Acts 18:19
When they reached Ephesus, Paul parted ways with Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:19?

2. How does Acts 18:19 demonstrate the importance of reasoning in the synagogue?

3. What can we learn from Paul's approach to teaching in Acts 18:19?

4. How does Acts 18:19 connect with Paul's mission in Acts 17:2-3?

5. How can we apply Paul's dedication in Acts 18:19 to our evangelism today?

6. What role does reasoning play in sharing the Gospel, as seen in Acts 18:19?

7. Why did Paul leave Priscilla and Aquila in Ephesus according to Acts 18:19?

8. What significance does Ephesus hold in the context of Acts 18:19?

9. How does Acts 18:19 reflect Paul's missionary strategy?

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

11. What is Ephesus's biblical significance?

12. Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible?

13. How did Priscilla and Aquila help Apollos understand Christianity?

14. Can women teach in church? (1 Timothy 2:12 vs. Acts 18:26)
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's approach in Ephesus reflect his broader strategy for evangelism, and what can we learn from it for our own efforts to share the Gospel today?

2. In what ways do Priscilla and Aquila serve as examples of partnership and hospitality in ministry, and how can we apply these principles in our church communities?

3. Considering Paul's reasoning in the synagogue, how can we effectively engage in conversations about faith with those who have different beliefs?

4. What challenges might Paul have faced in Ephesus, and how does his example encourage us to face opposition in our own faith journeys?

5. How does the establishment of a church in Ephesus, as seen in later scriptures, demonstrate the long-term impact of faithful ministry, and what steps can we take to ensure our ministry efforts have lasting effects?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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