◄ Acts 18:24 ►
Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:24? 2. How can we become "mighty in the Scriptures" like Apollos in Acts 18:24? 3. What role does eloquence play in effectively sharing the Gospel today? 4. How does Apollos' knowledge of the Scriptures inspire our personal Bible study habits? 5. In what ways can we support others in becoming "mighty in the Scriptures"? 6. How does Acts 18:24 encourage us to use our gifts for God's glory? 7. Who was Apollos, and why is he significant in Acts 18:24? 8. How does Acts 18:24 demonstrate the importance of eloquence in spreading the Gospel? 9. What does Acts 18:24 reveal about the role of education in early Christianity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 18? 11. How did Priscilla and Aquila help Apollos understand Christianity? 12. Who is Apollos in historical context? 13. How did Priscilla and Aquila help Apollos understand Christianity? 14. What does the Bible say about women as elders? Discussion Questions 1. How does Apollos' background in Alexandria influence his approach to teaching the Scriptures, and what can we learn from this about using our own backgrounds in ministry? 2. In what ways can we become more "well-versed in the Scriptures" like Apollos, and why is this important for our personal faith and witness? 3. How does the example of Apollos challenge us to balance eloquence and knowledge in our communication of the Gospel? 4. What role does humility play in our spiritual growth, as seen in Apollos' willingness to learn from others despite his knowledge? 5. How can we apply the principle of being "well-versed in the Scriptures" to our daily lives, and what practical steps can we take to deepen our understanding of God's Word? Acts 18 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Acts 18:24 NIV Acts 18:24 NLT Acts 18:24 ESV Acts 18:24 NASB Acts 18:24 KJV Acts 18:24 Commentaries Bible Hub