Bible Study Snacks, Acts 20:1-12

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks! I hope everyone had a nice week! 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 Twenty, Verses 1-12.

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) Review Paul's travels in Macedonia and Greece, during the 3rd journey.

2) Note Paul's preaching until midnight and then talking until daybreak, after Eutychus falls out of the third floor window

For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 20:1-12...  

After the uproar in Ephesus had ceased, Paul gathers the disciples and exhorts them; he then departs for Macedonia.  [During this period, 2 Corinthians may have been written.] Paul provides much exhortation throughout the region. He then arrives in Greece and remains some three months. [Romans may have been written at this time.] As Paul plans to sail to Syria, the Jews plot against him. He decides to return through Macedonia. The seven brethren traveling with Paul travel on to Troas, while Paul goes to Philippi.  Luke joins Paul, and they meet the seven brethren in Troas.  (1-6)

The traveling group remains in Troas for seven days. Paul preaches on Sunday until midnight, for they had gathered to "break bread." Paul plans to depart on the next day. A young man, Eutychus, is sitting in the window. He is overcome with sleep, and falls from the third floor window. He is taken up dead. Paul went down and "fell on him." Eutychus was made alive. Paul breaks bread with them, and continues talking with them until daybreak. They are greatly comforted that Eutychus is alive. (7-12)

REVIEW QUESTIONS:

1) When the uproar had ceased in Ephesus, who did Paul call for? (Acts 20:1)
2) Paul departed Ephesus and went where?  And, where next? (Acts 20:1-2)
3) As Paul planned to sail to Syria, what did the Jews do? How did he change his plans? (Acts 20:3)
4) How many companions were traveling with Paul? Where did they go ahead before Paul? (Acts 20:4-5)
5) What can be noted by the use of the pronouns, "we" and "us" in this passage? (Acts 20:5-6)
6) Upon which day of the week and for what purpose had they gathered together? (Acts 20:7)
7) How long did Paul prolong his message? (Acts 20:7)
8) Where was Eutychus and what happened to him? (Acts 20:9-12)

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