Ephesus - Part 2 (Discussion Questions)
Categories: Early Christian Church, Holy Land Tours (Games/Stories), Paul
Read Acts 19:8-12; 13-20; 23-41;Revelation 2:1-7
- What was Paul's mission in Ephesus?
- What kinds of resistance did he receive?
- How long did Paul stay in Ephesus?
- Who was Tyrannnus?
- Why did people try to acquire one of Paul's handkerchiefs or aprons?
- How many sons did Sceva have?
- Describe the activity of the sons of Sceva.
- What is exorcism?
- What did the evil spirit say to the sons?
- After this incident, what did those that practiced magic do?
- The Bible says the people were "awestruck." How might you have reacted if you saw the evil spirit jump on the sons?
- What do you learn from this story?
- What caused the riots in Ephesus?
- Who was Diana?
- Why did some of the people prefer Diana to Jesus Christ?
- Who was Demetrius? Why did he call the silversmiths together?
- Which commandment(s) is/are broken by the silversmiths' work?
- What did the people do to two of Paul's companions?
- How was the situation resolved?
- What kind of courage does it take to be a peacemaker?
- What is the famous shrine in Ephesus?
- What is the meaning of "they left their 'first love'"?
- Why is love so important in a Christian's life?
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