11 EKOBEE
Ba Bee Ɛrɛ “Ɛɛbu Le Kaɛ Edɔɔ̄”
Nu i dap nɔ aāloo edoba Pɔɔl sɔ̄ pya nɛɛ naa gbaɛ̄tɔ̄loo ale ba gbanasī le yereue
Dɛɛa nyɔɔ Doonu 13:1-52
1, 2. What is unique about the journey that Barnabas and Saul are about to make, and how will their work help fulfill Acts 1:8?
Pya Alu Esere “Loo Lo Tam” (Doonu 13:1-12)
3. What made long journeys difficult in the first century?
4. (a) What directed the choosing of Barnabas and Saul, and how did fellow believers react to the appointment? (b) How can we give support to those who receive theocratic assignments?
5. Describe what was involved in witnessing on the island of Cyprus.
6, 7. (a) Who was Sergius Paulus, and why did Bar-Jesus attempt to turn him away from the good news? (b) How did Saul counteract the opposition from Bar-Jesus?
Like Paul, we boldly defend the truth in the face of opposition
8. How can we imitate Paul’s boldness today?
“Ue Agɛrɛ Beenyiɛ” (Doonu 13:13-43)
9. How did Paul and Barnabas set a fine example for those taking the lead in the congregation today?
10. Describe the journey from Perga to Pisidian Antioch.
11, 12. In speaking in the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia, how did Paul appeal to his audience?
13. How can we appeal to the hearts of our listeners?
14. (a) How did Paul introduce the good news about Jesus, and what warning did he provide? (b) How did the crowd react to Paul’s speech?
“I Kiiya Pii Pya Dɔɔ̄na Buɛ̄” (Doonu 13:44-52)
15. What happened on the Sabbath following Paul’s speech?
“They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas . . . And the disciples continued to be filled with joy and holy spirit.”—Acts 13:50-52
16. How did the Jews react to the strong words of the missionaries, and how did Paul and Barnabas respond to the opposition?
17-19. In what ways can we imitate the fine example set by Paul and Barnabas, and how will our doing so contribute to our joy?