Acts 28:27
For this people's heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.'
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 28:27?

2. How can we avoid having hearts that have "grown callous" like in Acts 28:27?

3. What steps can we take to "see with their eyes" spiritually?

4. How does Acts 28:27 relate to Isaiah's prophecy about spiritual blindness?

5. In what ways can we ensure our ears are open to God's Word?

6. How can we apply Acts 28:27 to evangelism efforts in our community?

7. How does Acts 28:27 challenge the concept of free will in accepting faith?

8. Why does God allow hearts to harden as described in Acts 28:27?

9. What historical context influenced the message in Acts 28:27?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 28?

11. What defines spiritual authority?

12. Why do some people lack a sense of spirituality due to brain differences?

13. How credible is the account of Paul miraculously healing many people on Malta in Acts 28:8-9 without any contemporary corroboration?

14. How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the context of Acts 28:27 help us understand the spiritual condition of the Jewish leaders in Rome?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our hearts do not become callous to God's message today?

3. How does the Holy Spirit help us to "see with our eyes" and "hear with our ears" spiritually? Can you think of a personal experience where this was evident?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to avoid the danger of rejecting God's message in our daily lives?

5. How can the promise of healing in Acts 28:27 encourage us in our personal walk with God and in our interactions with others who may be spiritually blind or deaf?1. How do you see God's protection manifest in Paul's journey, particularly in this final chapter?

2. How does Paul's unharmed state after the snakebite and his healing of others reflect God's power?

3. What can we learn from Paul's interaction with the locals on Malta and the Jewish leaders in Rome?

4. How does Paul's bold proclamation of the Gospel, even while under house arrest, inspire you to share your faith?

5. Despite the trials and tribulations faced by Paul, he remains unwavering in his mission. How can this encourage you in your own challenges?

6. How does the hospitality shown by the Maltese people and the Roman guard reflect the potential of human kindness, even towards strangers?

7. In what ways does the final chapter of Acts showcase the unstoppable nature of the Gospel?

8. How does Paul's journey reflect God's sovereignty in using circumstances and people for His purpose?

9. How does Paul's time on Malta demonstrate the concept of making the most of 'divine detours'?

10. How can we maintain faith and courage as Paul did in the face of uncertainty and danger?

11. How does Paul's persistent proclamation of the Gospel challenge you in your faith walk?

12. How can you live out the truth of the Gospel being unhindered in your own life?

13. How does Paul’s respect and patient explanation to the Jewish leaders in Rome demonstrate effective evangelism?

14. How can you demonstrate hospitality like the people of Malta in your own context?

15. How does Paul's ministry while under house arrest challenge our views on mission and ministry?

16. What can you learn from Paul's contentment in all circumstances as depicted in this chapter?

17. In what ways can this chapter inspire you to remain faithful, even when the circumstances are not ideal?

18. How does this chapter affect your understanding of what it means to trust God during the challenges of life?

19. How can we apply the teachings of this chapter in our current societal context?

20. In what ways can this chapter motivate you to be a better witness for Christ in your everyday life?

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