Bible Study Snacks, Acts 14:7-21

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks! As always, I thank you so much for joining me as we walk together through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom. 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 Fourteen, Verses 7-21.

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) Note the increasing persecution endured by the apostle Paul.  

For your convenience, here is a summary Acts 14:7-21 

In Lystra, Paul heals a man crippled from birth (similar to Peter, cf. 3:1-10). The people assume that Paul and Barnabas must be gods, and so name them Zeus (Barnabas) and Hermes (Paul). When the priest of Zeus prepares to offer sacrifices, the apostles tear their own clothes and barely restrain themselves by an impassioned speech. Not long after, Jews from Antioch and Iconium persuade the multitudes to stone Paul and drag him outside the city. Though assumed to be dead, Paul is able to return to the city and depart the next day with Barnabas to Derbe where they preach the gospel and make many disciples (7-21).

REVIEW QUESTIONS: 

1) What miracle did Paul perform in Lystra? (Acts 14:8-10)
2) How did the people react? What names did they give to Paul and Barnabas? (Acts 14:11-12)
3) Who attempted to lead the city in offering sacrifices to them? (Acts 14:13)
4) How did Barnabas and Paul restrain the crowd from offering the sacrifices? (Acts 14:14-18)
5) How did the apostles describe the true God? (Acts 14:15-17)
6) Who then came to the city and persuaded the people to stone Paul? (Acts 14:19)
7) After Paul revived from his stoning, where did he and Barnabas go? (Acts 14:20)
8)  What happened in Derbe?  When they left, where did they go? (Acts 14:21)

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