Acts 18:4
Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:4?

2. How can we "reason in the synagogue" effectively in today's context?

3. What does Acts 18:4 teach about engaging both Jews and Greeks with the Gospel?

4. How does Paul's approach in Acts 18:4 connect with 1 Corinthians 9:20-22?

5. How can we apply Paul's persistence in sharing the Gospel in our lives?

6. What strategies from Acts 18:4 can we use to reach diverse audiences today?

7. What does Acts 18:4 reveal about Paul's approach to evangelism in synagogues?

8. How does Acts 18:4 demonstrate the importance of reasoning in faith discussions?

9. Why did Paul choose to persuade both Jews and Greeks in Acts 18:4?

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

11. What were the key events of Paul's second missionary journey?

12. Why is there no contemporary non-Christian account of Paul’s missionary journeys?

13. Is working on the Sabbath considered wrong?

14. Acts 18:9 – Can Paul’s claimed divine vision be independently verified, or does it rely solely on Luke’s narrative?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul’s approach in the synagogue challenge or inspire your own methods of sharing your faith?

2. In what ways can you engage in reasoning and dialogue about your faith in your current context?

3. How can you be more culturally sensitive and adaptable in your efforts to share the Gospel with others?

4. What regular gatherings or routines in your life could be opportunities for ministry and outreach?

5. How does the inclusivity of the Gospel message impact your view of evangelism and your interactions with people from different backgrounds?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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