Acts 17  Paul presents the gospel in Thessalonica and then Berea and many come to believe in Jesus. But,  the unbelieving Jews came after him in both places, so Paul was evacuated to Athens.  There, Paul is given an opportunity to speak to many, ending up before the High Council.   There, Paul introduces them to the "Unknown God"..

"The God who made the universe and everything in it, and who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in man-and temples; nor is He served by human hands, as if He lacked something; since it is He himself who gives life and breath and everything to everyone."  (v24-25)   This is our God!

"From one man He made every nation living on the entire surface of the earth, and He fixed the limits of their territories and the periods when they would flourish. God did this so that people would look for Him and perhaps reach out and find him although in fact he is not far from each one of us, for in him we live and move and exist." ( v26-28a)  This is our most gracious God!

".. Indeed, as some of the poets among you have said, 'We are actually his children.'  so since we're children of God, we shouldn't suppose that God's essence resembles gold, silver, or stone shaped by human technique and imagination." (v28b-29)  Hallelujah! Our God lives and reigns. He is transcendent and gloriously infinite!

"In the past, God overlooked such ignorance; but now He is commanding all people everywhere to turn to Him from their sins. For He has set a Day when He will judge the inhabited world, and do it justly, by means of a Man whom He has designated. And He has given public proof of it by resurrecting this man from the dead."  ( v30-31)  This is the Truth!

Father in Heaven,  Mighty God, maker of heaven and earth, we praise and worship You alone.  Thank You for making Yourself known to us.  Thank You for making Yourself available to all who look for You and reach out to You and find You!  Thank You that we serve a Living God, who gives us Life through Jesus Christ, the Son of God.  Thank You that You have shown us the way to turn from sin and to You.  Thank You that there is now no condemnation to those who trust in Jesus! All praise and honor and glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.