1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:5?

2. How can we avoid jealousy like the Jews in Acts 17:5?

3. What does Acts 17:5 teach about the consequences of rejecting the Gospel?

4. How does Acts 17:5 relate to Proverbs 14:30 on envy?

5. In what ways can we guard our hearts against jealousy today?

6. How should Christians respond to opposition as seen in Acts 17:5?

7. Why did the Jews in Acts 17:5 become jealous of Paul and Silas?

8. How does Acts 17:5 reflect the tension between early Christians and Jews?

9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 17:5?

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

11. What are the key events in Silas's biblical life?

12. 1 Thessalonians 3:3–4: Paul speaks of affliction and persecution — is there any historical evidence contradicting significant Christian persecution in Thessalonica at that time?

13. What is the significance of the Church at Thessalonica?

14. (2 Corinthians 7:5) Are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the exact nature of Paul’s “conflicts” in Macedonia? 1. What motivated the Jews in Thessalonica to oppose Paul and Silas, and how can we guard against similar attitudes in our own lives?

2. How does the reaction of the mob in Thessalonica compare to other instances of opposition in the Book of Acts, and what can we learn from these patterns?

3. In what ways can we demonstrate hospitality like Jason, and what risks might we face in doing so?

4. How can the experiences of Paul and Silas in Thessalonica encourage us to persevere in our own faith journeys?

5. Reflect on a time when you faced opposition for your beliefs. How did you respond, and what biblical principles can guide you in future situations?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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