So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 19:20? 2. How can we ensure God's word "continued to spread and prevail" in our lives? 3. What actions can we take to help God's word "prevail mightily" today? 4. How does Acts 19:20 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. In what ways can we measure the impact of God's word in our community? 6. How can we apply the power of God's word to overcome spiritual challenges? 7. How does Acts 19:20 demonstrate the power of God's word in early Christian communities? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Acts 19:20? 9. How does Acts 19:20 reflect the spread of Christianity in Ephesus? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 19? 11. What is Ephesus's biblical significance? 12. Why didn't Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit immediately? 13. Could the riot and shift in worship in Acts 19:23–41 realistically occur, or does it conflict with historical and archaeological evidence about Ephesus? 14. (Exodus 34:1) Why does this second set of commandments differ from those in Exodus 20, and which version should be considered authoritative? Discussion Questions 1. How does the description of the Word of the Lord spreading and prevailing in Acts 19:20 encourage you in your personal evangelism efforts?2. In what ways can you, like Paul, engage with and transform your cultural context with the Gospel? 3. Reflect on a time when you faced opposition in sharing your faith. How does Acts 19:20 inspire you to persevere? 4. How can your local church community work together to ensure the Word of the Lord continues to spread and prevail in your area? 5. Consider the role of miracles and signs in the spread of the Gospel in Acts 19. How do you see God working powerfully in your life and community today?1. What does the baptism of the disciples in Ephesus teach us about the significance of the Holy Spirit in our faith journey? 2. How does Paul's shift from the synagogue to the lecture hall of Tyrannus demonstrate adaptability in ministry? 3. In what ways does the account of the seven sons of Sceva warn against the misuse of Jesus' name? 4. How did Paul's miracles validate his message in Ephesus? 5. How does the reaction to the Gospel in Ephesus mirror responses we might see in our own communities today? 6. What lessons can we draw from Demetrius's response to the spread of Christianity? 7. How does the town clerk's intervention provide insight into handling conflicts and misunderstandings? 8. What does the riot in Ephesus teach us about the potential societal impacts of the Gospel message? 9. How can we prepare for and respond to opposition and conflict in our faith journeys? 10. How does this chapter highlight the importance of discernment in matters of faith and spiritual power? 11. What lessons can we learn about evangelism from Paul's time teaching in the lecture hall of Tyrannus? 12. How does this chapter reflect the tension between spiritual transformation and economic interests? 13. How can we distinguish between genuine spiritual authority and counterfeit claims, as illustrated in the case of the sons of Sceva? 14. How does Acts 19 inform our understanding of the relationship between faith and public order? 15. How does this chapter challenge us to consider the intersection of faith and cultural traditions? 16. How can we maintain the integrity of our faith when faced with personal and societal pressures? 17. How does Paul's journey inspire us to persist in our mission despite adversity? 18. How does the account of the Ephesian disciples deepen our understanding of the need for continual learning in our faith journey? 19. How can we respond when our faith practices are misunderstood or misrepresented, as was Paul's teaching in Ephesus? 20. What does the silversmiths' reaction to the Gospel teach us about the potential resistance to faith transformation in a society? Links Acts 19:20 NIVActs 19:20 NLT Acts 19:20 ESV Acts 19:20 NASB Acts 19:20 KJV Acts 19:20 Commentaries Bible Hub |



