Acts 19:22
He sent two of his helpers, Timothy and Erastus, to Macedonia, while he stayed for a time in the province of Asia.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 19:22?

2. How does Acts 19:22 demonstrate the importance of delegation in ministry work?

3. Why did Paul send Timothy and Erastus ahead to Macedonia in Acts 19:22?

4. How can we apply Paul's strategic planning in Acts 19:22 to our lives?

5. What other scriptures emphasize the role of trusted companions in ministry efforts?

6. How does Acts 19:22 encourage us to prepare for future ministry challenges?

7. Why did Paul send Timothy and Erastus to Macedonia in Acts 19:22?

8. What role did Timothy and Erastus play in Paul's mission?

9. How does Acts 19:22 reflect the early church's organizational structure?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 19?

11. Who was Erastus in the Bible?

12. What were Apostle Paul's missionary journeys?

13. 1 Corinthians 16:5-6 - Why do Paul's stated travel plans seem to conflict with the timelines and routes suggested by Acts?

14. What is the timeline of Paul's life events?
Discussion Questions
1. What can we learn from Paul’s decision to send Timothy and Erastus to Macedonia about the importance of teamwork in ministry?

2. How does the relationship between Paul, Timothy, and Erastus illustrate the value of mentorship and discipleship in the church?

3. In what ways can we apply the principle of strategic planning in our personal ministry or church activities today?

4. How does Erastus’s role as a city treasurer challenge our understanding of how God can use our secular positions for His kingdom?

5. Reflecting on the broader context of Acts 19, how does Paul’s ministry in Asia and Macedonia inspire us to be adaptable and responsive to God’s leading in our own lives?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?

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