◄ Acts 11:1 ►
The apostles and brothers throughout Judea soon heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 11:1? 2. How does Acts 11:1 encourage sharing the Gospel with all people today? 3. What can we learn from the apostles' reaction to Gentiles receiving "the word of God"? 4. How does Acts 11:1 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. In what ways can we overcome biases when spreading "the word of God"? 6. How can Acts 11:1 inspire unity among diverse believers in your community? 7. How does Acts 11:1 challenge the early church's view on Gentile inclusion? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 11:1? 9. How does Acts 11:1 reflect the theme of divine revelation? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 11? 11. What is the timeline of Paul's life events? 12. Who was Agabus in the Bible? 13. What was the role of the Church at Jerusalem? 14. Who was Cornelius in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the inclusion of the Gentiles in Acts 11:1 challenge our understanding of who can be part of the Christian community today? 2. In what ways can we, as a church, ensure that we are welcoming to all people, regardless of their background? 3. How does the account of Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10-11 encourage us to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit in our interactions with others? 4. What barriers exist in our own lives or communities that prevent us from fully embracing the universality of the Gospel? 5. How can we apply the principle of unity found in Galatians 3:28 to our daily interactions with fellow believers and non-believers alike? Acts 11 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Peter's defense to the Jewish believers show the importance of witnessing and testifying to God's work? 2. What significance does the conversion of Gentiles in Antioch hold in the context of Christianity's global expansion? 3. How does the narrative of the Antioch church reflect on the role of individual believers in spreading the Gospel? 4. What lessons about accepting and respecting different cultures can we glean from the believers' response to Peter's explanation? 5. How does the prophecy of Agabus demonstrate the role of prophecy in the early church? 6. How did the Antioch church respond to the prophecy of the famine, and what does it teach us about Christian charity? 7. How does Barnabas' reaction to the growing church in Antioch highlight the importance of encouragement and rejoicing in others' spiritual growth? 8. How can we model the generosity and solidarity shown by the disciples in Antioch in response to the predicted famine? 9. Why do you think the disciples were first called "Christians" in Antioch, and what implications does this title hold? 10. How does Acts 11 deepen our understanding of the growth and expansion of the early Christian church? 11. How does this chapter challenge our attitudes towards sharing the Gospel with those who are culturally or ethnically different from us? 12. What can we learn from the Jerusalem church's acceptance of Peter's explanation about his interaction with Gentiles? 13. What does the rapid growth of the Antioch church tell us about the effectiveness of diverse believers working together? 14. How does the Antioch church's response to the predicted famine inspire us to act in times of crisis today? 15. How does Barnabas' decision to involve Saul in the teaching ministry reflect on recognizing and utilizing the talents of others in the church? 16. How can we apply the spirit of unity, acceptance, and proactive response displayed in this chapter to our present-day Christian communities? 17. What does the phrase "each according to his ability" tell us about individual responsibility within a community? 18. How does the story of Acts 11 challenge your perception of Christian identity and mission? 19. How does the reception of the Gentile believers by the early Christian community inspire us to inclusivity and acceptance today? 20. How does this chapter emphasize the role of testimony and story-sharing in the spread of the Gospel? Links Acts 11:1 NIV Acts 11:1 NLT Acts 11:1 ESV Acts 11:1 NASB Acts 11:1 KJV Acts 11:1 Commentaries Bible Hub