The ACTS of the Apostles 16

Read Acts 13:1-3

 

1. What send off or farewell stands out in your memory?

 

 

 

 

2. Why did the Holy Spirit tell the leaders to “set apart” Barnabas and Saul? (13:2)

 

 

 

 

3. Why did the church leaders lay hands on Barnabas and Saul?

 

 

 

 

4. Why should churches lay hands on missionaries and other ministers? (Think about Sunday)

 

 

 

 

5. What is the purpose of fasting?

 

 

 

 

6.  When might a church want to fast as a congregation?

 

 

 

Read Acts 13:4-12

 

On Cyprus

 

7.  If you were called to missions, and you could choose anywhere in the world to be sent (except North America) where would you go and why?

 

 

 

8. Who helped Barnabas and Saul? (13:5)

 

 

 

9. What did Bar-Jesus (Elymas) do? (13:8) Why and how did he oppose the word of God? (13:10)

 

 

 

10. What are some ways people oppose the gospel?

 

 

 

 

11. How is Paul’s aggressive approach to dealing with sin a helpful example for us to follow? How is it not helpful?

 

 

 

 

12. Given your background, training and interests, to what group of people are you best suited to share the news about Christ?