1. What is the meaning of Acts 11:29?

2. How can we emulate the disciples' generosity in Acts 11:29 in our lives?

3. What does Acts 11:29 teach about responding to the needs of fellow believers?

4. How does Acts 11:29 connect with Jesus' teachings on giving in Luke 6:38?

5. Why is it important to give "each according to his ability" as in Acts 11:29?

6. How can your church implement the principle of support found in Acts 11:29?

7. How does Acts 11:29 reflect early Christian attitudes towards charity and communal support?

8. What historical context influenced the disciples' decision to send relief in Acts 11:29?

9. How does Acts 11:29 challenge modern Christians' views on financial generosity?

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. What are examples of miracles in the Bible?

13. Psalm 55:22 promises God will sustain those who cast their burdens on Him. How do we reconcile this with the extensive suffering often seen in reality?

14. Why does 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize cheerful giving if Old Testament laws (e.g., tithing in Malachi 3:10) demand mandatory giving? 1. How does the example of the disciples in Acts 11:29 challenge your current approach to giving and generosity?

2. In what ways can you assess your abilities and resources to better support those in need within your church community?

3. How does the unity demonstrated by the early church in Acts 11:29 inspire you to foster stronger connections within your own faith community?

4. Reflect on a time when you experienced or witnessed practical faith in action. How did it impact your understanding of living out the Gospel?

5. Considering the principle of stewardship, what steps can you take to ensure that you are using your resources in a way that honors God and supports His people?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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