Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:18? 2. Why did Paul decide to cut his hair in Acts 18:18? 3. How does Paul's vow in Acts 18:18 reflect his commitment to God? 4. What Old Testament practices might Paul's vow in Acts 18:18 relate to? 5. How can we demonstrate commitment to God in our daily lives? 6. What lessons from Acts 18:18 can strengthen our faith and dedication today? 7. Why did Paul take a vow in Acts 18:18, and what was its significance? 8. How does Paul's vow in Acts 18:18 relate to Jewish customs and Christian beliefs? 9. What does Acts 18:18 reveal about Paul's relationship with Jewish law? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 18? 11. Acts 18:18 – Is there any archaeological or historical support for Paul’s vow and hair-shaving practice, suggesting a Jewish or pagan ritual influence? 12. What is Cenchrea's significance in the Bible? 13. Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible? 14. How did Priscilla and Aquila help Apollos understand Christianity? Discussion Questions 1. What might have motivated Paul to take a vow, and how can we apply the concept of vows or commitments in our spiritual lives today?2. How does Paul's interaction with Priscilla and Aquila demonstrate the importance of community in the Christian faith? 3. In what ways can we be culturally sensitive when sharing the Gospel, as Paul was with his Jewish customs? 4. How can we remain faithful to our mission and calling during times of transition, as Paul did when moving from Corinth to Syria? 5. Reflect on a time when you made a personal sacrifice for your spiritual growth. How did it impact your faith journey, and what can you learn from Paul's example?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? Links Acts 18:18 NIVActs 18:18 NLT Acts 18:18 ESV Acts 18:18 NASB Acts 18:18 KJV Acts 18:18 Commentaries Bible Hub |



