Class 9: Tents, Magic, and Riots
READ ACTS 18:1-18
How did the Corinthian Jews respond to Paul’s message?
Paul described how he approached Corinth in 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Record those things that were absent and those things that were present in Paul when he came to them.
Absent:
Present:
READ ACTS 18:19-23
How did the Jews at Ephesus respond to Paul’s message?
When Paul departs, Priscilla and Aquila remained. What does 1 Corinthians 16:19 tell us they did in Ephesus?
READ ACTS 18:24-28
Describe Apollos. *
In what way did Priscilla and Aquila open their home once again for the sake of the gospel?
READ ACTS 19:1-23
What does the word extraordinary (NIV) say in regard to the miracles at Ephesus (vv. 11-12)?
Why do you think the seven sons of Sceva were unsuccessful?
In what ways did the Jews and Gentiles’ awe turn into action (vv. 18-19)?
What was the result of the city praising the name of Christ and cleansing their homes of evil materials?
How does Scripture demonstrate the fruit of repentance in verses 17-19?
READ ACTS 19:23-41
Why did the disciples not want Paul to appear before the crowd?
Based on verses 30-31, cite every assumption or conclusion you can draw about Paul.
What does verse 32 tell us about most of the people?
Three Observations about Apollos
I believe Apollos is worthy of our attention for three reasons:
1. His way with Scripture.
NIV says Apollos “was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures” (Acts 18:24). The KJV says he was “mighty in the Scriptures.” The original word for might is dunatos which means powerful. When Apollos spoke, he was dynamite with the Sctipures.
2. His passion for God.
Verse 25 tells us he spoke with great fervor. Anyone can be loud and boisterous, just ask our middle child, Eli. But a passion for God is not found in how loud you can get. Some of the most passionate people I know are soft-spoken but deeply moved by God and His word. Apollos was so passionate that in the Greek he is described as a “boiling pot of water”. Apollos couldn’t help but speak. God had so much cooking in him he was boiling over.
3. His teachable spirit.
Most of us don’t like being told we don’t know something. When corrected, we can be shocked and insulted like we’ve just heard a horrific news flash. Not Apollos. Priscilla and Aquila brought him into their home and told him the rest of the story. You know what Apollos did? He listened and learned.
1. His way with Scripture.
NIV says Apollos “was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures” (Acts 18:24). The KJV says he was “mighty in the Scriptures.” The original word for might is dunatos which means powerful. When Apollos spoke, he was dynamite with the Sctipures.
2. His passion for God.
Verse 25 tells us he spoke with great fervor. Anyone can be loud and boisterous, just ask our middle child, Eli. But a passion for God is not found in how loud you can get. Some of the most passionate people I know are soft-spoken but deeply moved by God and His word. Apollos was so passionate that in the Greek he is described as a “boiling pot of water”. Apollos couldn’t help but speak. God had so much cooking in him he was boiling over.
3. His teachable spirit.
Most of us don’t like being told we don’t know something. When corrected, we can be shocked and insulted like we’ve just heard a horrific news flash. Not Apollos. Priscilla and Aquila brought him into their home and told him the rest of the story. You know what Apollos did? He listened and learned.
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