Instructions: Let everyone open to Acts 17 and read the end of the chapter, particularly verses 32-34. Ask participants to identify the three ways that people responded to Paul's discourse.
Draw an outline of a traffic signal. As each type of response is given, color in the appropriate light:
- Red - "some mocked"
- Amber/Yellow - "we will hear you again about this"
- Green - "but some joined him and believed"
Use these responses to help participants prepare how they will respond to similar situations that arise.
- Red - move on gracefully (note that Paul did not interact with them further, defend himself, or criticize)
- Amber/Yellow - invite these people to meet again to explore the Bible and answer their lingering questions
- Green - lead these people to faith in Christ and begin training them as disciples immediately
15 min 
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