Acts 20: 25-32

August 6, 2023

Next Week: Acts 21

Questions for the Community

Personal Reflection  

1. Has anyone ever given you a responsibility to protect or care for something important? What was it? How did you feel when you were given this responsibility? What helped you to be successful at the task?

Group Discussion

2. What aspects of the Acts 20:25–32 passage stood out to you most? How do these aspects influence your understanding of Paul’s message?”
3. Can you recall a time when you warned someone about a danger you saw coming? How did the person respond? If they didn’t heed your warning, how did that make you feel?
4. If you were in the Ephesians’ shoes, how do you think you would react to Paul’s warning?
5. What role does Paul describe for the Elders in protecting the church? How do you see this role being fulfilled in our own church? How does today’s culture impact Elders ability to fulfill this role?
6. Considering Paul’s warnings, how can we better equip ourselves and the coming generations to stand firm in truth? What specific actions or practices do you think would be most helpful?