1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:13?

2. How can we respond when others "agitate and stir up" opposition against us?

3. What strategies did Paul use to continue his mission despite opposition in Acts 17:13?

4. How does Acts 17:13 connect to Jesus' teachings on persecution in Matthew 5:10-12?

5. What role does perseverance play in spreading the Gospel, as seen in Acts 17:13?

6. How can we support fellow believers facing opposition, inspired by Acts 17:13?

7. Why did the Jews from Thessalonica oppose Paul's message in Acts 17:13?

8. How does Acts 17:13 reflect the theme of opposition to the Gospel?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 17:13?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 17?

11. What is the identity of the Bereans?

12. What are the key events in Silas's biblical life?

13. (2 Corinthians 7:5) Are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the exact nature of Paul’s “conflicts” in Macedonia?

14. 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2: How do we verify Paul's claim that Timothy was sent from Athens to Thessalonica when some question the historical route and timeline of Paul's journeys?1. How does Paul's experience in Berea encourage us to persevere in sharing the Gospel despite opposition?

2. In what ways can we emulate the Bereans' noble character in our own study of Scripture?

3. How can we guard ourselves against being influenced by external forces that oppose our faith?

4. What other biblical examples can you find where God's purposes prevailed despite human opposition?

5. How can the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5:10-12 provide comfort and encouragement when facing persecution for our faith?1. How does Paul’s approach in each city reflect his understanding of his audience?

2. How does the reaction in Thessalonica illustrate the threat that the Gospel message can pose to established systems of power and belief?

3. Why do you think the Bereans were more receptive to Paul's message than the Thessalonians?

4. How does Paul use the Athenian's religious practices as a starting point for his message?

5. How can Paul's sermon on Mars Hill guide us in explaining the Gospel to people with a different belief system?

6. What are some "altars to unknown gods" in today's society, and how can we address them in our conversations about faith?

7. How does Paul’s message challenge both Jewish and Greek views of God?

8. How can we be more like the Bereans in our approach to studying Scripture?

9. How can we maintain our faith and continue our mission when facing opposition, like Paul did in Thessalonica and Berea?

10. How does the Athenian response to the concept of resurrection reflect different cultural understandings of life and death?

11. In our diverse and pluralistic world, how can we adapt our approach to sharing the Gospel as Paul did?

12. How does the presence of Dionysius and Damaris among the believers reflect the reach of the Gospel across social and cultural barriers?

13. How can we constructively engage with intellectual criticism and mockery of our faith, as Paul did in Athens?

14. What does Paul's engagement with Greek philosophy tell us about the relationship between faith and reason?

15. What strategies can we use to engage in meaningful spiritual conversations with people from different cultural and intellectual backgrounds?

16. How can we discern when to move on from a place or situation, as Paul did with Thessalonica and Berea?

17. How does Acts 17 challenge our understanding of God's omnipresence and sovereignty?

18. How does Paul's speech on Mars Hill illustrate the balance between contextualizing the Gospel message and maintaining its core truth?

19. How can we identify and address misconceptions about Christianity in our own cultural contexts?

20. How does Paul's journey in Acts 17 inspire us to persist in sharing the Gospel, regardless of the varied responses we may encounter?

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