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.
Class 8 Questions: Acts 17
READ ACTS 17:1-9
What was the outcome of Paul’s preaching in Thessalonica according to verse 4?
Who did the Jews team up with to form a mob? Who were these men?
Who is Jason? Why was Jason dragged before the city officials?
READ ACTS 17:10-15
What characteristics set the Bereans apart from the Thessalonians?
What are the similarities between what happened in Thessalonica and Berea?
READ ACTS 17:16-34 *
Describe the Athenians.
Summarize Paul’s sermon:
Paul’s message was met by three distinct responses. What were they?
What was the outcome of Paul’s preaching in Thessalonica according to verse 4?
Who did the Jews team up with to form a mob? Who were these men?
Who is Jason? Why was Jason dragged before the city officials?
READ ACTS 17:10-15
What characteristics set the Bereans apart from the Thessalonians?
What are the similarities between what happened in Thessalonica and Berea?
READ ACTS 17:16-34 *
Describe the Athenians.
Summarize Paul’s sermon:
Paul’s message was met by three distinct responses. What were they?
Paul in Athens
Paul’s stop in Athens is unlike any other. There are at least four distinct facts about his visit. First, the city itself was so different. The preceding cities Paul visited were much smaller and less cosmopolitan. Although Athens was about 100 years past her days of glory, she was still a beautiful city. Athens had maintained her reputation as the center of higher learning with one of the most sought after universities in ancient history.
Second, Paul encountered the imposing city all by himself. Presumably he was dropped off at the gates, and Timothy and Silas never had a chance to join him before his departure. He has no emotional or physical support and yet “he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks” daily.
A third consideration making this trip unique was Paul’s speech. He used the perfect illustration of the “unknown god” and drew them to a well-crafted invitation. Unfortunately, the response was less than positive. Even after this powerful message only a few people in Athens became believers. Paul never mentions a church resulting from this work or even making contact with them again. Based on the information in Scripture this effort to prove to be fruitful.
Fourth, is the lack of response to the gospel. Acts 17:34 says that only a few people became believers in Athens. Paul never mentions a church resulting from his work. Based on the information in Scripture the few believers never multiplied into more.
Second, Paul encountered the imposing city all by himself. Presumably he was dropped off at the gates, and Timothy and Silas never had a chance to join him before his departure. He has no emotional or physical support and yet “he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks” daily.
A third consideration making this trip unique was Paul’s speech. He used the perfect illustration of the “unknown god” and drew them to a well-crafted invitation. Unfortunately, the response was less than positive. Even after this powerful message only a few people in Athens became believers. Paul never mentions a church resulting from this work or even making contact with them again. Based on the information in Scripture this effort to prove to be fruitful.
Fourth, is the lack of response to the gospel. Acts 17:34 says that only a few people became believers in Athens. Paul never mentions a church resulting from his work. Based on the information in Scripture the few believers never multiplied into more.
Class 7 Questions: Acts 16
READ ACTS 16:1-5
Describe Timothy. *
ACTS 16:1-2
1 TIMOTHY 4:12
2 TIMOTHY 3:15
In light of the Jerusalem Council why does it seem strange that Paul would circumcise Timothy? Why did he do it?
READ ACTS 16:6-10
What possible reasons might have existed for the Holy Spirit to keep Paul, Silas, and Timothy from preaching the word in the province of Asia or Bithynia?
How did God redirect Paul? To Where?
READ ACTS 16:11-15
Describe the conversion of Lydia.
READ ACTS 16:16-40
What was the real reason Paul and Silas were taken before the authorities? How were they charged?
How were Paul and Silas punished?
A number of amazing twists occurred in the prison in Philippi. In your opinion, what is the most striking part of this account?
Hebrews 10:32-33 describes two different kinds of roles in the face of suffering. What are they?
Describe Timothy. *
ACTS 16:1-2
1 TIMOTHY 4:12
2 TIMOTHY 3:15
In light of the Jerusalem Council why does it seem strange that Paul would circumcise Timothy? Why did he do it?
READ ACTS 16:6-10
What possible reasons might have existed for the Holy Spirit to keep Paul, Silas, and Timothy from preaching the word in the province of Asia or Bithynia?
How did God redirect Paul? To Where?
READ ACTS 16:11-15
Describe the conversion of Lydia.
READ ACTS 16:16-40
What was the real reason Paul and Silas were taken before the authorities? How were they charged?
How were Paul and Silas punished?
A number of amazing twists occurred in the prison in Philippi. In your opinion, what is the most striking part of this account?
Hebrews 10:32-33 describes two different kinds of roles in the face of suffering. What are they?
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