Who is the Unknown God?

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Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef

Michael Youssef, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Sermons, Bible Study, Theology, Health & Fitness, Jesus, Mental Health, Preaching, Bible, Spirituality, Religion, Holy Spirit, Ltw, Leading The Way

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🗓️ 5 October 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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In Who Is the Unknown God?, Dr. Michael Youssef confronts the idolatry of modern culture with the boldness of the Apostle Paul in Acts 17. Preaching in a city filled with gods, Paul exposes the emptiness of false worship and proclaims the risen Christ as the only Savior and Judge. Dr. Youssef warns that idols are not just carved statues—they are anything that takes the place of the one true God. From false religion to pleasure, pride, and power, every idol will be judged. God is calling all people to repent, for a day of judgment is coming. This message calls believers to intercede, to proclaim Truth with urgency, and to live unashamed of the Gospel in a world darkened by deception. If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

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0:00.0	What is an idol? I want you to listen carefully. An idol is a God substitute.
0:08.0	That's an idol. It doesn't matter what it is. An idol can be the pursuit of wealth for wealth's sake.
0:16.0	An idol can be uncontrollable appetite for sex, for drugs, for alcohol.
0:23.6	An idol can be religion.
0:25.6	An idol can be even a Christian service.
0:28.6	Anything that takes God's place is an idol.
0:32.6	Thank you for taking time in your day for leading the way with Dr. Michael Yousaf.
0:39.1	In this episode, joined the Apostle Paul in Athens.
0:43.4	As he walked through the city, he saw images and statues of gods in every size and shape and everywhere.
0:52.2	But instead of setting up a boycott or telling people he was offended or
0:56.4	triggered, he passionately and compassionately declared the truth about the one true God. And honestly,
1:04.0	we're experiencing what Paul saw today. People are searching to fill spiritual voids with
1:10.3	material things or physical things and emotional substitutes.
1:15.6	So let's listen to a timeless message from Dr. Michael Youssef on leading the way.
1:21.0	Let me first summarize to you, chapter 17 verses 1 to 15.
1:27.3	First 15 verses of chapter 17 of the book of acts
1:31.4	Paul goes to Berea first he gets persecuted and opposed by the Jews he goes to
1:37.8	the Salonike and they do the same thing to him he leaves Timothy and Silas and Luke, the writer, the author, the one who's writing,
1:48.9	the book of Acts by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He leaves them into Salernike, and then
1:53.9	he goes alone to Athens. He goes alone to what it was known as the cultural capital of the Roman Empire.
2:04.0	Let me tell you a few things about Athens.
2:06.7	Athens, like so many of our cities today, boasted about its rich philosophical heritage.
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