Acts 17:15
Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:15?

2. How does Acts 17:15 demonstrate the importance of supporting fellow believers in ministry?

3. What can we learn from Paul's journey to Athens about trusting God's guidance?

4. How does Acts 17:15 connect with Jesus' command to spread the Gospel?

5. In what ways can we assist church leaders, as seen in Acts 17:15?

6. How does Paul's reliance on others in Acts 17:15 inspire community involvement?

7. What historical evidence supports Paul's journey to Athens as described in Acts 17:15?

8. How does Acts 17:15 reflect the spread of early Christianity?

9. Why was Athens significant for Paul's mission in Acts 17:15?

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. 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?

14. What is the biblical perspective on short-term missions?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the support Paul received from his escorts reflect the importance of community in our own spiritual journeys?

2. In what ways can we strategically plan our ministry efforts to be more effective, as seen in Paul’s instructions to Silas and Timothy?

3. What are some modern-day challenges we face in sharing the Gospel, and how can we draw courage from Paul’s example?

4. How can we actively mentor and support young leaders in our church communities, following the example of Paul and Timothy?

5. How can we engage with and present the Gospel to those with different cultural or philosophical backgrounds, as Paul did in Athens?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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