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As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:10? 2. How can we imitate the Bereans' eagerness to examine the Scriptures daily? 3. What role does discernment play in receiving and verifying teachings from Acts 17:10? 4. How does Acts 17:10 encourage us to prioritize Scripture in our daily lives? 5. What other biblical examples emphasize the importance of verifying teachings with Scripture? 6. How can we cultivate a Berean-like attitude in our church community today? 7. Why did Paul and Silas leave Thessalonica for Berea at night in Acts 17:10? 8. How does Acts 17:10 demonstrate the importance of examining Scriptures daily? 9. What historical evidence supports the journey from Thessalonica to Berea in Acts 17:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 17? 11. What is the identity of the Bereans? 12. Isn’t faith just blind belief without evidence? 13. 1 Thessalonians 3:1–2: How do we verify Paul’s claim that Timothy was sent from Athens to Thessalonica when some question the historical route and timeline of Paul’s journeys? 14. What are the key events in Silas's biblical life? Discussion Questions 1. How can we emulate the Bereans' noble character in our own study of Scripture? 2. In what ways can our church community support those who are actively involved in ministry, similar to the brothers in Thessalonica? 3. What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we are discerning and verifying teachings against the Bible? 4. How does the courage of Paul and Silas inspire us to face opposition in our own lives when sharing the Gospel? 5. How can we incorporate a daily examination of Scripture into our routine, and what impact might this have on our spiritual growth? 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 17:10 NIV Acts 17:10 NLT Acts 17:10 ESV Acts 17:10 NASB Acts 17:10 KJV Acts 17:10 Commentaries Bible Hub