1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:16?

2. How does Acts 18:16 demonstrate God's protection over His servants?

3. What can we learn about God's justice from Acts 18:16?

4. How does Acts 18:16 connect to Jesus' promise of persecution in John 15:20?

5. How should believers respond when facing unjust treatment, as seen in Acts 18:16?

6. What practical steps can we take to trust God's sovereignty in difficult situations?

7. Why did Gallio dismiss the case against Paul in Acts 18:16?

8. How does Acts 18:16 reflect Roman legal practices of the time?

9. What does Gallio's reaction in Acts 18:16 reveal about religious tolerance in ancient Rome?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 18?

11. Why doesn't 2 Kings 16 emphasize divine judgment on Ahaz's actions as clearly as other Old Testament passages condemn idolatry?

12. If God is just, why does He threaten severe punishment in Ezekiel 16:37-41, yet allow similar injustices elsewhere in the Bible to go unpunished?

13. How could the earth physically open and swallow people as described in Numbers 16:31-33?

14. In 2 Chronicles 18:21-22, how can an all-truthful God justly send a lying spirit to deceive Ahab?1. How does Gallio's response to the Jews' accusations against Paul reflect God's sovereignty over human authorities?

2. In what ways can we discern between spiritual and worldly matters in our own lives, as Gallio did in this passage?

3. How can Paul's experience before Gallio encourage us to stand firm in our faith when facing opposition?

4. What lessons can we learn from Gallio's impartiality that can be applied to our interactions with others, especially in matters of faith?

5. How does this passage challenge us to pray for and respect those in positions of authority, even when they may not share our beliefs?1. What can we learn from Paul's bi-vocational approach to his ministry in Corinth?

2. How does God's assurance in the vision comfort and encourage Paul? How does God comfort and encourage us in our journeys?

3. What lessons can we learn from Gallio's handling of the accusations against Paul?

4. How does the relationship between Paul, Aquila, and Priscilla demonstrate the importance of Christian fellowship?

5. How does Apollos' willingness to learn and improve illustrate the importance of humility in Christian service?

6. How does Paul model resilience in the face of opposition during his ministries in Corinth and Ephesus?

7. How do Aquila and Priscilla's actions toward Apollos model the way we should disciple others?

8. How do we see the role of both Paul and Apollos in planting and watering the Gospel (as Paul later describes in 1 Corinthians 3:6)?

9. What does the united attack of the Jews on Paul teach us about the challenges of proclaiming the Gospel?

10. How can we discern God's will in our lives, as Paul does when he promises to return to Ephesus if God wills?

11. What does this chapter teach us about the need for both knowledge and spirit-filled fervor in our faith?

12. How can we use our secular skills and professions, like Paul's tentmaking, for God's work?

13. How does Acts 18 challenge our approach to resolving conflicts within the church community?

14. What do the various methods of ministry used by Paul and Apollos teach us about the diversity of gifts in the body of Christ?

15. How does Acts 18 demonstrate the importance of both individual roles and community effort in the spread of the Gospel?

16. How can we ensure that our understanding of the Gospel is complete and accurate, as was needed by Apollos?

17. In what ways can we provide and receive correction within the Christian community, as shown by Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos?

18. How does this chapter encourage us to be active participants in nurturing our Christian communities?

19. How can we remain steadfast in our mission even when facing indifference or dismissal, as Paul did with Gallio?

20. How does the relationship between teaching and faith development manifest in this chapter, and how does it apply to our own spiritual growth?

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