Dig Site 15 - Red Level Questions Flashcards
Where was Paul when he sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church?
In Miletus.
(20:17)
“From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.”
In Ephesus, who was Paul severely tested by?
His Jewish opponents
(20:19)
“I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents.”
How did Paul teach in Ephesus?
Publicly and from house to house
(20:20)
“You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house.”
To whom did Paul declare that they must turn to God in repentance?
Jews and Greeks
(20:21)
“I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.”
Who led Paul to go to Jerusalem?
The Spirit
(20:22)
“And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there.”
What did the Holy Spirit warn Paul of in every city?
That prison and hardships was facing him
(20:23)
“I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.”
What did Paul consider his life worth?
Nothing
(20:24)
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
What was Paul’s aim?
Finish the race and complete the task Jesus had given him
(20:24)
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
According to Acts 20:24, what was Paul’s task?
“‘Of testifying to the good news of God’s grace’“
(20:24)
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”
What “‘can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified’”?
The word of God’s grace
(20:32)
“Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”
What did Paul not covet?
Silver or gold or clothing
(20:33)
“I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.”
What had Paul’s hands supplied?
His own needs and the needs of his companions
(20:34)
“You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions.”
According to the words of the Lord Jesus, “‘It is more blessed to give than to …’”
"’… receive.’“
(20:35)
“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.’”
What did the elders of the church in Ephesus do as they wept for Paul?
They embraced and kissed Paul.
(20:37)
“They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him.”
What grieved the elders in Ephesus the most?
That they would never see Paul’s face again
(20:38)
“What grieved them most was his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.”
What did the brothers and sisters do when Paul and his companions arrived in Jerusalem?
Received them warmly
(21:17)
“When we arrived at Jerusalem, the brothers and sisters received us warmly.”
Who was present when Paul and those with him went to see James?
All the elders
(21:18)
“The next day Paul and the rest of us went to see James, and all the elders were present.”
What did Paul tell James and the elders when he arrived in Jerusalem?
What God had done among the Gentiles
(21:19)
“Paul greeted them and reported in detail what God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry.”
