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But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, "These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:6? 2. How can we "turn the world upside down" for Christ today? 3. What does Acts 17:6 teach about the power of the Gospel message? 4. How does Acts 17:6 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. In what ways can we boldly proclaim Christ despite opposition, as in Acts 17:6? 6. How can Acts 17:6 inspire us to live counter-culturally for God's kingdom? 7. What does Acts 17:6 mean by "turning the world upside down"? 8. How does Acts 17:6 challenge our understanding of societal norms? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 17:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 17? 11. What are the key events in Silas's biblical life? 12. Who is the author of 2 Thessalonians? 13. How can the supposed resurrection of Eutychus (Acts 20:9–12) be scientifically or historically verified? 14. How do we know Christianity isn’t just one of many myths? Discussion Questions 1. How does the reaction of the Thessalonian authorities to Paul and Silas's message reflect the broader societal challenges Christians face today? 2. In what ways can we, like Jason, support those who are actively spreading the Gospel in our communities? 3. How can the example of Paul and Silas encourage us to remain steadfast in our faith when we encounter opposition? 4. What are some practical ways we can "turn the world upside down" in our own spheres of influence for Christ? 5. How does understanding the cultural and historical context of Thessalonica enhance our interpretation of this passage and its application to our lives today? 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 17:6 NIV Acts 17:6 NLT Acts 17:6 ESV Acts 17:6 NASB Acts 17:6 KJV Acts 17:6 Commentaries Bible Hub