week of 6/9

Unit 34 Session 2

EXPLAINING THE GOSPEL

ACTS 17

 

When Paul encountered opposition on his second missionary journey, he did not allow it to stop the spread of the Gospel but rather found new opportunities to proclaim the risen Christ.

After the Jerusalem Council, Paul and his traveling companions took the Gospel throughout the Mediterranean to other Jews and Gentiles who had yet to hear of Christ. As they faced opposition, they would move on to another community while seeking to establish believers in the truth of the Gospel. The conflicts Paul faced did not stop him from proclaiming Christ but only motivated him to continue to bring the good news to others who would hear and believe.

Points to consider:

✞   The Gospel is explained to those 

     who are eager.

     * How can we be like the Bereans?

     * How can we minister to others 

        with the Word?

✞   The Gospel is defended to those  

     who are skeptical.

     * What methods should we use 

        to reason with people who 

        have questions about the 

        Christian faith?

     * Why should evangelism be 

        a priority in our lives and 

        in our churches?

✞   The Gospel is proclaimed to those 

     who are seeking.

     * What are some reasons those 

        yet to believe would want to 

        listen to the Gospel message?

     * Why do we sometimes not have 

        more passion and intentionality 

        to share the Gospel?