Acts 18:1–23 – 16th April, 2021

MARK DONALD | 16 APRIL 2021

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. Read Acts 18:1–23
    2. Where does Paul go? How long for?
    3. Who does he meet? How are they described?
    4. What does Paul do? How is it described?
    5. What is said, by whom, and how is it received?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. What does it mean, "the Christ was Jesus" (v.5)?
    2. Why did God show Paul a vision?
      1. What is emphasized?
      2. What reasons does God give?
    3. How do the Jews understand Paul's ministry (v.13)?
    4. How does Gallio understand the disagreement (vv. 14–15)?
    5. What do you think it means for Paul to "strengthen all the disciples" (v.23)?
    6. How does the gospel/the Lord propel Paul to face such challenges in sharing the message the Jesus is the Christ?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. Who are/could you partner with in proclaiming Jesus as the Christ to those who are God's in this city?
    2. How are you fearful of being bold in speaking about the gospel with others? What truths in this passage encourage you to "go on speaking"?
    3. How can we be involved in strengthening other disciples in our church?

Letter to the Saints

Biographical Blessings: Spurgeon’s Prayer
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Biographical Blessings: Brown’s Conversion
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