1. Verse 1 states that Paul left Athens and went to Corinth "after these things." (a) What were some of these things?










(b) Was Paul's stay in Athens a success?






(c) From other verses, try and describe Paul's state of mind, when he arrived at Corinth?





2. Describe what the city of Corinth was like in Paul's day, and what the city was known for?







3. What are your thoughts on how God provides for us, with friends, when we are sometimes at our lowest point of despair?






4. Give some background on Aquila and Priscilla.
(a) Who they were?




(b) Why Paul was attracted to them?







5. (a) What one word stands out in verse 5 that gives credence to Paul being strengthened by the coming of Silas and Timothy?




(b) From other passages, give reasons that their coming gave encouragement to Paul.






6. In verse 9, the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision. (a) Find and list the 5 other times that the Lord appears in a vision to Paul.












(b) Why was this significant to Paul at this time?







7. How does this show that God is sovereign?




8. Explain what the vow was, that Paul had taken in verse 18.











9. Was Paul being rude to the people at Ephesus when they wanted him to stay longer?




10. Who was Apollos, and what was he doing in Ephesus?






11. What are some things that we can learn from the way the Aquila and Pricilla taught Apollos?







12. Make some applications for our everyday work from this chapter.