Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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How many kings or rulers do you think exist today? While some are good and some are bad, will any of them last forever? Did the powerful Roman Empire last forever? Will the kingdom of God ever be destroyed like human kingdoms?
Takeaway
The kingdom of God will never be destroyed.
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What are some ways people have tried to stop Paul from preaching about Jesus? What things happened in our story that could have stopped Paul from preaching about Jesus? Could anything stop Paul from preaching?
Takeaway
Nothing stopped Paul from preaching about Jesus.
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Where did Jesus say his disciples would take the gospel message? What was the biggest city in Paul’s day? Did the gospel message make it there? How do we know the gospel will spread to all nations?
Takeaway
The gospel will spread to all nations because Jesus promised it would.
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How is the Christian life like Paul’s final journey on the ship? How can we be encouraged when we face storms in our life? Who will bring us safely home to heaven?
Takeaway
God will bring his people safely home to heaven.
