1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:2?

2. How did Paul's "custom" in Acts 17:2 guide his evangelistic approach today?

3. What role does reasoning from Scripture play in sharing the Gospel effectively?

4. How can Acts 17:2 inspire us to engage with non-believers regularly?

5. How does Paul's method in Acts 17:2 connect with 1 Peter 3:15?

6. What practical steps can we take to "reason with them from the Scriptures"?

7. How does Acts 17:2 demonstrate Paul's commitment to Jewish customs and traditions?

8. Why did Paul reason from the Scriptures in Acts 17:2 instead of using other methods?

9. What Scriptures might Paul have used in Acts 17:2 to explain the Messiah?

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

11. Who is Timothy Keller and what is his impact?

12. What were Apostle Paul's missionary journeys?

13. What are the meanings of rationalism and empiricism?

14. What does an apologist do?1. How does Paul’s method of starting in the synagogue inform our approach to sharing the Gospel in our own communities?

2. What can we learn from Paul’s use of the Scriptures in reasoning with others about the faith?

3. In what ways can we be persistent in our ministry efforts, even when we face challenges or slow progress?

4. How can understanding the cultural context of those we are trying to reach enhance our effectiveness in sharing the Gospel?

5. Reflect on a time when you used Scripture to explain your faith to someone. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?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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