In Thessalonica - Acts 17:1-9
Understand It
- What did Paul and his companions do in Thessalonica? (17:1-3)
- How did the Jews act against Paul and Silas? Why? (17:5)
- How did the plan of the Jews misfire? (17:6)
Apply It
- In what setting can you be a verbal witness for Christ this week? How?
In Berea - Acts 17:10-15
Understand It
- On arriving in Berea, where did Paul and Silas go? (17:10)
- How did the Bereans interact with Paul’s message? (17:11)
- How did the people respond to the gospel? (17:12)
Apply It
- How can you make time to study the Bible every day this week?
In Athens - Acts 17:16-34
Understand It
- How did Paul use his knowledge of the Athenians’ "unknown god" to present the true God? (17:23)
- How did Paul describe God to his hearers? (17:24-25)
- How did the Greeks respond to Paul? (17:32-34)
Apply It
- What is one thing you can do to make the message of Christ understandable to your non-Christian friends and coworkers?
In Corinth - Acts 18:1-17
Understand It
- What did Paul spend his time doing when Silas and Timothy arrived? (18:5)
- When the Jews opposed Paul, how did he react? (18:6)
- What prompted Paul’s vision of the Lord? (18:9-11)
Apply It
- What missionary family can you encourage this week? How?
Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos - Acts 18:18-28
Understand It
- Who was Apollos? (18:24)
- How did Apollos put his gifts and knowledge to good use? (18:24-26)
- How did Apollos serve God in Achaia? (18:27-28)
Apply It
- How can you encourage another Christian through a letter or card?
Paul in Ephesus - Acts 19:1-22
Understand It
- What extraordinary events happened during this time? (19:11-16)
- Why did people both fear and praise Jesus? (19:17)
- What practices did the Ephesians give up? (19:18-19)
Apply It
- What is one practical way you can oppose Satan’s efforts among the people you know?
The Riot in Ephesus - Acts 19:23-41
Understand It
- Who was the ringleader against Paul and the Christians? (19:24)
- On what basis did Artemis make a case against those of the Way? (19:25-27)
- Why did the silversmith’s talk create such an uproar? (19:27-29)
Apply It
- What is one way you can trust God with your money this week?
