1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:14?

2. How does Acts 17:14 demonstrate the importance of protecting church leaders today?

3. What can we learn from the Bereans' actions in Acts 17:14?

4. How does Acts 17:14 connect with Jesus' instructions in Matthew 10:23?

5. How should we respond when facing opposition, as seen in Acts 17:14?

6. How can Acts 17:14 inspire us to support our church leaders' safety?

7. Why did Paul leave Berea so quickly in Acts 17:14?

8. How does Acts 17:14 demonstrate the early church's response to persecution?

9. What role did Silas and Timothy play in Acts 17:14?

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

11. What is the identity of the Bereans?

12. What caused Timothy's death?

13. Do archaeological or historical records confirm an early Christian presence in Thessalonica as suggested by 1 Thessalonians 3:6-7?

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 the example of the Bereans challenge us to engage with Scripture in our daily lives?

2. In what ways can we support and encourage fellow believers in their ministry efforts, as seen in the relationship between Paul, Silas, and Timothy?

3. What practical steps can we take to balance courage and wisdom when facing opposition to our faith?

4. How can we remain committed to sharing the Gospel, even when circumstances are challenging or uncertain?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to trust in God's sovereignty in a difficult situation. How did that experience shape your 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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