SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

- Why do you think Paul felt the need to explain his chains to the Jews of Rome in Acts 28:17-22? How did they respond? Do you think Paul was surprised by their response in any way?

- What did Paul do after the explanation of his presence in Rome? What did he use to try to convince the Roman Jews that Jesus was the Messiah? Do you think it's important to know how the Old Testament Scriptures relate to Jesus?

- How did the Jews in Rome respond to the good news of Christ? What can we expect will happen when we share the good news with others? Why will God's Word and the gospel always go forward? (hint: the power is in the __________, not the __________.)