Peter Explains His Actions - Acts 11:1-18
Understand It
- Why did the circumcised believers imply that it was wrong for Peter to eat with Gentiles? (11:3)
- How did Peter explain his actions? (11:4-17)
- How did Peter dispel the idea that the Gentiles were second-class citizens? (11:15-17)
Apply It
- How can you open your heart and mind to others whom you tend to dislike?
The Church in Antioch - Acts 11:19-30
Understand It
- What was one of the results of Stephen’s martyrdom? (11:19)
- What caused the news about Christ to take hold among many who heard it? (11:21)
- How did Barnabas encourage the Christians at Antioch? (11:23)
Apply It
- What can you do to enlarge the circle of people to whom you reach out?
Peter's Miraculous Escape From Prison - Acts 12:1-19
Understand It
- What did the king plan to do with Peter after the Passover? Why? (12:3-4)
- What happened on the night before Peter’s trial? (12:6-11)
- When did Peter know that what he had experienced was real? (12:11)
Apply It
- What do you want to remember the next time you suffer for your faith?
Herod's Death - Acts 12:20-25
Understand It
- On the day of the public assembly, what did Herod do? (12:21)
- What did the people say to honor Herod? (12:22)
- How did God judge Herod? (12:23)
Apply It
- What can you do today as a discipline of humility?
Barnabas and Saul Sent Off - Acts 13:1-3
Understand It
- Who made up the leadership of the church at Antioch? (13:1)
- What were Barnabas and Saul called to do? (13:2)
- Why did the church leaders lay hands on Barnabas and Saul? (13:3)
Apply It
- What time can you commit to prayer each day for the staff of your church?
On Cyprus - Acts 13:4-12
Understand It
- Who directed Barnabas and Saul on their journey? (13:4)
- What did the missionaries do in Salamis? (13:5)
- Who helped Barnabas and Saul? (13:5)
Apply It
- How can you be helpful to a missionary or Christian worker in your church this week?
In Pisidian Antioch - Acts 13:13-52
Understand It
- What happened to Paul and Barnabas while God was causing the church to grow and become strong? (13:49-52)
- What price did Paul and Barnabas pay for telling people about Christ? (13:50)
- What effect did the opposition have on Paul and Barnabas? (13:51-52)
Apply It
- What verse or principle will help you have joy in whatever circumstances you face?
