Acts 20:17-38 | Bible Study Questions

Whom did Paul call to meet at Miletus? (V:17)
What did Paul want the Ephesian elders to know? (V:18)
How did Paul live & serve while he was in Ephesus? (V:19-21, V:27, V:31, V:33-35)
What did Paul expect to encounter in each city that he would go to? (V:23)
What did Paul value more than his own life? (V:24)
What was Paul’s specific instruction to the Ephesian Elders? (V:28)
What danger did Paul warn the Ephesian elders about? (V:29-30)
To whose care did Paul commend the Ephesian elders, knowing he would not see them again & why? (V:32)

From this passage, what was Paul's purpose in reminding the Ephesian elders of his time ministering to them?
What are the essential elements of a biblically faithful gospel presentation? (V:21,24)
In what ways does this passage underscore the seriousness of the charge given to elders concerning their oversight of the church? (V:26-31, Ref: Ezek. 33:7-9)
From this passage, list & discuss at least five essential priorities in the life of a church elder. (V:28-35)
What evidence is there in the text to suggest the nature of Paul's relationship with the people of Ephesus ? (V:36-38)

How does Paul's example challenge and inspire our own attitudes towards serving others?
How does Paul's example challenge us personally in our attitude toward potential suffering for the gospel?
How can we apply the teachings of this passage to ensure that our Gospel presentations are faithful and complete?
How does this passage deepen your understanding of biblical eldership?
In the light of this passage pray:
1. Pray for the elders in your church and thank God for their faithfulness.
2. Pray for courage to share the Gospel despite opposition.
3. Pray for genuine love and care among believers.

Whom did Paul call to meet at Miletus? (V:17)
What did Paul want the Ephesian elders to know? (V:18)
How did Paul live & serve while he was in Ephesus? (V:19-21, V:27, V:31, V:33-35)
What did Paul expect to encounter in each city that he would go to? (V:23)
What did Paul value more than his own life? (V:24)
What was Paul’s specific instruction to the Ephesian Elders? (V:28)
What danger did Paul warn the Ephesian elders about? (V:29-30)
To whose care did Paul commend the Ephesian elders, knowing he would not see them again & why? (V:32)

From this passage, what was Paul's purpose in reminding the Ephesian elders of his time ministering to them?
What are the essential elements of a biblically faithful gospel presentation? (V:21,24)
In what ways does this passage underscore the seriousness of the charge given to elders concerning their oversight of the church? (V:26-31, Ref: Ezek. 33:7-9)
From this passage, list & discuss at least five essential priorities in the life of a church elder. (V:28-35)
What evidence is there in the text to suggest the nature of Paul's relationship with the people of Ephesus ? (V:36-38)

How does Paul's example challenge and inspire our own attitudes towards serving others?
How does Paul's example challenge us personally in our attitude toward potential suffering for the gospel?
How can we apply the teachings of this passage to ensure that our Gospel presentations are faithful and complete?
How does this passage deepen your understanding of biblical eldership?
In the light of this passage pray:
1. Pray for the elders in your church and thank God for their faithfulness.
2. Pray for courage to share the Gospel despite opposition.
3. Pray for genuine love and care among believers.