On Cyprus—Acts 13:4–12 Open It 1. When was the last time you were taken in by a particularly good sales pitch? 2. When you were in elementary school, what tricks did you play on others? 3. *Who helped you get settled into your first full-time job? How? Explore It 1. *Who directed Barnabas and Saul on their journey? (13:4) 2. Where did Barnabas and Saul go? (13:4–5) 3. *What did the missionaries do in Salamis? (13:5) 4. *Who helped Barnabas and Saul? (13:5) 5. Whom did Barnabas and Saul meet at Paphos? (13:6–7) 6. Why did the proconsul send for Barnabas and Saul? (13:7) 7. What did Bar-Jesus (Elymas) do? (13:8) 8. How did Saul (also called Paul) respond to Elymas? (13:9–11) 9. Why did Elymas oppose the Word of God? (13:10) 10. What was the judgment against the sorcerer? (13:11) 11. When Sergius Paulus saw the miracle, what did he do? (13:12) Get It 1. How often do missionaries speak at your church? 2. *When missionaries visit your church, how can you benefit from their teaching and experience? 3. *How can we be helpful to missionaries and other Christian workers? 4. What are some ways that people oppose the gospel? 5. How is Paul’s aggressive approach to dealing with sin a helpful example for us to follow? 6. Given your background, training, and interests, to what group of people are you best suited to share the news about Christ? Apply It 1. *How can you be helpful to a missionary or Christian worker in your church this week? 2. In what situation do you need the Holy Spirit’s guidance this week?