Acts Chapter 20

For more information on the early church, see recent books on the Book Of Acts.

1. Why do you think Paul sent the disciples on ahead of him?

2. What do you think the author means by the Feast of Unleavened bread?

3. How long did Paul stay in Greece?

4. Can you think of any modern-day evangelists that stay in an area for months or years?

5. Why do you think it was necessary then, to stay so long, and not now?

6. How do you feel a sermon that lasted all night would be tolerated in most churches today?

7. What do you do when the preacher goes "on and on"?

8. Why did Paul avoid Ephesus?

1. If Paul avoided Ephesus to save time, why did he send for the Ephesian Elders once he reached Miletus?

2. Why do you feel it was important for Paul to mention he had served with humility...is it important still?

3. Paul proclaimed "the whole will of God." Name some modern preachers that don't hesitate to proclaim even unpopular messages from God.

4. Paul predicted "savage wolves" who "distort the truth" even among Christian leaders. Do you feel this is happening? Give some examples.

5. What do you feel it means to be sanctified?

6. How many people do you feel would still be ministers if they had to work for their own support as Paul did?

7. Do you know people who really live Jesus' words "It is more blessed to give than to receive."? Give some names.

8. How about you?