The Return to Antioch in Syria—Acts 14:21–28 Open It 1. *What kind of vacation most appeals to you (trips to other cities, backwoods hiking, visits to the beach, etc.)? 2. How busy is your daily schedule? 3. What do you do to relax? Explore It 1. *What did Paul and Barnabas do in Derbe? (14:21) 2. What was the result of the apostles’ evangelism? (14:21) 3. *Why did Paul and Barnabas retrace their steps to Antioch? (14:22) 4. What kind of warnings did the missionaries give the young converts? (14:22) 5. How did the apostles establish leadership in the young churches? (14:23) 6. *What encouragement and help did the apostles give the new Christians? (14:22–23) 7. Where did the return journey to Antioch take the apostles? (14:24–26) 8. On their way to Antioch, where did the apostles preach? (14:25) 9. When they returned to Antioch, what did Paul and Barnabas do? (14:27) 10. Why was it important that Paul and Barnabas report on their activity to the church at Antioch? (14:26) 11. How long did the apostles remain in Antioch? (14:28) Get It 1. Why would you return to a church or community that had made you feel unwelcome before? 2. What does the apostles’ ability to withstand rejection say about their faith and leadership? 3. What would your pastor do if faced with persecution? 4. *How does your church disciple new Christians? 5. In your church, how does a person become a leader? 6. How should missionaries be accountable to the church? 7. How has your church been blessed by the work of missionaries? 8. *How can you help younger Christians get established in the faith? Apply It 1. In what ways can you benefit from the teaching of your church elders this week? 2. *What younger Christian can you encourage this week? How? 3. What can you do this week to become a stronger Christian?