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Women of the Bible- Women of the book of Acts
Part II
- Acts 18:1ff- Priscilla
- Verses 1-4- What do we learn about Priscilla in this passage?
- Recently moved to Corinth from Rome
- Why did they leave Rome?
- She, along with her husband Aquila, were tent makers
- She worked. What does this show about her?
- Recently moved to Corinth from Rome
- Verses 18-23
- Who did Priscilla accompany and to where? Why does he leave them there?
- Her and her husband went with Paul to Syria.
- He then left them in Ephesus
- We are not told explicitly WHY he left them but it seems he left them there for the purpose of working in the church in Ephesus.
- What did Priscilla ask Paul to do? (See vs 20)
- What do we learn about her from these verses?
- She was willing to go to the work for Christ
- She was hospitable
- Who did Priscilla accompany and to where? Why does he leave them there?
- Verses 24-28
- Who do Priscilla and Aquila meet in Ephesus? What is said about this man?
- Eloquent man
- Competent- dynatos
- He was “instructed”
- Where do they meet him? What is he doing?
- What do they do? Would it be easier or more difficult for you to teach someone of Apollos ability? Why or why not?
- What does this reveal about her?
- What may be said of her bible knowledge? She knew the scriptures
- She knew the value in properly understanding “the way of God”
- She was a teacher
- She was confident in the message of God
- Who do Priscilla and Aquila meet in Ephesus? What is said about this man?
- Rom 1:7, 16:3-5
- Where is she now?
- She has returned to Rome with her husband
- What does Paul say about her?
- She risked her neck for him
- She has a church meeting in her home
- Discuss this influential woman in light of this passage
- Where is she now?
- See also I Cor 16:19
- What does this passage, along with Rom 16:3-5 reveal about her level of dedication and care for the church?
- Comments
- Verses 1-4- What do we learn about Priscilla in this passage?
- What areas of influence have we seen from Prisca?
- She was a hard worker- making tents, studying, having a church in her home
- She influenced through her hospitality-
- Paul (Acts 18:18ff)
- Church (Ro 16:3-5, I Cor 16:19)
- She influenced through her willingness to study and share the message
- Apollos (Acts 18:24-28)
- She has concern for the church (demonstrated by her continued care for the church in Ephesus and in Corinth, as well as the church in her house in Rome)
- Note their travels:
- Rome- Expelled by Claudius Caesar (Acts 18:1-3)
- Corinth- Meet Paul and begin their relationship
- Ephesus- Left here after traveling with Paul (Acts 18:18-19)
- Rome- returned at some point and had a church in their home (Ro 16:3-4)
- Ephesus- Working with the young preacher Timothy (II Tim 4:19)
- What can be said of their moves and their faith?
- What would you say of her level of commitment?
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