DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
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God’s Faithfulness in History (Acts 13:16-22):Paul recounts God’s covenant faithfulness to Israel, from Egypt to David. What is his reason for doing so and how can we imitate this?
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The Resurrection as Proof (Acts 13:30-34): Paul emphasizes the resurrection as evidence of God’s faithfulness to His promises. Why is the resurrection central to the Christian faith, and how does it give you hope for the future?
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Differences Between the Covenants (Acts 13:38-39): What are the differences between the Old/New Covenants? (see outline for passages)
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Responding to the Message (Acts 13:38-41): Paul’s message invites both Jews and God-fearing Gentiles to trust in Jesus for salvation. How can we, as a group, encourage one another to live out this trust in practical ways, both individually and as a community?
