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The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 13:17? 2. How does Acts 13:17 demonstrate God's faithfulness to Israel's ancestors? 3. What does God's choice of Israel teach about His sovereignty and grace? 4. How can we see God's hand in our personal history, like in Acts 13:17? 5. How does God's deliverance of Israel relate to Jesus' salvation work? 6. In what ways can we trust God's guidance in our lives today? 7. How does Acts 13:17 reflect God's role in Israel's history? 8. What does Acts 13:17 reveal about God's sovereignty? 9. How does Acts 13:17 support the concept of divine election? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 13? 11. What does 'The Lord is My Banner' mean? 12. Why do miracles happen more often in ancient texts than in modern documented history? 13. (Psalm 44:1-3) How can we verify historically or archaeologically that God 'drove out the nations' and gave Israel the land? 14. What is the biblical significance of shepherds? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God's choice of Israel as His people impact your view of God's sovereignty in your own life? 2. In what ways can you see God's faithfulness to His promises in your personal experiences or in the history of the church? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's deliverance from a difficult situation. How does this parallel the deliverance of Israel from Egypt? 4. How can the prosperity of the Israelites in Egypt encourage you to trust God in your current circumstances? 5. How does the history of Israel's deliverance from Egypt enhance your understanding of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ? Acts 13 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the commissioning of Barnabas and Saul teach us about the role of the Holy Spirit in ministry? 2. How does the confrontation with Elymas the sorcerer showcase the power of God and the consequences of opposing His work? 3. How does Paul's sermon in the synagogue of Pisidia reflect on his understanding of the Old Testament and its fulfillment in Christ? 4. How do we see the theme of Jewish opposition and Gentile acceptance of the Gospel unfold in this chapter? 5. How does Paul and Barnabas' response to persecution inspire us to handle opposition today? 6. What can we learn from the way Paul and Barnabas continuously delivered the message of the Gospel despite the challenges they faced? 7. How does the missionary work in this chapter broaden your understanding of spreading the Gospel? 8. How can Paul and Barnabas' determination to preach the Word of God inspire you in your faith journey? 9. How does the story of Sergius Paulus' conversion underscore the transformative power of the Gospel? 10. How does the boldness of Paul and Barnabas in the face of persecution influence your own courage to share your faith? 11. What lessons can we draw from the way Paul and Barnabas relied on the Holy Spirit throughout their missionary journey? 12. How does the departure of John Mark from the missionary team challenge us to commit wholeheartedly to God's calling? 13. What does the believers' joy in Pisidia teach us about the reception of the Gospel? 14. How can Paul's sermon help us understand the significance of the Old Testament in revealing the Gospel? 15. How does the interaction between Paul, Barnabas, and Elymas challenge you to confront falsehood? 16. In what ways does the Jews' rejection of the Gospel reflect on the hardness of human hearts? 17. How does the Gospel's acceptance among the Gentiles in Pisidia challenge the Church's outreach today? 18. How do you understand the significance of the phrase "continue in the grace of God" in your life? 19. How does the portrayal of the Gentile's joy at hearing the Gospel challenge our own reception of God's word? 20. What does Paul and Barnabas shaking the dust off their feet symbolize, and how can this action speak to us when facing rejection? Links Acts 13:17 NIV Acts 13:17 NLT Acts 13:17 ESV Acts 13:17 NASB Acts 13:17 KJV Acts 13:17 Commentaries Bible Hub