Bible Study Snacks, Acts 13:13-41

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks. As always, I'd like to thank you so much for joining me as we walk through the richness of God's spoken word and wisdom together. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!

This week, I would like to continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Thirteen (Verses 13-41).

I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!

As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen

If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...

OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...

1) Give special attention to the evangelistic methods and message of Paul and Barnabas .

For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 13:13-41...

From Cyprus they sail to Perga in Pamphylia, where John Mark leaves them to return to Jerusalem (later causing contention between Paul and Barnabas; cf. 15:36-40). After they arrive in Antioch of Pisidia, they attend the synagogue of the Jews on the Sabbath.  Invited to speak, Paul preaches Jesus by first reviewing the history of Israel from the Exodus to the time of David.

Noting God's promise concerning the seed of David, Paul summarizes the ministry of John the Baptist and then introduces Jesus as the Savior who was crucified, buried and raised from the dead, and seen by eyewitnesses.  Offering further evidence of the resurrection from Old Testament prophecy, Paul proclaims forgiveness of sins through Jesus with a warning against unbelief (13-41).

REVIEW QUESTIONS: 

1) Setting sail from Paphos, where did they (Paul and Barnabas) go ? Who left when they arrived? (Acts 13:13)
2) Where did Paul and Barnabas go next? What did they do on the Sabbath day? (Acts 13:14)
3) Invited to speak, what periods of Israel's history did Paul first review? (Acts 13:15-22)
4) Skipping from David to his descendant Jesus, whose ministry does Paul review? (Acts 13:23-25)
5) Focusing on the word of salvation, what does Paul proclaim concerning Jesus? (Acts 13:26-30)
6) What evidence does Paul provide for the resurrection of Jesus? (Acts 13:31-37)
7) What does Paul preach in the name of Jesus? (Acts 13:38-39)
8) With what does Paul conclude his sermon? (Acts 13:40-41)
  
After completing this week's study, go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!

As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!

Sheri