1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:20?

2. Why did Paul decline to stay longer in Ephesus, according to Acts 18:20?

3. How can we discern when to stay or move on in ministry?

4. What does Acts 18:20 teach about prioritizing God's will over personal desires?

5. How does Paul's decision in Acts 18:20 connect with Jesus' mission focus?

6. How can Acts 18:20 guide us in making decisions about commitments today?

7. Why did Paul refuse to stay longer in Ephesus according to Acts 18:20?

8. How does Acts 18:20 reflect Paul's missionary strategy?

9. What historical evidence supports Paul's visit to Ephesus in Acts 18:20?

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

11. Why doesn't God answer my prayers?

12. Have you remembered the Lord today?

13. What does being Christ's ambassador entail?

14. In 2 Corinthians 1:15-17, Paul explains changes to his travel plans--why do these details seem at odds with the account in Acts, suggesting possible inconsistencies?1. What factors might have influenced Paul’s decision to decline the request to stay longer in Ephesus, and how can we apply this discernment in our own lives?

2. How does Paul’s interaction with the Jews in Ephesus reflect his broader strategy for evangelism, and what can we learn from this about sharing the Gospel today?

3. In what ways does the Holy Spirit guide our decisions, and how can we become more attuned to His leading in our daily lives?

4. How can we balance the opportunities presented to us with the need to stay focused on God’s mission for our lives?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to make a difficult decision in your spiritual journey. How did you seek God’s guidance, and what was the outcome? How does this relate to Paul’s experience in Ephesus?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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