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? Bible Hub Chapter Summaries and Bible Study Questions |