Acts 17:28 · WEB

In Him We Live: Acts 17:28

A human-centred Acts 17:28 devotional exploring in him we live through context, honest reflection, prayer and a linked typography colouring page.

10 minutes

Read

Acts 17:28

For in him we live, move, and have our being.

Reading prompt · World English Bible

Arrive

Paul speaks in Athens, building a bridge from his listeners’ own poetry toward the Creator who is not confined to human temples.

Read the surrounding paragraph before returning to the featured verse. Notice what comes before the familiar words and what faithful response follows them.

Reflect

Paul speaks in Athens, building a bridge from his listeners’ own poetry toward the Creator who is not confined to human temples.

Every breath and movement depends on God, which humbles religious superiority and dignifies the people with whom Paul is speaking.

Meet one person across difference with curiosity and respect, looking for a truthful bridge without hiding your convictions.

The page leaves room around the words because reflection does not need to be crowded. Colour as much or as little as helps you remain attentive. The aim is not a finished art project, but a truthful meeting between Scripture and the life you are actually living.

Pause and notice

A few questions to sit with

How does Paul connect before he challenges?
What does dependence on God do to superiority?
Where can you build an honest bridge?

Pray

Faithful God, meet me in Acts 17:28. Give me honesty about its context, wisdom for my own circumstances and courage to put its truth into loving practice. Amen.

Carry it with you

Colour one outlined word slowly and turn it into a brief prayer. Complete the practical response you identified before the week ends.