1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:34?

2. How can we emulate Dionysius and Damaris in accepting the gospel today?

3. What does Acts 17:34 teach about the power of personal testimony?

4. How does Acts 17:34 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20?

5. What steps can we take to effectively share the gospel in our community?

6. How does Acts 17:34 encourage perseverance in evangelism despite mixed responses?

7. Who were Dionysius and Damaris mentioned in Acts 17:34, and why are they significant?

8. How does Acts 17:34 demonstrate the impact of Paul's preaching in Athens?

9. What does Acts 17:34 reveal about early Christian conversion in a predominantly pagan society?

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

11. Who was Damaris in the Bible?

12. Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?

13. Who was Erastus in the Bible?

14. When did the disciples return to Galilee? They saw Jesus there after at least 40 days, as they were instructed to stay in Jerusalem until receiving power (Matthew 28:17, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:3-4).1. How does the conversion of Dionysius the Areopagite demonstrate the reach of the Gospel message in intellectual circles today?

2. In what ways can we, like Paul, engage with the cultural and philosophical ideas of our time to share the Gospel effectively?

3. What does the inclusion of Damaris in this passage teach us about the role of women in the early church and in our churches today?

4. How can we balance faith and reason in our own lives, following the example of Paul's ministry in Athens?

5. Reflecting on the varied responses to Paul's message in Athens, how should we respond when people react differently to our sharing of the Gospel?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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