1. What is the meaning of Acts 13:50?

2. How can we respond when faced with persecution like Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13:50?

3. What role did "leading men of the city" play in Acts 13:50?

4. How does Acts 13:50 connect with Jesus' teachings on persecution in Matthew 5:10-12?

5. In what ways can we support missionaries facing opposition today?

6. How can Acts 13:50 inspire us to stand firm in our faith?

7. Why did the Jews incite prominent women and leading men against Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13:50?

8. How does Acts 13:50 reflect the early church's challenges with Jewish opposition?

9. What role did influential women play in the events of Acts 13:50?

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

11. Why were Paul and Silas imprisoned in Philippi?

12. What is the identity of the Bereans?

13. What careers are suitable for Christians to pursue?

14. What did Jesus mean by "shake the dust off"?1. How does the opposition faced by Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13:50 reflect the challenges we might face today when sharing our faith?

2. In what ways can societal structures and influential figures be used to either support or hinder the spread of the Gospel?

3. How can we prepare ourselves to respond to rejection or persecution in our own lives, drawing from the example of Paul and Barnabas?

4. What role do influential individuals play in your community, and how can you engage them positively for the Gospel?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced opposition for your faith. How did you respond, and what can you learn from Paul and Barnabas' experience in Acts 13:50?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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