Through Macedonia and Greece - Acts 20:1-6
Understand It
- Why did Paul travel so much? (20:1-6)
- What did Paul do after the uproar in Ephesus was over? (20:1)
- Where did Paul go after he left Ephesus? (20:1)
- What did Paul do while he was in Macedonia? (20:2)
- Where did Paul stay for three months? (20:2-3)
- How was Paul’s plan to sail for Syria frustrated? (20:3)
- Where did Paul go in order to avoid his enemies? (20:3)
- Who was appointed to go with Paul? (20:4)
- Who were Paul’s traveling companions on his journey? (20:4-5)
- What was Paul’s group’s rendezvous point? (20:5)
- At what point did the author of Acts rejoin Paul and his party? (20:5-6)
- Where did Paul’s group celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread? (20:6)
- How long did it take to make the trip from Philippi to Troas? (20:6)
Apply It
- What amount of money can you give on a regular basis to help the poor?
- What can you do this week to encourage someone else?
- Where and when could you write down your thoughts as you reflect on God’s Word each day this week?
Eutychus Raised From the Dead at Troas - Acts 20:7-12
Understand It
- When did the Christians meet to break bread? (20:7)
- At what time of day did the church probably meet? (20:7-8)
- Who was sitting in a window? (20:9)
- What made it hard for Eutychus to stay awake? (20:8-9)
- What happened when Eutychus fell sound asleep? (20:9)
- What was the boy’s condition when he was picked up? (20:9)
- What did Paul say to the group when he embraced Eutychus? (20:10)
- How did Paul care for the young man? (20:10)
- After the interruption to the meeting, what did Paul do? (20:11)
- After the meal, what did Paul do? (20:11)
- Why were the people comforted when they took young Eutychus home? (20:12)
Apply It
- What are some steps you can take to be alert and thoughtful in church each Sunday?
- How can you keep from being inattentive or careless during prayer and quiet times?
Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders - Acts 20:13-38
Understand It
- What did Paul do when the rest of his party sailed for Assos? (20:13)
- After meeting at Assos, where did the journey take Paul and his companions? (20:14-15)
- Why did the group bypass Ephesus? (20:16)
- At Miletus, for whom did Paul send? (20:17)
- What was the gist of Paul’s talk to the Ephesian elders? (20:18-35)
- What did Paul say in review of his ministry in Ephesus? (20:18-21)
- How did the apostle describe the present situation? (20:22-27)
- Why did Paul expect trouble in Jerusalem? (20:22-23)
- How did Paul describe his life and mission? (20:24)
- What made Paul "innocent of the blood of all men"? (20:26-27)
- What were the future responsibilities of the Ephesian elders? (20:28-35)
- How did the elders display their deep love for Paul? (20:36-38)
- How did Paul and the elders say their good-byes? (20:36-38)
- What saddened the group most? (20:38)
Apply It
- How can you give to others this week?
- How can you draw guidance and comfort from the Holy Spirit today?
- Who is one other believer for whom you can be a "shepherd" or guide this week? How?
