Why did some people receive the gospel with joy while others responded with rage? In Acts 17, Paul proclaims Christ in Thessalonica and Berea and encounters both spiritual hunger and fierce opposition. This message explores the difference between destructive jealousy and a holy zeal for Christ... a zeal rooted in God’s preserving love for His people. Through persecution, perseverance, and gospel proclamation, we’re reminded that Jesus is jealous for His church, and His people are called to be jealous for Him.