1. What is the meaning of Acts 13:1?

2. How does Acts 13:1 illustrate the importance of diverse leadership in the church?

3. What role does fasting and prayer play in decision-making according to Acts 13:1?

4. How can we apply the example of Barnabas and Saul in our ministries today?

5. What does Acts 13:1 teach about the Holy Spirit's guidance in church missions?

6. How does Acts 13:1 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

7. Who were the prophets and teachers mentioned in Acts 13:1, and what were their roles?

8. How does Acts 13:1 reflect the diversity of the early Christian church?

9. What significance does the church at Antioch hold in the context of Acts 13:1?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 13?

11. What were the key events in Paul's First Missionary Journey?

12. Who was Simeon in the Bible?

13. What are mission boards and how do they function?

14. What is the Syriac Orthodox Church?1. How does the diversity of the leaders in the Antioch church challenge or encourage your understanding of church leadership today?

2. In what ways can you identify and use your spiritual gifts to serve your local church, similar to the prophets and teachers in Antioch?

3. Reflect on a time when God used someone unexpected to impact your spiritual journey. How does this relate to the diverse backgrounds of the leaders in Acts 13:1?

4. Considering Barnabas's mentorship of Saul, who can you mentor or encourage in their faith journey, and how might you go about doing this?

5. How does the example of Manaen, who was brought up with Herod, inspire you to live out your faith in environments that may not be supportive of Christianity?1. What does the commissioning of Barnabas and Saul teach us about the role of the Holy Spirit in ministry?

2. How does the confrontation with Elymas the sorcerer showcase the power of God and the consequences of opposing His work?

3. How does Paul's sermon in the synagogue of Pisidia reflect on his understanding of the Old Testament and its fulfillment in Christ?

4. How do we see the theme of Jewish opposition and Gentile acceptance of the Gospel unfold in this chapter?

5. How does Paul and Barnabas' response to persecution inspire us to handle opposition today?

6. What can we learn from the way Paul and Barnabas continuously delivered the message of the Gospel despite the challenges they faced?

7. How does the missionary work in this chapter broaden your understanding of spreading the Gospel?

8. How can Paul and Barnabas' determination to preach the Word of God inspire you in your faith journey?

9. How does the story of Sergius Paulus' conversion underscore the transformative power of the Gospel?

10. How does the boldness of Paul and Barnabas in the face of persecution influence your own courage to share your faith?

11. What lessons can we draw from the way Paul and Barnabas relied on the Holy Spirit throughout their missionary journey?

12. How does the departure of John Mark from the missionary team challenge us to commit wholeheartedly to God's calling?

13. What does the believers' joy in Pisidia teach us about the reception of the Gospel?

14. How can Paul's sermon help us understand the significance of the Old Testament in revealing the Gospel?

15. How does the interaction between Paul, Barnabas, and Elymas challenge you to confront falsehood?

16. In what ways does the Jews' rejection of the Gospel reflect on the hardness of human hearts?

17. How does the Gospel's acceptance among the Gentiles in Pisidia challenge the Church's outreach today?

18. How do you understand the significance of the phrase "continue in the grace of God" in your life?

19. How does the portrayal of the Gentile's joy at hearing the Gospel challenge our own reception of God's word?

20. What does Paul and Barnabas shaking the dust off their feet symbolize, and how can this action speak to us when facing rejection?

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