Acts 28:11-31
ACTS STUDY
What stood out to you in our study of Acts 28:11-31?
Three years prior to arriving in Rome, Paul wrote Romans to “those loved by God and called to be saints” whose “faith was proclaimed in all the world”(Rom 1:7-8). As Paul enters Rome, he is welcomed by many of those believing brothers and sisters running out to greet him. Where did all those believers come from (e.g., Acts 2:5-11)? What does their presence prior to Paul’s arrival communicate about the message and power of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
We see dozens of examples of evangelism in the book of Acts. What can we learn from this final scene with Paul evangelizing the Jewish leaders in Rome in Acts 28:17-28?
How does Paul make the most of his imprisonment and house arrest, and what can we learn from him?
While under Roman guard, what does Paul say in his letter to the Philippians, and how is it helpful and hopeful to you in your own suffering and adversity (cf. Phil 1:12-15)? What do Paul’s imprisonment and faithful suffering enable?
Paul asked the Colossian and Ephesian churches to pray that he would boldly proclaim the gospel while in chains (Col 4:3 and Eph 6:19-20). What does it look like for us to be bold with the gospel? How is Paul’s request for boldness encouraging to hear?
How does the ending of the book of Acts leave you feeling? Why is Luke’s ending in verses 30-31 a fitting close to the book of Acts?
Though Paul is bound, the gospel continues unhindered. Why is that such good news, and what does it mean for us today?
What will you take away and apply from our study of Acts 28:11-31?
