1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:20?

2. How does Acts 17:20 challenge us to discern new teachings biblically?

3. What role does curiosity play in understanding God's message in Acts 17:20?

4. How can Acts 17:20 inspire us to engage with unfamiliar biblical teachings?

5. Compare Acts 17:20 with 1 John 4:1 on testing new teachings.

6. How can we apply Acts 17:20 to conversations about faith with others?

7. What does Acts 17:20 reveal about the nature of new teachings in early Christianity?

8. How does Acts 17:20 challenge the perception of truth in religious discourse?

9. Why were the Athenians intrigued by Paul's message in Acts 17:20?

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

11. What are the Forty-Two Precepts of Maat?

12. What is the concept of the God Virus?

13. How does John 12:28 reconcile with other biblical portrayals of God's voice supposedly heard audibly by crowds?

14. What does 'Pious Fraud' mean?1. How does Paul's approach in Athens challenge us to engage with people who have different beliefs or worldviews today?

2. In what ways can we use the curiosity of others as an opportunity to share the Gospel?

3. How can understanding the cultural and philosophical context of those around us enhance our ability to communicate the Gospel effectively?

4. What are some "strange notions" of the Gospel that might intrigue or confuse people today, and how can we explain them clearly?

5. How does Paul's confidence in the power of the Gospel encourage us in our own evangelistic efforts, especially in intellectually or culturally diverse settings?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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