1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:7?

2. How does Acts 17:7 challenge our allegiance to earthly versus divine authority?

3. What does "defying Caesar's decrees" teach about prioritizing God's commands over human laws?

4. How can we apply the courage of early Christians in Acts 17:7 today?

5. In what ways does Acts 17:7 connect with Romans 13 on authority and obedience?

6. How can Acts 17:7 inspire us to stand firm in our faith today?

7. How does Acts 17:7 challenge the authority of earthly rulers in a Christian worldview?

8. What historical context surrounds the accusation in Acts 17:7?

9. How does Acts 17:7 reflect early Christian defiance against Roman political structures?

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

11. What was Jesus' purpose on Earth?

12. How does the Bible describe famine's impact?

13. What is a sin tax?

14. (1 Thess 1:8) Where is the historical documentation showing that the Thessalonian church’s influence spread so widely, as claimed? 1. How does the accusation against Jason and the apostles reflect the tension between the Kingdom of God and earthly kingdoms?

2. In what ways can we demonstrate allegiance to Jesus as King in our daily lives, especially when it conflicts with societal norms?

3. How can we, like Jason, support those who are actively involved in ministry and evangelism today?

4. What lessons can we learn from the early church's response to persecution that can be applied to modern-day challenges faced by Christians?

5. How do the teachings in Romans 13:1-7 help us navigate our relationship with governmental authorities while maintaining our primary allegiance to Christ?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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