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The Traveling Tentmaker What a Riot!

The Traveling Tentmaker What a Riot!. Viewing Acts Chapter 18 & 19 Prepared by: Soon Siak. July 2010. 14 th National SPM BK Inter-School Quiz 2010 - SMK Canossian Convent, Kluang. 14 th National SPM BK Inter-School Quiz 2010. 14 th National SPM BK Inter-School Quiz 2010.

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The Traveling Tentmaker What a Riot!

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  1. The Traveling TentmakerWhat a Riot! Viewing Acts Chapter 18 & 19 Prepared by: Soon Siak. July 2010

  2. 14th National SPM BK Inter-School Quiz 2010 - SMK Canossian Convent, Kluang

  3. 14th National SPM BK Inter-School Quiz 2010

  4. 14th National SPM BK Inter-School Quiz 2010

  5. 14th National SPM BK Inter-School Quiz 2010

  6. 14th National SPM BK Inter-School Quiz 2010

  7. What’s My Line? Two teams. Select 5 cards each. Guess the occupation written at the top of each card. But the person giving the clues can’t say any of the words listed under the occupation. One minute to give clues. One point for correct guess but one point to the other team for any forbidden words spoken.

  8. Paul at Corinth In addition to being a missionary, Paul was a tentmaker. Why do you think Paul spent some time as a tentmaker in addition to all the preaching he did (v1-4)? He didn’t want to be a financial burden on others. (Acts 20:34; I Thess 2:9; II Thess 3:8). He didn’t want to be accused of “being in it for the money,” either. He also might have enjoyed working with his hands and working with his friends. This shows we can serve God in many types of work.

  9. Paul’s Helpers (Chapter 18) SPM 1999(B), 2001(B), 2003(A), 2005(A), 2008(B), 2010? – Hot topic about Aquila, Priscilla, Apollos (pg ix & x) • Their role and contribution. • How have they helped Paul and Apollos (for A & P)? Notes: - A&P met Paul at Corinth. (v1-2) “Halau” by Emperor Claudius A&P met Apollos at Ephesus (v24)

  10. Paul at Corinth When Silas and Timothy rejoined Paul (17:14), he returned to full-time preaching and teaching. He was again opposed by many of the Jews in the synagogue. Paul himself was from a highly educated Jewish background. How do you think he felt when his fellow Hebrews wouldn’t listen to him (v5,6)? He grew very frustrated and followed his usual pattern of then turning to the Gentiles in the area.

  11. Paul at Corinth How far did he have travel to find some ready listeners (v7,8)? Next door Can you think of anyone “next door” (in your immediate neighbourhood) who may not have heard the good news about Jesus? How about “next door” to your desk at school? How about “next door” to other places you go on a regular basis?

  12. Paul at Corinth Paul’s job must have been a lonely one-always standing in opposition to the crowd and moving from town to town. What happened in Corinth to change that, at least for a while (v9-11)? God let him know how much he was needed there, and Paul ended up staying for a year and a half.

  13. SPM 1999,2001,3,5,8 Note Paul’s experience in Corinth. Note the background of the couple, Aquila and Priscilla (pg 66Q2 & A79) and the contributions they made to the church growth; to Paul and to Apollos. *(pg 67Q1-5 & A81-82) Note the place where they met Apollos. *role & importance of Apollos – SPM2010? .

  14. Paul charged Before Gallio But eventually, the same thing happened that happened elsewhere - Paul’s opponents made trouble for him. This time they took him to court (v12,13). Paul didn’t even get to give his defense this time. Why not (v14-17)? Before he had the opportunity, the proconsul threw the case out of court.

  15. Paul charged Before Gallio When Paul was freed, who “took the rap” instead? Sosthenes, the synagogue ruler, was beaten. Perhaps he had replaced Crispus, the synagogue leader whom Paul had just led to Christianity (v8). And, unable to bring a case against Paul, he received the effects of the dissatisfaction of his peers.

  16. Paul Journeys from Corinth to Jerusalem From Corinth, Paul went on his way, passing through Ephesus and other cities (v18-23). How would you describe Paul’s attitude about the future, based on verse 21? He realised that all his plans were subject to God’s will.

  17. Phew! What a fantastic journey! Paul has come to an end of his second mission trip (18:22; see pg xiv).

  18. Apollos at Ephesus Meanwhile, another teacher came to Ephesus. What kind of person was this man, Apollos (v24-28)? What were his strengths and weaknesses? He seemed very much like Paul in training, knowledge of Scripture, and bold speaking style. His beliefs needed a little shaping, but Priscilla and Aquila helped take care of that. Who are the Priscillas and Aquilas in your life-people who help explain things about God to you (v26)?

  19. What a Riot! This chapter starts with some people who thought they were disciples, but who didn’t know about the Holy Spirit. Trying to be a Christian without the Holy Spirit is as pointless as trying to use a flashlight without batteries, driving a car without petrol, or drinking teh-tarik without the “tarik”.

  20. Paul Returns to Ephesus What’s the most supernatural thing that’s ever happened to you, or that you’ve heard happened to someone else? This chapter contains many supernatural events. As Paul was on his third missionary journey, he found some people who knew about the baptism of John the Baptist, but not about being baptised in the name of Jesus (v1-7). What’s the difference? John’s baptism only involved repentance, or turning away from sin. Being baptised in the name of Jesus also involves living for Him within the power of the Holy Spirit.

  21. Growth of the Word in Ephesus What can prevent the Holy Spirit from working in someone’s life (v8-10)? People can become “obstinate” and refuse to believe, even in the light of persuasive teaching about God’s truth.

  22. Special Miracles Wrought by Paul What do you make of verses 11 and 12? Even handkerchiefs and aprons that touched Paul somehow “carried” healing power to people who were sick or possessed by evil spirits. This sounds amazing, but it’s evidence of the Holy Spirit’s role in Paul’s ministry. SPM 2002, 5

  23. The Seven Sons of Sceva Yet the Holy Spirit is God, and not some magician’s trick to be manipulated. How do the next few verses bear this out (v13-16)? The evil spirit refused to recognise the authority of those who tried to drive it out, and caused the man it possessed to beat them severely, leaving them naked and bleeding. This should serve a strong warning against dabbling in occult practices.

  24. The Seven Sons of Sceva When it became known that the power of the Holy Spirit could not be faked or manipulated, what was the result (v17-20)? People had a new and instant respect for Christianity, confessing their sins and burning their occult materials.

  25. Magic Magic (Chapter 19) The Seven Sons of Sceva SPM 1993(B), 1998(B), 2000(A), 2002(B) & 2005(B) same questions!, 2006(B), 2010? • The boo-boo they did and the effects on the Ephesians Extraordinary miracles by Paul SPM 2002(B) & 2005(B) same questions! Havoc by the silversmith, Demetrius SPM 1998(A) • What happened? who involved? Conclusion?

  26. First mention of the intense desire of Paul to preach the Gospel at Rome while Paul was at Ephesus (v21-22)

  27. Outbreak of the Silversmiths While some of the people in Ephesus became believers, others were threatened. Why (v23-27)? Craftsmen who sold idols were afraid that Christianity would put them out of business. What happened when these men expressed their concern (v28-34)? Pandemonium broke out. Paul’s friends tried to keep him hidden, so the rowdy crowd picked on his friends instead. Every time someone tried to calm the people, they would chant their devotion to the goddess Artemis.

  28. Outbreak of the Silversmiths What do you think the crowd wanted? They wanted to create the impression that Paul (and Christianity) might be a threat to the city’s lifestyle, and after the riot there was little chance for Paul to be taken seriously. After chanting for two straight hours, what put an end to this hubbub (v35-41)? The city clerk simply stated the rights of the Ephesian tradesmen as well as the rights of Paul and his friends. Then everyone went home.

  29. BURN IT, or BOW DOWN TO IT? In Acts 19:19, a bunch of Christians decided it was wrong to have books about the occult, so they burned them. The total value of the scrolls they burned was 50,000 drachmas. Each drachma was worth one day’s wages – so that’s about 140 years’ worth of wages! There must have been a lot of people, a lot of scrolls, or both.

  30. In the flames below, imagine those things that might keep you from truly following Jesus. This might include certain types of music, reading material, attitudes, movies, bad habits – anything you need to get rid of. Whether or not you actually “burn” these things is up to you. BURN IT, or BOW DOWN TO IT?

  31. SPM 1993, 98, 2000, 2, 5, 6 Describe the following incidents: The encounter of the seven sons of Sceva. (6 marks) The deliverance of the slave girl by Paul. (see chapter 16) (7 marks) Comment on the power of the Gospel over evil spirits as seen in these incidents. (2 marks)

  32. Announcements Prepare for BK SPM 2008 by participating in the 12th SPM Inter-school Quiz 2008! SPM BK Quiz – teams of two students (both F5, or F4 or F5&F4) BK08 – individual participation (any student from F1 – F6/College students) SPM BK Quiz: Luke and Acts (GNB). BK08: The speeches of the apostle Paul and Peter in the Book of Acts. (GNB) 2nd August, 2008 at SMJK Katholik PJ, 7am-1pm More details: www.su.org.my and www.tcfmy.org Organised by the Malayan Christian Schools’ Council

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