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# Day 336

# The Babbler Speaks of God

Acts 17:16–25

Paul became known in Athens as a babbler. He constantly talked about Jesus Christ. Some people there did nothing but talk about new ideas. “We’d like to know what these strange notions mean,” they told Paul.

“I found an interesting altar in your city,” he began. “On it was written: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. I declare this God, who made the world and everything in it, to be the Lord of heaven and earth. He has no need of these shrines or anything humans can give. Instead, he gives us life and breath and all things.”

Questions: Why was Paul called a babbler? Why does God have no need of anything humans can give?