Acts 18:6
But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, "Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:6?

2. How does Acts 18:6 demonstrate the importance of focusing on receptive audiences?

3. What does "shook out his clothes" symbolize in Acts 18:6?

4. How can Acts 18:6 guide us in handling rejection of the Gospel today?

5. How does Acts 18:6 connect with Jesus' instructions in Matthew 10:14?

6. How can we apply Paul's response in Acts 18:6 to modern evangelism efforts?

7. What does Acts 18:6 reveal about Paul's approach to rejection and opposition in ministry?

8. How does Acts 18:6 illustrate the concept of personal responsibility in sharing the Gospel?

9. Why did Paul decide to focus on the Gentiles after Acts 18:6?

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

11. Acts 18:9 – Can Paul’s claimed divine vision be independently verified, or does it rely solely on Luke’s narrative?

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

13. Acts 15:7-9 - If God supposedly made no distinction between Jews and Gentiles, why do some Old Testament laws still appear necessary in the letter?

14. Acts 15:22-29 - If this decree was universally binding, why do Paul's later writings seem to allow more freedoms than this letter implies?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul’s response to opposition in Acts 18:6 inspire you to handle rejection in your own life?

2. In what ways can you ensure that you are not responsible for others' spiritual decisions, as Paul declared himself innocent?

3. How can you identify when it is time to shift your focus in ministry or personal evangelism, as Paul did?

4. What symbolic actions can you incorporate into your life to reinforce your spiritual commitments?

5. How does Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles challenge you to reach out to those who are different from you or outside your usual circle?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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