Acts 13:40
Watch out, then, that what was spoken by the prophets does not happen to you:
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 13:40?

2. How can we avoid the warning in Acts 13:40 in our lives today?

3. What does Acts 13:40 teach about God's judgment and our responsibility?

4. How does Acts 13:40 connect with Old Testament warnings to Israel?

5. In what ways can Acts 13:40 encourage vigilance in our faith journey?

6. How can Acts 13:40 inspire us to share the gospel more urgently?

7. What warning does Acts 13:40 convey about disbelief and its consequences?

8. How does Acts 13:40 relate to the fulfillment of prophecy?

9. What historical context surrounds Acts 13:40 in the early church?

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

11. How do words influence thoughts and actions?

12. Ezekiel 4:6: How do the 40 days for Judah align with or contradict other biblical timelines found in Kings and Chronicles?

13. How can signs and wonders performed by false prophets (Deuteronomy 13:1-2) align with the belief that only God can grant miracles?

14. Is Paul a false prophet?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's warning in Acts 13:40 relate to the message of the prophets in the Old Testament?

2. In what ways can we ensure that we are not ignoring God's work in our lives today?

3. What are some modern-day examples of spiritual complacency, and how can we guard against them?

4. How can studying the Bible help us recognize and respond to God's warnings?

5. Reflect on a time when you felt God was warning you about something. How did you respond, and what was the outcome?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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