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But the One whom God raised from the dead did not see decay. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 13:37? 2. How does Acts 13:37 affirm Jesus' resurrection and divine nature? 3. What distinguishes Jesus' incorruption from David's decay in Acts 13:37? 4. How can Acts 13:37 strengthen our faith in Christ's eternal life? 5. How does Acts 13:37 connect with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? 6. How should Jesus' incorruptibility influence our daily walk with God? 7. How does Acts 13:37 affirm the resurrection of Jesus? 8. Why is the incorruptibility of Jesus' body significant in Acts 13:37? 9. What historical evidence supports the claim in Acts 13:37? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 13? 11. What is the Bible's perspective on zombies? 12. Acts 13:36-37: Paul claims David 'saw corruption' while Jesus did not; how is this consistent with other scriptural passages about bodily decay and resurrection? 13. 2 Kings 18:25 - Is the claim that the Assyrian king was acting by God's command consistent with other biblical accounts of divine judgment? 14. Psalm 30:11-12: If mourning is truly turned to dancing, why do faithful believers throughout history often remain in prolonged suffering? Discussion Questions 1. How does the resurrection of Jesus fulfill the prophecy found in Psalm 16:10, and why is this significant for our faith? 2. In what ways does the resurrection of Jesus demonstrate God's power and faithfulness, and how can this impact our daily lives? 3. How does the contrast between David's decay and Jesus' lack of decay highlight the uniqueness of Jesus' resurrection? 4. What are some practical ways we can live in the hope of the resurrection, as described in 1 Corinthians 15:20? 5. How can understanding the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus' resurrection strengthen our trust in the reliability of Scripture? 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 13:37 NIV Acts 13:37 NLT Acts 13:37 ESV Acts 13:37 NASB Acts 13:37 KJV Acts 13:37 Commentaries Bible Hub