Bible Stories for Adults

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey - Part 2

Acts 19-20

Next Week - Paul's Imprisonment and Appeal to Rome (Acts 21-26)
Bible Words to Remember:
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus Himself said: "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35

How did Paul begin his third journey?
Acts 18:23
What new missionary started working during this time that Paul was in Antioch and Galatia?
Acts 18:24-25
Ephesus - Capital of Asia, Large and wealthy - Called the Treasure House of Asia
Seat of Pan-Ionian Games, Asylum for criminals, Center of magic & superstition

How did Apollos learn the message of salvation to complete the stories he knew about Jesus?
Acts 18:26
With Aquila & Priscilla in Ephesus, where could Apollos be more effective?
Acts 18:27-28

Where did Paul go on his third journey after Galatia and who did he meet as he arrived?
Acts 19:1-3
Why was John's baptism incomplete?
Acts 19:4
What did these incomplete Christians do after hearing Paul's message of Jesus' gospel?
Acts 19:5-7
Luke records the Spirit to 4 groups: Jews-2, Samaritans-8, Gentiles-10, incomplete Christians-19

With a church developed by Aquila & Priscilla, did Paul spend his time teaching that church?
Acts 19:8
How was he received by the Jews?
Acts 19:9-10
How effective was Paul during this time?
Acts 19:11-12

How were Paul's extraordinary powers received in this center of magic?
Acts 19:13
How did God make it clear that the name of Jesus wasn't just a new magic spell?
Acts 19:14-16
How did people respond when they heard that Jesus' name was too powerful for casual use?
Acts 19:17-20
Ephesian Letters - Tiny scrolls with magical spells worn on necklace to bring success in life

After 3 months in the Ephesus synagogue and 2 years in the lecture hall, what did Paul decide?
Acts 19:21-22
Besides checking up on things, what did Paul intend to do by passing through Greece?
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 (also Romans 15:26)
Why did Paul send Timothy and Erastus ahead?
1 Corinthians 16:5-9, 17
After staying in the Ephesus area a little longer, how long did Paul spend in Ephesus total?
Acts 20:31

What incident led to Paul leaving Ephesus?
Acts 19:23-27
Artemis (Diana in Latin) - Multibreasted fertility goddess, statue fell from sky (likely a meteorite)
Temple of Artemis - One of the Seven Wonders of the World, 425' L x 220' W x 60' T
127 marble pillars, each given by a king; Altar by greatest Greek sculptor, Praxiteles

What did the rest of the crafts union think about this threat?
Acts 19:28-29
Did Paul find a place to hide so he wouldn't be lynched by this wild mob?
Acts 19:30-31
How organized was the crowd?
Acts 19:32-34

Who finally stood up and stopped the mayhem?
Acts 19:35-37
What did the city clerk think should be done about the threat to the souvenir business?
Acts 19:38-39
Did the city clerk's efforts have any effect on the mob?
Acts 19:40-41
Did Paul immediately leave town because of the opposition?
Acts 20:1

Where did Paul go after leaving Ephesus on his way to Macedonia?
2 Corinthians 2:12-13
Did Paul find open doors and/or Titus in Macedonia?
2 Corinthians 7:5-7
Why had Paul sent Titus to Corinth?
2 Corinthians 7:8-10
If Paul is on his way to Corinth, why does he send this second letter?
2 Corinthians 8:16-17; 9:2-5

What does Luke tell us about Paul's time in Macedonia and Achaia (Corinth)?
Acts 20:2-3a
What were Paul's plans after taking offerings to Jerusalem church?
Romans 15:23-28
How were Paul's plans to go to Jerusalem in time for the Passover changed?
Acts 20:3b
Did the churches send anyone with Paul to deliver their offerings?
Acts 20:4
Who joined Paul to represent the church in Philippi?
Acts 20:5-6
If God had not led Paul back through Macedonia, we wouldn’t have books of Luke & Acts

Did early Christians meet on the Sabbath (Saturday) like the Jews?
Acts 20:7
What happened when Paul's long sermon hit the midnight mark?
Acts 20:8-9
What did Paul do after Dr. Luke had pronounced Eutychus dead?
Acts 20:10
Did Paul take the hint that his sermon was too long?
Acts 20:11-12

After preaching all night, did Paul spend the next day sleeping on the ship to Jerusalem?
Acts 20:13
Now that Luke is with Paul, do we get more details about his travels?
Acts 20:14-15
After 3 years in Ephesus, how could Paul just pass by without visiting his friends & coworkers?
Acts 20:16
Did Paul even think about his friends and coworkers in Ephesus as he sailed by?
Acts 20:17

What motive did Paul claim for his earlier work in Ephesus and what manner proved it?
Acts 20:18-19
What message had Paul taught as he served the Lord in Ephesus?
Acts 20:20-21

What plans did Paul tell the Ephesians he presently had?
Acts 20:22-23
Why would Paul go to Jerusalem if prison and hardship was facing him?
Acts 20:24

Why was Paul telling the Ephesians all of this?
Acts 20:25-27
What guidance did Paul want to leave with them?
Acts 20:28-31
How would they be able to protect the flock from savage wolves?
Acts 20:32
What example should they follow as they work to lead the flock at Ephesus?
Acts 20:33-35

How did the Ephesians respond to what Paul had said?
Acts 20:36-38
Where did Paul and his companions go then?
Acts 21:1-3
What did Paul and his group do during the week that the ship was unloading cargo in Tyre?
Acts 21:4
Since they had only known these Christians one week, was the good-bye any easier?
Acts 21:5-6

Where did they go next?
Acts 21:7-9
Did the Christians in Caesarea try to stop Paul from going on to Jerusalem?
Acts 21:10-12
Did this change Paul's mind?
Acts 21:13-16