◄ Acts 18:5 ►
And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 18:5? 2. How does Acts 18:5 demonstrate the importance of being "devoted to the word"? 3. What can we learn from Paul's example of testifying "to the Jews" about Christ? 4. How does Acts 18:5 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? 5. In what ways can we prioritize sharing the gospel in our daily lives? 6. How can we support others who are "devoted to the word" like Paul? 7. What does Acts 18:5 reveal about Paul's commitment to preaching the gospel? 8. How does Acts 18:5 illustrate the role of the Holy Spirit in Paul's ministry? 9. Why is the arrival of Silas and Timothy significant in Acts 18:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 18? 11. What are the key events in Silas's biblical life? 12. How did Judas die? (Matthew 27:5 vs. Acts 1:18) 13. Matthew 27:5 describes Judas hanging himself, yet Acts 1:18 gives a different account; how can these two explanations be reconciled? 14. What are the advertising and sponsorship opportunities? Discussion Questions 1. How does the partnership between Paul, Silas, and Timothy illustrate the importance of teamwork in your own ministry or church involvement? 2. In what ways can you be "consumed with preaching the word" in your daily life, and what challenges might you face in doing so? 3. How can the example of Paul’s perseverance in Corinth encourage you to remain faithful in your witness, even when facing opposition? 4. Reflect on a time when you received encouragement from fellow believers. How did it impact your faith and ministry efforts? 5. Consider the strategic locations in your life (work, school, community). How can you use these places to effectively share the gospel, following Paul’s example in Corinth? 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 18:5 NIV Acts 18:5 NLT Acts 18:5 ESV Acts 18:5 NASB Acts 18:5 KJV Acts 18:5 Commentaries Bible Hub