In Pisidian Antioch—Acts 13:13–52 Open It 1. What are some of your favorite quotes? 2. Who is one of the best speakers you have ever heard? 3. When have you been moved to action by great preaching? 4. *Who is one person who can affect whether you have a good or bad day? How? Explore It 1. What happened at Perga? (13:13–14) 2. Where did the missionaries go after leaving Perga? (13:14) 3. What did the synagogue rulers say to Paul and Barnabas? (13:14–15) 4. What were Paul and his companions invited to do in the synagogue? (13:14–15) 5. In his initial response to the invitation to speak, what did Paul say? (13:16) 6. In surveying the history of Israel, what key events did Paul mention? (13:17–22) 7. How was the mention of David an easy transition to refer to Jesus (and his forerunner, John) in Paul’s message? (13:23–25) 8. To whom was the message of salvation sent? (13:26) 9. How did Paul confirm the fact of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead? (13:33–37) 10. How is forgiveness of sins possible? (13:38–39) 11. What did Paul say would happen to his hearers if they failed to recognize Jesus as Savior? (13:40–41) 12. How did people respond to the message Paul preached? (13:42–43) 13. What did the people do and say as Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue? (13:42–43) 14. What happened on the Sabbath after Paul first spoke in Perga? (13:44–45) 15. Why did Paul and Barnabas turn their attention to non-Jewish (Gentile) audiences? (13:45–48) 16. How did Paul and Barnabas turn to the Gentiles? (13:46–48) 17. How did the Gentiles respond to the Word of the Lord? (13:48) 18. *What happened to Paul and Barnabas while God was causing the church to grow and become strong? (13:49–52) 19. *What price did Paul and Barnabas pay for telling people about Christ? (13:50) 20. *What effect did the opposition have on Paul and Barnabas? (13:51–52) 21. What gave Paul and Barnabas joy? (13:52) Get It 1. How should Christians settle their differences? 2. If you had an opportunity to speak to a group of people about Christ, what would you say to challenge them to turn to Him? 3. Paul clearly assumed leadership in Pisidian Antioch; how do you think Barnabas felt when this happened? Why? 4. How would it be hard for you to give up a position of leadership? 5. What is the importance of timing in telling people about Christ? 6. From whom have you kept the gospel? 7. When have you been rejected because of your faith? 8. How should we handle rejection? 9. *Why were Paul and Barnabas able to have joy? 10. *How can we experience joy during difficult circumstances? Apply It 1. *What verse or principle will help you have joy in whatever circumstances you face? 2. In what settings can you be a witness for Christ this week? 3. How can you stand strong when your Christian identity leaves you alone or isolated in some way?