Acts 13:22
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: 'I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 13:22?

2. How does Acts 13:22 illustrate God's criteria for choosing leaders?

3. What qualities made David "a man after My own heart"?

4. How can we align our hearts with God's will like David?

5. What other scriptures highlight obedience as key to God's favor?

6. How can we fulfill God's purposes in our daily lives?

7. How does Acts 13:22 define a "man after God's own heart"?

8. Why was David chosen over Saul according to Acts 13:22?

9. What does Acts 13:22 reveal about God's criteria for leadership?

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

11. What defines a man after God's own heart?

12. How can one harmonize David’s brutal warfare in 2 Samuel 8 with the biblical depiction of him as a “man after God’s own heart?”

13. Psalm 39:6 – Does the claim that everyone is merely a “phantom” contradict historical evidence of lasting human achievements?

14. How does Psalm 57’s depiction of David’s unwavering trust align with other biblical passages that portray his moral failures (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the removal of Saul and the raising up of David demonstrate God's sovereignty in leadership? Reflect on a time when you have seen God's hand in leadership changes in your life or community.

2. What does it mean to be "a man after God's own heart"? How can you cultivate a heart that seeks to align with God's desires and purposes?

3. In what ways can David's commitment to doing God's will inspire you in your own walk with God? Identify specific areas where you need to seek God's will more earnestly.

4. How does David's example of repentance and restoration encourage you in your own spiritual journey? Are there areas in your life where you need to seek God's forgiveness and restoration?

5. Considering David's legacy, what kind of spiritual legacy do you want to leave for future generations? How can you begin to build that legacy today?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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