In Iconium—Acts 14:1–7 Open It 1. What makes a person successful in your line of work? 2. When do you feel best about your work? 3. *What are some issues that often cause disagreement among people? Explore It 1. At Iconium, where did Paul and Barnabas go? (14:1) 2. Where did the apostles begin telling others about Christ? (14:1) 3. Who became believers at Iconium? Why? (14:1) 4. *How did unbelievers oppose what Paul and Barnabas were doing? (14:2) 5. *How did the apostles respond to the opposition? (14:3) 6. What did the Lord enable Paul and Barnabas to do? Why? (14:3) 7. *How was the city divided? (14:4) 8. What did certain people plot against the apostles? (14:5) 9. When Paul and Barnabas discovered the plot against them, what did they do? (14:6) 10. Despite the setback Paul and Barnabas suffered, what did they do in Lystra and Derbe? (14:6–7) Get It 1. When faced with conflict and opposition, how did the apostles pull together? 2. Which pastoral task do you think your minister enjoys most? 3. When does your pastor speak most effectively? 4. *What happens to the church when a congregation divides its loyalties among leaders? 5. *How can you and others in your church support your ministerial staff? 6. What should you do when people oppose you for being a Christian? 7. When is it best to run from persecution or leave a situation that threatens your faith? 8. Why is important for us to pray daily for the missionaries we support? Apply It 1. When you face conflict this week, how can you rely on the Lord for help? 2. *How can you support those whom God has called to lead your church? 3. For what missionary will you pray every day this week?