Date: 22 Jun 2011

Passage: Acts 13:14-42

What did Paul say in vv38-39, was the central meaning of the resurrection for his listeners (cf. Romans 3:20-24 & 8:3-4)?  

Date: 21 Jun 2011

Passage: Acts 13:6-13

How do you deal with people who tried to turn you away from your faith?  When would Paul’s response (vv9-11) be applicable in a multi-faith society like ours?  Would 1 Peter 3:15-16 be more helpful?  How?

Date: 20 Jun 2011

Passage: Acts 13:1-5

What central role did God the Holy Spirit play in the choice and sending of missionaries here?  How can this be translated at ORPC?  

Date: 18 Jun 2011

Passage: Acts 12:19b-25

Was Peter showing a lack of faith, showing plain common sense or within God’s plan when he went into hiding after a miracle?  Explain.

Date: 17 Jun 2011

Passage: Acts 12:1-19a

What contrasts do you see between Herod’s power and God’s?  How then would you deal with opposition and persecution?

Date: 16 Jun 2011

Passage: Acts 11:19-30

How did the persecution in v19 facilitate the spread of the gospel?  Is there really a ‘most favourable season’ for the gospel?