Session 6: Inviting the Gentiles In
Preparation Resources
1) Primary text: Acts 26:15-18
2) Extended Biblical texts (optional): Acts 13-14
3) Paul, A Biography reading (optional): Chapter 5: "Cypress and Galatia"
4) Tim Keller sermon: Persuading the King
Discussion Topics
1) Where did Paul and his companions begin their missionary efforts as they went from city to city?
2) How does Paul think the cross and resurrection of Jesus have changed the situation between Jews and Gentiles, and how does that inform his missionary efforts?
3) What is the relationship between forgiveness of sins and inclusion in the family of God in Paul’s mind, and why does it matter for understanding what Paul and his companions were up to?
4) Why does Prof. Wright say the preaching of Paul and his missionary companions often resulted in riots?
Session 6 discussion notes
1) Primary text: Acts 26:15-18
2) Extended Biblical texts (optional): Acts 13-14
3) Paul, A Biography reading (optional): Chapter 5: "Cypress and Galatia"
4) Tim Keller sermon: Persuading the King
Discussion Topics
1) Where did Paul and his companions begin their missionary efforts as they went from city to city?
2) How does Paul think the cross and resurrection of Jesus have changed the situation between Jews and Gentiles, and how does that inform his missionary efforts?
3) What is the relationship between forgiveness of sins and inclusion in the family of God in Paul’s mind, and why does it matter for understanding what Paul and his companions were up to?
4) Why does Prof. Wright say the preaching of Paul and his missionary companions often resulted in riots?
Session 6 discussion notes