Questions on Acts Ch 18 from 6/2

My Sunday school class/Life Group is studying the book of Acts. Every Monday, I’ll post the questions we discussed the day before. I encourage you to jot your thoughts down.

On Wednesdays, I’ll post some of the comments from the class discussion.

If you’d like a PDF file of the questions, email me at crd.author@gmail.com

Chapter 18

Vv 18-28

Why did Paul cut his hair?

Paul seems to be a slow learner. Who does he go to first in Ephesus?

How are the Ephesian Jews different from others in the area?

After a year+ in Corinth, what evidence to we have of Paul’s restless spirit?

Who do we meet in v24? Describe him.

What do Priscilla and Aquilla do to help Apollos? How do they do it?

What does it appear that Apollos is better at than Paul?

 We got this far this week. 

SOE: Bible study, Book of Acts, Paul and Silas

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Chapter 19

Vv 1-22

What do we know about Apollos?

Why did the Ephesians request “second” baptisms”?

What happened after the water baptism?

How long was Paul in the area around Ephesus? What did that accomplish?

What specific evidence can you list for God’s power at work in Paul’s ministry in Ephesus?

How do we know that demons (evil spirits) can spot false Christianity?

The episode with the sons of Sceva lead to what significant event?

Where does Paul decide to go at the end of this section?

Vv 23-41

Who is Demetrius? Why is he upset with Paul? What does he do about this?

What was the big deal about Artemis (Diana) in Ephesus?

Verse 32 us a scary one. Why?

How do we know that most Ephesians considered Paul a Jew and not a Christian?

Describe the city clerk’s intervention in the riot.