1. Looking Back: What Has God Done?
Question:
As Acts ends, what stands out most to you about what God has accomplished from Acts 1 to Acts 28?
Follow-ups:
- What surprised you most about the spread of the gospel?
- Why do you think Luke ends the book the way he does?
2. God’s Providence in Hardship
Question:
In Acts 28, Paul experiences shipwreck, a snake bite, and imprisonment—yet the gospel keeps advancing. What does this teach us about how God works through hardship?
Follow-ups:
- Where do you see God’s hand in Paul’s journey to Rome?
- How have you seen God work through difficulty in your own life?
3. “To the Jew First” – Priority and Mission
Question:
Paul consistently goes to the Jews first when entering a city. Why does this matter theologically and practically?
Follow-ups:
- What does this reveal about God’s faithfulness to His promises?
- Who are the “first people” God has placed in your life to reach?
4. Mixed Responses to the Gospel
Question:
In Rome, some Jews are persuaded while others reject the message. Why do you think the same message produces such different responses?
Follow-ups:
- What role do the human heart and God’s sovereignty play here?
- How should we respond when people reject the gospel?
5. Boldness Without Hindrance
Question:
Acts ends with Paul proclaiming the kingdom of God “with all boldness and without hindrance.” What does that look like for us today?
Follow-ups:
- What fears or obstacles tend to hinder your boldness?
- What would it look like for you to live and speak more boldly this week?
