Study 35 From The Book of Acts
Is: Acts 18:1-17
The city
of Corinth was the capital of the Province of Achia, and one of the greatest
cities in the Empire. It was famous for
commerce and learning but infamous for its wickedness.
- Consider
the enormous task Paul faced in an evil and pagan city as he sought to
found a church there. Note (a) the
value of Christian fellowship (verses 2, 3; 5; 7, 8) (b) the command and
promises of God’s word to Paul (verses 9-11). Cf.
1 Cor. 2:3. Is this God’s answer to a depressed Christian worker? Do these things encourage you in difficult
situations?
- Compare
the three distinct stages in Paul’s ministry mentioned in verses 4, 7 and
12. What hindrances did Paul face and what encouragement came to him? Notice that with the hindrances came new
opportunities and new encouragements.
Let’s pray for grace to be equally faithful.
