Where did Paul sail for next? Who went with him?
What happened at Cenchrea? Why?
Where did Paul leave his companions? What did he do?
What did they ask him to do there? What was his response?
Where did Paul say he had to go? Why? (Some versions may not have this clause)
Where did he land? What did he do there?
Where did he continue on to?
After he had spent some there, where did he go? What did he do along the way?
Meanwhile, who came to Ephesus? How is he described?
What two factors are mentioned in the first half of verse 25 that caused Apollos to speak and teach accurately (diligently) the way of the Lord?
What kind of baptism did Apollos know?
Who heard Apollos speak in the synagogue? What did they explain to him privately?
Where did he want to go?
What did the brethren encourage the disciples to do for Apollos?
How did Apollos help those who had believed through grace?

Thought Questions

Why do you think Paul went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews in Ephesus (verse 19) after he had apparently given up on them in Corinth in verse 6?
How did things seem to go in the synagogue in Ephesus then? What reasons can you think of for why that might have been?
What did Paul do for the churches in Caesarea, Antioch, Galatia, and Phrygia? What does this tell you about how missionary work should be done?
What are some descriptors of Apollos mentioned that helped him in his work?
How would you summarize Apollos’ lack?
Did Aquila and Priscilla actually reprimand Apollos for teaching in the synagogue? How did they handle the situation? Have you seen situations like this in your church, family, or workplace? How were they handled?
Did Apollos turn out to be helpful and well received? How can you help to ensure that your fellow workers for Christ are as efficient and helpful as possible, without discouraging them?

My prayer is:
That, like the Ephesians, I would be receptive to the Word of Christ and invite it;
That, like Aquila and Priscilla, I would be a patient helper of others in their journey to knowing Christ, without harsh criticism but with gentle explanation;
And that, like Apollos, I would be receptive of more knowledge of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in Christ’s name.