Acts 19:21-41
ACTS STUDY DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What was personally meaningful to you in our study of Acts 19:21-41?
What do Acts 19:23-27 and the disturbance that arose in Ephesus tell us about the impact of the gospel and God’s word? What does this teach us about faithfully testifying, sharing, and preaching the gospel?
What two concerns does Demetrius present in his complaint in Acts 19:23-27? What seems to be his real worry? What do we learn about the power of idols from Demetrius’ reaction?
Though at first Christianity stands accused of disturbing the city, who is actually causing the disruption? What interesting thing do we learn about the crowd in Acts 19:32? What warning does that give us about the power and influence of other people’s idols and the need to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus?
Though we may not worship figurines today, what are some things we are tempted to treasure more than obedience to Jesus? What do we learn about idols from Acts 19:26b, Isaiah 44:9-10, 20, Jeremiah 10:5, and Psalm 115:4-7? What happens to those who trust in idols, according to Psalm 115:8, and how does that contrast with what Jesus offers?
What wisdom does the town clerk offer in Acts 19:35-41? What do we learn about Paul and the Christian faith in Acts 19:37? The gospel is powerful enough to transform individual lives and whole city cultures, and yet, Paul’s presentation is so innocent no one can accuse him or the Christians of any wrongdoing. What do you make of that? What can we glean from this for our own evangelism and gospel proclamation?
What are your key takeaways from our study of Acts 19:21-41? Are there any attitudes, actions, or affections that need to change as a result of studying this text?
