Bible Study Snacks, Acts 18:1-17

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks! As always, I thank you so much for joining me as we walk together through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!

This week, I would like to continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Eighteen, Verses 1-17.

I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!

As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen

If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...

OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...

1) Examine the final travels of Paul's 2nd Journey, from Corinth back to Antioch of Syria.

For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 18:1-17...  

Paul leaves Athens and goes to Corinth.  He finds Aquila and Priscilla. He stays with them, as they are of the same trade, tentmakers. Aquila and Priscilla had left Rome because of the command by Claudius. During this time, Paul teaches in the synagogue and "persuaded both Jews and Greeks." Silas and Timothy join Paul at Corinth, coming from Macedonia. Paul teaches the Jews that "Jesus is the Christ." They oppose him. Paul tells them, "Your blood be on your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles."

Paul then goes to Justus' house, which is next to the synagogue. Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, and his household believe. Many Corinthians believe and are baptized. The Lord speaks to Paul in a vision, encouraging him to be bold and to continue to speak; for the Lord would be with him. Paul continues teaching there another year and a half. The Jews then take Paul before the proconsul of Achaia, Gallio, charging that he" persuades men to worship God contrary to the law." Gallio refuses to be a "judge of such matters" and drives them away from the judgment seat. [I and II Thessalonians may have been written.] Paul remains in Corinth a while longer before setting sail for Syria. (1-17)

REVIEW QUESTIONS:  

1) Why were Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth rather than Rome? (Acts 18:2)
2) What was the common occupation of Paul and Aquila and Priscilla? (Acts 18:3)
3) What did Paul do every Sabbath? (Acts 18:4)
4) When Silas and Timothy joined Paul, what was he compelled to testify by the Spirit and to whom? (Acts 18:5)
5) What was the reaction of the Jews? (Acts 18:6)
6) How did Paul respond and to whom was he going next? (Acts 18:6)
7) Whose house did Paul enter and where was it located? (Acts 18:7)
8) What resulted with the people of Corinth? (Acts 18:8)
9) After the vision from the Lord, how long did Paul remain there? (Acts 18:11)
10) What was Gallio not willing to be a judge over? (Acts 18:15)

After completing this week's study, I encourage you to go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!

As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!  

Sheri