1. What is the meaning of Acts 11:17?

2. How does Acts 11:17 emphasize God's impartiality in granting salvation to all?

3. What does Acts 11:17 teach about the Holy Spirit's role in salvation?

4. How can Acts 11:17 inspire us to accept God's gifts without hesitation?

5. How does Acts 11:17 connect with Peter's vision in Acts 10?

6. How should Acts 11:17 influence our approach to evangelism and inclusivity?

7. How does Acts 11:17 support the inclusion of Gentiles in the early Christian church?

8. What does Acts 11:17 reveal about God's impartiality in granting the Holy Spirit?

9. How does Acts 11:17 challenge traditional Jewish beliefs about salvation?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 11?

11. What is the Gift of Faith?

12. What does 'Every good and perfect gift is from above' mean?

13. What does 'rain on the just and unjust' mean?

14. Why is there no archaeological or historical record confirming the exact location or the nature of Peter’s vision (Acts 11)? 1. How does Peter's experience with Cornelius challenge our understanding of who can receive the Gospel today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not hindering the work of God in our communities?

3. How does the unity of the Holy Spirit among believers influence our interactions with those from different cultural or ethnic backgrounds?

4. What are some modern-day barriers that the church needs to address to fully embrace the unity described in Acts 11:17?

5. How can we discern and follow God's leading when it goes against our traditional beliefs or practices?1. How does Peter's defense to the Jewish believers show the importance of witnessing and testifying to God's work?

2. What significance does the conversion of Gentiles in Antioch hold in the context of Christianity's global expansion?

3. How does the narrative of the Antioch church reflect on the role of individual believers in spreading the Gospel?

4. What lessons about accepting and respecting different cultures can we glean from the believers' response to Peter's explanation?

5. How does the prophecy of Agabus demonstrate the role of prophecy in the early church?

6. How did the Antioch church respond to the prophecy of the famine, and what does it teach us about Christian charity?

7. How does Barnabas' reaction to the growing church in Antioch highlight the importance of encouragement and rejoicing in others' spiritual growth?

8. How can we model the generosity and solidarity shown by the disciples in Antioch in response to the predicted famine?

9. Why do you think the disciples were first called "Christians" in Antioch, and what implications does this title hold?

10. How does Acts 11 deepen our understanding of the growth and expansion of the early Christian church?

11. How does this chapter challenge our attitudes towards sharing the Gospel with those who are culturally or ethnically different from us?

12. What can we learn from the Jerusalem church's acceptance of Peter's explanation about his interaction with Gentiles?

13. What does the rapid growth of the Antioch church tell us about the effectiveness of diverse believers working together?

14. How does the Antioch church's response to the predicted famine inspire us to act in times of crisis today?

15. How does Barnabas' decision to involve Saul in the teaching ministry reflect on recognizing and utilizing the talents of others in the church?

16. How can we apply the spirit of unity, acceptance, and proactive response displayed in this chapter to our present-day Christian communities?

17. What does the phrase "each according to his ability" tell us about individual responsibility within a community?

18. How does the story of Acts 11 challenge your perception of Christian identity and mission?

19. How does the reception of the Gentile believers by the early Christian community inspire us to inclusivity and acceptance today?

20. How does this chapter emphasize the role of testimony and story-sharing in the spread of the Gospel?

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