I see three key thoughts in this chapter.
First, the Christians where accused of turning the world upside down. What do you think it meant for Christianity to have turned their world upside down? I think it meant those that came to Christ challenged everything. They challenged what they believed about God, and what it meant to be saved. It challenged how they lived for now their lives revolved around Christ. It was confrontational by nature; you cannot hear the gospel and walk away the same. If you receive it, you’re called to follow. If we reject Christ we find ourselves knowing we are condemned, at least according to the Christians. Let’s turn our world upside down.
Second, the Christians searched the scriptures. They wanted to know the truth so that they could better follow Christ. Verse eleven also said they received with readiness of mind. They had a mind willing to accept what God wanted and were going to live out what they learned. We should read, ready to do, ready to believe and follow God’s instructions. Do you have a ready mind or one closed off by religion, tradition, education, family or anything else? The answer is yes! Our minds must be opened by God’s Spirit and God’s Word. Romans 12:1,2 explains that our minds need to be renewed.
Third, the Christians should help those seeking “god” find the true and living God. Too many believe in an “unknown” god and need to be introduced to the true and living God. Jesus wants us to know Him, as believers Christ call us friends. As a friend of God we are told everything and as God’s friend we should follow everything He tells us.
If we follow Christ and His Word we will together turn the world upside down. Together with Christ the MBC family should be turning New Haven upside down with the gospel. Christ doesn’t want to be added to your life, He desires to be your reason for living.
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