both Jews and Greeks (v 12). 

However, when the Jews from Thessalonica hear that Paul is preaching in Berea, they come and stir up trouble (v 13). Paul is forced to leave and travel to Athens, but Silas and Timothy remain behind in Berea (v 14) . 

The example of the Bereans teaches us an important lesson about receiving the word of God. We should be like them and receive the word with all readiness, examining the Scriptures to see if what we hear is true. This is how we can discern truth from error and increase our knowledge of God's Word, and grow in our faith. 

We should also be aware that there may be those who will try to stir up trouble and hinder us in our pursuit of truth. But we should remain steadfast in our faith, trusting in God to guide us and protect us.

Prayer: Dear God, help me be like the Bereans—ready to receive Your word and faithful to search the Scriptures daily. When opposition comes, keep me steadfast and trusting in Your guidance and protection. In Christ’s name, Amen.