Acts 13:13 - 14:7 Questions for Discussion and Reflection

Acts 13:5 reads, “Arriving in Salamis, they proclaimed God’s message in the Jewish synagogues.” Paul’s message in Acts 14:16-41 is given in response to an invitation by the leaders of the synagogue in Antioch of Pisdia. What are some reasons for their Paul and Barnabas beginning their ministry in the synagogue? What light does this shed on Paul’s affirmation in Romans 1:16 that the power of God is revealed “first to the Jew, and also to the Greek?”

Paul’s message in Acts 13 can be divided into two sections: verses 16:25 and 26-41. Beginning each Paul calls for the attention of his hearers, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen!” and Brothers, sons of Abraham’s race, and those among you who fear God…” What is the main point of each section?

Romans 4:25 declares that Jesus was “raised for our justification.” According to Acts 13:38-39, what does Jesus’ resurrection guarantee?

Look ahead to Acts 14:26-28 where Paul and Barnabas give to the Antioch church about the results of their missionary work. What impresses you about their report?

Acts 14:7 concludes, “And there they kept evangelizing.” To whom and where is the Holy Spirit promoting you to share the gospel? Where in your sphere of influence is God “opening a door” for you to spread His message?