I love Acts 17, especially Paul's preaching in Athens
From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands. God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us.
Acts 17:26-27
Some of what I find interesting here are some practical implications of these statements, notably that God has determined when and where we should live - he has a plan for our lives. These statements, along with many examples in scripture, tell me that before I move somewhere I need to pray and get direction and confirmation from God since he has places in mind for me. Many just follow jobs, education or just preference but if we are following Jesus we should ask him where he is wanting us to live.
In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. For he has set a day when he will judge the world God's justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising him from the dead."
Acts 17:30-31 NIV
God is calling everyone everywhere to turn from their previous ways and follow him. Jesus's resurrection is a key proof for God's plans and purposes in Christ
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