Acts 17:22-34 | Sermon Resources | 7 March 2021
Summary
In the sermon this week Pastor Billy continues to examine Paul’s encounter with the Athenians. As we examine Paul’s famous speech before the Areopagus we will see a model for how we can engage the culture in our own day.
Discussion Questions
- Why do you think Paul chose to use the altar to an unknown God as a starting point for sharing the gospel?
- What starting points could we make use of in our day to share the gospel with others?
- Based on Paul’s sermon, in what ways did the Athenians have the wrong idea about God?
- For us today, what misconceptions about God exist in the world? What misconceptions might Christians have about God?
- Why is it significant that Paul quoted pagan poets in his sermon to make a theological point?
- In what way is repentance (v.30) an appropriate response to Paul’s sermon? Why do you think we shy away from calling for repentance today?
- According to verses 32-34 what were the three different ways the people responded to Paul? Do you think this is a good picture of “success” as we seek to engage culture ourselves?
