Paul’s Ministry at Ephesus
(Daily Discussion at the Lecture Hall of Tyrannus)
Acts 19:1-41
Key Verse 19:9b “He took the disciples with him and had discussions daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus.”
1. What was strange about the twelve disciples Paul met in Ephesus? (1-3) How did he help them? (4-7)
2. Where did Paul begin his ministry? (8) Why did he move? (9) How did this move strengthen and enhance the gospel work? (10)
3. How did God work through Paul, confirming the gospel preaching? (11-12) How did some Jews try to use God’s power for their own benefit and fail? (13-16) How did God turn Satan’s attack into victory? (17-20)
4. After these things happened, what was Paul’s new direction? (21) Why might he have made such a decision? (cf. Romans 15:23-25)
5. How and why did Demetrius stir up trouble? (23-31) How did God use the city clerk to quiet down the crowd and protect his servants? (32-41)