In Lystra and Derbe—Acts 14:8–20 Open It 1. If you suddenly could have the ability to do something you had never done before, what skill would you like to have? 2. *What would you do if you received an expensive gift that you didn’t think you deserved? 3. When has someone unexpectedly turned against you? Explore It 1. What did Paul do for the crippled man in Lystra? (14:8–10) 2. *How did the crowd respond to what Paul had done? (14:11–13) 3. Why were the apostles horrified when they discovered what was happening? (14:14) 4. *Why did Paul and Barnabas tear their clothes? (14:14) 5. *What was the apostles’ message to the crowd? (14:15–17) 6. How did Paul tailor his message to the audience? (14:15–17) 7. In spite of the apostles’ message, why was it difficult to restrain the crowd? (14:18) 8. Who came from Antioch and Iconium to poison the minds of the people against the missionaries? (14:19) 9. What did the crowd do to Paul? (14:19) 10. Who helped Paul? (14:20) 11. When did Paul return to Lystra? (14:20) 12. After Paul and Barnabas left Lystra, where did they go? (14:20) Get It 1. Paul knew when someone needed to be healed and what people needed to hear; why was he so perceptive? 2. How can you be sensitive to the needs of others? 3. *When have you received credit or recognition you didn’t deserve? 4. *Why is it important to give glory to God? 5. The early missionaries had a demanding schedule and dangerous life-style; how might you have coped with the pressures they faced? 6. When are you typically in the company of people who are very different from you? 7. In talking about Christ with non-Christians, what can you do to speak their language? 8. Paul paid an enormous price for his testimony; what risks are there for you in living for Christ? Apply It 1. How can you challenge yourself to serve the Lord completely each day? 2. *What can you do to direct people’s attention to Christ and away from you? 3. Where can you go to witness to an unbeliever this week?