1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:9?

2. How does Acts 17:9 illustrate the cost of supporting Christian leaders today?

3. What can we learn about community responsibility from Acts 17:9?

4. How does Acts 17:9 connect with Matthew 5:10 on persecution?

5. In what ways can we support those facing trials for their faith?

6. How should Acts 17:9 influence our response to opposition in ministry?

7. What historical context surrounds Acts 17:9 and its implications for early Christian communities?

8. How does Acts 17:9 reflect the relationship between early Christians and Roman authorities?

9. What theological significance does Acts 17:9 hold in understanding persecution in the early Church?

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

11. What defines the concept of friendship evangelism?

12. How can we achieve unity without divisions?

13. Proverbs 9:17 suggests stolen water is sweet. Does this imply that forbidden acts have inherent appeal, and how does this reconcile with other passages condemning theft?

14. What occurred at the Mount of Transfiguration?1. How does Jason's example of hospitality challenge us in our own willingness to support fellow believers, especially those facing opposition?

2. In what ways can the church today prepare for and respond to persecution, drawing from the experiences of the early church in Thessalonica?

3. How can we balance the need for legal and social compliance with the call to stand firm in our faith, as seen in the actions of Jason and the early believers?

4. What role does community play in supporting believers who face trials for their faith, and how can we strengthen this aspect in our own church?

5. How can the perseverance of the Thessalonian church inspire us to remain steadfast in our faith amidst challenges, and what other scriptures reinforce this message?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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