◄ Acts 17:8 ►
On hearing this, the crowd and city officials were greatly disturbed. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:8? 2. How does Acts 17:8 demonstrate the impact of the gospel on society? 3. What can we learn from Acts 17:8 about opposition to Christian teachings? 4. How does Acts 17:8 connect with Jesus' warning about persecution in John 15:20? 5. How should believers respond when faced with societal unrest due to their faith? 6. What actions can we take to support leaders facing opposition for their beliefs? 7. How does Acts 17:8 challenge the authority of earthly rulers in a Christian worldview? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 17:8? 9. How does Acts 17:8 reflect the tension between early Christians and political authorities? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 17? 11. Who was Sosthenes in the Bible? 12. Since Leviticus 17 requires sacrifices at one specific location, how did ancient Israelites living far away or outside Israel consistently adhere to this command? 13. (1 Thess 1:8) Where is the historical documentation showing that the Thessalonian church's influence spread so widely, as claimed? 14. Who were the elders in the Old Testament? Discussion Questions 1. How does the reaction of the Thessalonian crowd and city officials reflect the challenges faced by Christians today when sharing their faith? 2. In what ways can believers today support each other like Jason supported Paul and Silas? 3. How can Romans 13:1-7 guide Christians in responding to governmental opposition to their faith? 4. What practical steps can you take to prepare for and respond to opposition in your own life as a follower of Christ? 5. How does understanding the historical context of Acts 17:8 enhance your perspective on the cost of discipleship? 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 17:8 NIV Acts 17:8 NLT Acts 17:8 ESV Acts 17:8 NASB Acts 17:8 KJV Acts 17:8 Commentaries Bible Hub