◄ Acts 17:19 ►
So they took Paul and brought him to the Areopagus, where they asked him, "May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:19? 2. How does Acts 17:19 encourage us to engage with differing worldviews today? 3. What can we learn from Paul's approach to sharing the Gospel in Acts 17:19? 4. How does Acts 17:19 connect with Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. In what ways can Acts 17:19 inspire boldness in our faith conversations? 6. How can Acts 17:19 guide us in addressing cultural curiosity about Christianity? 7. What is the significance of the Areopagus in Acts 17:19 for early Christian evangelism? 8. How does Acts 17:19 reflect Paul's approach to engaging with different cultures and beliefs? 9. Why did the Athenians bring Paul to the Areopagus according to Acts 17:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 17? 11. What is the significance of the Areopagus in history? 12. What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey? 13. What is the timeline of Paul's life events? 14. What defines the cultural practices of Hellenism? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul’s approach in Athens challenge us to engage with our own culture when sharing the Gospel? 2. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to explain our faith to those who are unfamiliar with Christian teachings? 3. How can we discern when to adapt our message to better connect with our audience, without compromising the truth of the Gospel? 4. What are some modern "Areopagus" settings where we might be called to share our faith today? 5. How do other scriptures, such as 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, help us understand the challenges Paul faced in Athens and how we might face similar challenges today? Acts 17 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Acts 17:19 NIV Acts 17:19 NLT Acts 17:19 ESV Acts 17:19 NASB Acts 17:19 KJV Acts 17:19 Commentaries Bible Hub