Acts 20: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Acts 20 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

After the uproar had ceased, Paul departed for Macedonia to encourage the disciples (vv. 1-2). He traveled through Greece for three months but returned through Macedonia due to a plot against him (vv.

Key verse

“But these things don’t count; nor do I hold my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to fully testify to the Good News of the grace of God.”
Acts 20:24 (WEB)

Outline

Acts 20:1–2 Paul departs for Macedonia
Acts 20:3–6 Travel through Greece
Acts 20:7–12 Eutychus revived
Acts 20:13–16 Journey to Miletus
Acts 20:17–21 Farewell to the Ephesian elders
Acts 20:22–24 Paul's resolve and calling
Acts 20:25–38 Final admonitions and prayer

Discussion questions

What is Paul doing in v1 after the uproar had ceased?
In v9, what happens to Eutychus while Paul is speaking?
Paul's statement in v24 about finishing his race: what does it imply about his priorities?
In v29, Paul warns about 'vicious wolves': what does this suggest about future challenges for the church?
When have you felt the urgency to share important words like Paul did in v27?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Acts 20: Hebrews 13, 2 Timothy 4, Acts 21.

Before next time: read Acts 21.