◄ Acts 17:21 ►
Now all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing more than hearing and articulating new ideas. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:21? 2. How can we avoid being like Athenians, always seeking new teachings? 3. What does Acts 17:21 reveal about the dangers of idle curiosity? 4. How does Acts 17:21 relate to 2 Timothy 4:3-4 on sound doctrine? 5. In what ways can we prioritize God's truth over worldly philosophies today? 6. How can Acts 17:21 inspire us to deepen our understanding of Scripture? 7. What does Acts 17:21 reveal about human nature's pursuit of new ideas and philosophies? 8. How does Acts 17:21 challenge the value of constant intellectual curiosity without spiritual grounding? 9. Why were the Athenians in Acts 17:21 so focused on new teachings and ideas? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 17? 11. Have you tested everything thoroughly? 12. Is it right to desire what others possess? 13. Does Festus's accusation in Acts 26:24 suggest that Paul's claims are too extraordinary to be taken seriously? 14. Deuteronomy 14:21 allows selling meat that dies of itself to foreigners. How does this reconcile with moral and compassionate principles elsewhere in the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does the Athenians' pursuit of new ideas reflect modern society's approach to knowledge and truth? 2. In what ways can we engage with contemporary culture to share the Gospel, as Paul did in Athens? 3. What are some potential idols in our intellectual pursuits, and how can we guard against them? 4. How can we ensure that our pursuit of knowledge leads us closer to God rather than away from Him? 5. How do other scriptures, such as 1 Corinthians 1:22-24, help us understand the challenges of sharing the Gospel in a culture that values wisdom and new ideas? 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 17:21 NIV Acts 17:21 NLT Acts 17:21 ESV Acts 17:21 NASB Acts 17:21 KJV Acts 17:21 Commentaries Bible Hub