Acts 18:2
There he found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla because Claudius had ordered all the Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to visit them,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:2?

2. How does Acts 18:2 illustrate God's providence in Paul's ministry journey?

3. What can we learn from Aquila and Priscilla's hospitality towards Paul?

4. How does Acts 18:2 connect with Romans 16:3 about Priscilla and Aquila?

5. How can we support fellow believers facing persecution, as seen in Acts 18:2?

6. What role does community play in strengthening faith, according to Acts 18:2?

7. Why did Paul meet Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth according to Acts 18:2?

8. How does Acts 18:2 reflect the historical expulsion of Jews from Rome?

9. What significance do Aquila and Priscilla hold in early Christian history?

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

11. 1 Corinthians 16:19 – Is there any credible extra-biblical source confirming Aquila and Prisca’s house church, or is this couple’s ministry only found in Scripture?

12. Acts 18:2 – Is there solid historical evidence confirming Claudius’s expulsion of all Jews from Rome, or might Luke’s reference be an exaggeration?

13. Who were Priscilla and Aquila in the Bible?

14. Who was Claudius Caesar?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the expulsion of Jews from Rome demonstrate God's sovereignty in the spread of the Gospel?

2. In what ways can we, like Aquila and Priscilla, use our professional skills to support and advance the work of the church?

3. What are some practical ways we can foster and maintain strong Christian fellowship in our own lives?

4. How can we practice hospitality in our homes to support and encourage fellow believers?

5. Reflect on a time when God used an unexpected event in your life to bring about spiritual growth or ministry opportunities. How can this encourage you in your current circumstances?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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