Acts 17:16-21 – 30th January 2005 
•	In Athens Paul was “greatly distressed” (Acts 17:16) because of their idols.
o	What idols does our world follow?
o	Why should we feel distressed about that?
o	What stops you from feeling appropriate distress?
•	What was Paul’s reaction?  Who did he speak to?  How did he speak?  How is this a model for us?
•	What misunderstandings does Paul meet?  (Include in your consideration “this man seems to be advocating foreign gods”)  Are these misunderstandings contemporary?
•	From this passage what are the key things that we need to do to be better able to bear witness to Christ as a church?
•	What needs to change in you if you are to a better witness in your life?

Acts 17:16-21 – 30th January 2005 
•	In Athens Paul was “greatly distressed” (Acts 17:16) because of their idols.
o	What idols does our world follow?
o	Why should we feel distressed about that?
o	What stops you from feeling appropriate distress?
•	What was Paul’s reaction?  Who did he speak to?  How did he speak?  How is this a model for us?
•	What misunderstandings does Paul meet?  (Include in your consideration “this man seems to be advocating foreign gods”)  Are these misunderstandings contemporary?
•	From this passage what are the key things that we need to do to be better able to bear witness to Christ as a church?
What needs to change in you if you are to a better witness in your life?

Acts 17:16-21 – 30th January 2005 
•	In Athens Paul was “greatly distressed” (Acts 17:16) because of their idols.
o	What idols does our world follow?
o	Why should we feel distressed about that?
o	What stops you from feeling appropriate distress?
•	What was Paul’s reaction?  Who did he speak to?  How did he speak?  How is this a model for us?
•	What misunderstandings does Paul meet?  (Include in your consideration “this man seems to be advocating foreign gods”)  Are these misunderstandings contemporary?
•	From this passage what are the key things that we need to do to be better able to bear witness to Christ as a church?
What needs to change in you if you are to a better witness in your life?