1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:21?

2. How does Acts 18:21 demonstrate Paul's commitment to God's will in his plans?

3. What can we learn from Paul's priorities in Acts 18:21 for our lives?

4. How does Acts 18:21 connect with Proverbs 16:9 about planning and God's will?

5. How can we apply Paul's example in Acts 18:21 to our decision-making?

6. What does Acts 18:21 teach about balancing personal desires with God's purposes?

7. Why did Paul say, "I will come back if it is God's will" in Acts 18:21?

8. How does Acts 18:21 reflect Paul's understanding of divine guidance and human plans?

9. What historical context influenced Paul's decision to leave Ephesus in Acts 18:21?

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

11. What role do magic arts play in Revelation?

12. What does "If the Lord wills" mean?

13. Jeremiah 19:4-5 -- If God commands against child sacrifice elsewhere, why would He allow His own people to practice it for so long without immediate judgment?

14. In Romans 12:19, if 'vengeance is mine' belongs to God, why do other biblical texts approve of direct punishment by believers?1. How does Paul's statement "if God is willing" challenge or affirm your current approach to making plans in your life?

2. In what ways can you practice submission to God's will in your daily decisions, and how can this be reflected in your prayer life?

3. Reflect on a time when you had to change your plans due to unforeseen circumstances. How did you see God's hand at work in that situation?

4. How can Paul's commitment to return to Ephesus inspire you to maintain relationships and commitments in your own life?

5. Consider the role of flexibility in your spiritual journey. How can you cultivate a heart that is open to God's leading, even when it means altering your course?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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