1. What is the meaning of Acts 11:28?

2. How does Acts 11:28 demonstrate the role of prophecy in the early Church?

3. What can we learn from Agabus's prophecy about responding to God's warnings today?

4. How does Acts 11:28 connect with other biblical examples of famine and provision?

5. In what ways can we support others during times of crisis, as seen here?

6. How should we prepare for future challenges, inspired by Acts 11:28's message?

7. What is the significance of Agabus's prophecy in Acts 11:28 for early Christians?

8. How does Acts 11:28 demonstrate the role of prophecy in the early church?

9. Why did God allow a famine as prophesied in Acts 11:28?

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

11. How do we reconcile Acts 11:28’s prophecy of a great famine under Claudius with scarce corroboration from contemporary sources?

12. Who was Claudius Caesar?

13. Who was Agabus in the Bible?

14. How reliable is the timeline of events in Acts 12 compared to external historical records documenting Herod’s reign and demise?1. How does the prophecy of Agabus in Acts 11:28 demonstrate the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding the early church?

2. In what ways can the church today prepare for and respond to physical needs in the community, as the early church did in response to the famine?

3. How does understanding the historical context of the Roman Empire during Claudius's reign enhance our comprehension of this passage?

4. What are some modern examples of prophecy or forewarning that the church should be attentive to, and how should we discern their validity?

5. How can we, as individuals and as a church, cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty during times of crisis or uncertainty?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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