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When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:1? 2. How can we emulate Paul's approach to sharing the Gospel in Acts 17:1? 3. What significance does Thessalonica hold in the context of Acts 17:1? 4. How does Acts 17:1 connect with Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. Why is it important to have a strategy when spreading the Gospel today? 6. How can we prepare ourselves for mission work, as seen in Acts 17:1? 7. What historical evidence supports Paul's journey through Amphipolis and Apollonia in Acts 17:1? 8. How does Acts 17:1 reflect the spread of Christianity in the first century? 9. Why did Paul choose Thessalonica as a destination according to Acts 17:1? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 17? 11. 1 Thessalonians 3:3–4: Paul speaks of affliction and persecution — is there any historical evidence contradicting significant Christian persecution in Thessalonica at that time? 12. What are the main themes of 2 Thessalonians? 13. What is the significance of the Church at Thessalonica? 14. What historical or archaeological evidence supports Paul’s confident assertions in 1 Thessalonians 4 about resurrection and Christ’s return? Discussion Questions 1. What can we learn from Paul and Silas's choice to travel through Amphipolis and Apollonia before reaching Thessalonica? 2. How does Paul's approach to starting his ministry in the synagogue reflect his understanding of cultural and religious contexts? 3. In what ways can we apply the principle of strategic evangelism in our own communities today? 4. How does the perseverance of Paul and Silas in their mission encourage us in facing challenges in our faith journey? 5. Reflect on the role of community and fellowship in your own spiritual life. How can you foster a stronger sense of community in your church or small group? 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 17:1 NIV Acts 17:1 NLT Acts 17:1 ESV Acts 17:1 NASB Acts 17:1 KJV Acts 17:1 Commentaries Bible Hub