Acts 17:16-34

Have you ever been to a different city or country and found yourself saddened or distressed by what you saw?

What did Paul see in Athens that deeply troubled him?

How did Paul engage various groups of thinkers, philosophers, and religious groups in Athens? How did he relate the message of Jesus to their cultural context?

Paul preached a powerful sermon in verses 22-31 from the Areopagus (Mars Hill). Can you find 3-4 ways he connects his message to their culture? What famous temple would have been in the background of his sermon?

How did the people who heard Paul’s words respond? What do their responses teach us about sharing the gospel?

What can we learn from Paul about interacting with non-believers? How can we start spiritual conversations with them?