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| Discuss the possible significance of the holy spirit for-bidding Paul to go into Asia with the gospel. Where did he go instead? Possible outcomes? |
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| God called Paul and Silas to Macedonia through a vision. Through going there and not Asia, Paul spreads the word in Troas. Troas becomes a pivotal part of the missionary journey because it promotes westward expansion of the gospel; which led to the gospel in Europe and eventually the Americas. |
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| What significance are verses 6, 7 and 10 in chapter 16? |
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| Verses 6, 7 and 10 are the first Trinitarian references. Verse 6 – the Holy Spirit; verse 7 – the spirit of Jesus; verse 10 – God; the Godhead is like 3 parts of an egg; like water, ice and steam; not 1+1+1=3 but 1x1x1=1 |
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| Discuss 16:13, 14 and the Sabbath. |
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| Sabbath gathering for prayer at the river; because it takes 10 men to make a synagogue and there weren’t enough men, the women met outside at the river. The Sabbath is Saturday, the Jewish Lord’s day. On this day, the Jews were not supposed to do anything but worship God. |
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| Give the full discussion from chapter 20 and 21 concerning the material about Paul being compelled by the spirit and also being warned by him, which seemingly are contradictory. Essay Question. |
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| Paul was being compelled by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. At the same time, Christians were warning him not to go to Jerusalem because people would persecute him. It seems contradictory, but should be looked at as a test of Paul’s strength. Paul is being prepared to handle the persecution of the people in Jerusalem. He has to be strong enough because if he goes to Jerusalem unprepared, he might back down which would be disastrous. |
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| a region of the asia minor |
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| timothy lived there; paul encounters him there |
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| paul spent 2 years in ephesus, which is a major city in Asia |
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| Paul had a vision of a Macedonian man begging him to come help him; left at once and went to Philippi |
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| only city described as roman colony; famous medical school here; leading city of the district of Macedonia; where they found/converted Lydia; also where they met slave girl, drove out demons and were imprisoned, earthquake |
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| Illicit Religion, religion that was forbidden by Roman Law |
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| Largest and most prosperous city in Macedonia (200,000 ppl) Paul went to synagogue to preach; Jews became jealous and rounded up bad characters from marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot; rushed to Jason’s house looking for Paul and Silas, dragged Jason out before the city officials and accused them of defying Caesar’s decrees, had to post bond, let go |
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| people of noble character, received message with great eagerness and examined the scriptures to see if what Paul said was true; Silas and timothy stayed here while Paul went to Athens |
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| city named after the goddess Athena; political democracy; culturally supreme; where Paul encounters philosophers; Paul addresses the council of Ares |
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| (342 – 270 BC) Pleasure is the chief goal of all life. The best pleasure is a tranquil life free from pain, disturbing passions, superstition, and anxiety over death. Gods exist, but they have no interest over humanity or its affairs. Deism: God is not involved. |
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| (Cypriote Zeno) (340 – 256 BC) Named for the colonnade or portico (porch) where he taught (stoa = Porch). Live harmoniously with nature; man is rational and the individual is self-sufficient; he must master his world and his emotions; repressed emotions, pleasure, and pain. Pantheistic: God is everywhere. |
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| The Jews from Thessalonica riot to Jason’s house; was probably a convert; dragged before city officials; made to post bond and then released |
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| Senate or City Council for Athens; Met at Ares Hill; Paul Addresses the Council of Ares here, proclaiming the unknown God |
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| (of Crete) Is referred to by Paul when he is addressing the Council of Ares or Areopagus; referred to as their “poet”; His work corroborates with Paul |
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| Paul may also be referring to this Poet from Cilicia when he is addressing the Council in Athens |
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| A member of the Areopagus who became a believer after he heard Paul’s address in Athens |
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| A woman from Athens who also became a believer after hearing Paul’s message |
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| Proconsul of Achaia; Jews brought Paul into court before this man; accused him of persuading people to worship God in ways contrary to the law; Gallio had them ejected from the court because the accusations involved questions of their own law; told to settle the matter themselves |
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| have a reputation of being immoral |
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| Temple of this goddess in Corinth; 1000 prostitutes which partook in “worship services”; Greek goddess of love and sexuality |
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| A Jewish Chief Priest, his 7 sons tried to drive out spirits in the name of Jesus |
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| Tent Makers; accompany Paul to Syria where they meet Apollos at Ephesus and helped him to further his knowledge of Jesus |
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| accompanied paul on 2nd missionary trip |
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| When the Jews opposed Paul and became abusive in Corinth, Paul left the Synagogue and went next door to the house of this man, who was a worshiper of God; also helped found the Corinthian Church |
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| The synagogue ruler in Corinth; his entire household believed in the Lord; many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized; also helped to found Corinthian Church |
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| A synagogue ruler in Corinth who was beat in front of Gallio and the Court after the Jews were ejected because of their complaints about Paul |
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| Native of Alexandria, Egypt; Learned Man; thorough knowledge of O.T.; instructed in the Way of Jesus; spoke with great fervor; taught about Jesus accurately; **Knew only the Baptism of John**; Spoke boldly in the Synagogue; was taught more adequately by Priscilla and Aquila |
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| Political and Economic capital of the Asia Minor; where the temple of Diana was; Ancient myth; Paul spent 2 years here; found the disciples without the Holy Spirit here |
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| Paul took the disciples with him here and had discussions daily; this is a lecture hall in Ephesus; Paul lectured here for 2 years; May have been named after a local Philosopher named Tyranus |
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| Silversmith who made shrines to Artemis in Ephesus; started a riot against Paul |
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| also named Diana, cybele; temple of diana - priests "worshipped" with men |
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| The road between the Theater and the Harbor; the main street in Ephesus |
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| Jewish; was pushed to the front of the assembly in Ephesus during the riot; ignored him because he was a Jew |
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| This is how long that Paul spent in Troas for the Lord’s Day?; Celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread |
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| Little boy who was sitting in window while Paul was preaching in Ephesus; fell asleep and fell 3 stories to his death; Paul threw himself on him and wrapped his arms around him bringing the boy back to life |
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| Greek for “Legal Religion” or a religion that was allowed by Rome |
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