Where was Paul going to walk to, and meet his companions there?
What other cities did they stop at?
What city did Paul decide not to stop at? Why?
So, what did he do to communicate with the Ephesians elders?
What are some examples Paul gave of how he lived?
What does Paul say was his primary difficulty?
How did he go about teaching the Ephesians?
Who did he testify to? What two things comprised his message?
Where is he going, “bound in the Spirit?” Does he know what will happen there?
What does the Holy Spirit say will await him?
How does he feel about these dangers? What gives him joy?
What does Paul tell the elders that they will not see again?
What does he say he is innocent of? Why?
What does Paul ask them to take heed to do, for themselves and for the flock? Who has given them the duty of being overseers to the flock?
Who does Paul know will come in among the flock when he is gone?
Where will some rise up from to speak perverse things and draw away the disciples?
How long had Paul warned them? How?
What two things are God and His Word able to do for us?
What did Paul not do? Who provided for him?
What did Paul want to show by his example?
What did he do after he had told them all these things?
Why were the elders so sad?

Thought Questions

Was Paul bragging or being honest in verses 18-21? Can you say the same things about yourself? what would you like to change?
What troubles could you foresee in your future? Can you imagine having severe trials like Paul? Would you be able to handle them like he did?
Why did Paul declare that he is innocent of the blood of all men? Have you ever “shunned to declare all the counsel of God,” that is, have you ever been impressed to share something about God with someone but been afraid to?
Looking over Paul’s experience so far, did his threats come from people within the churches he helped establish, or from external enemies? So why did he warn that “savage wolves will come in among you,” as well as the warnings in verse 30? What happened within the church soon thereafter that fulfilled this warning?
Do you think there’s a danger that the same “wolves” could arise in your church? What might they do, according to verse 30? What does Paul tell us to do? Does that mean we should be suspicious of all our friends?
Is there anyone you have ever warned about these type of things with tears?
What have you done recently to support the needs of those who work as preachers and missionaries like Paul?

My prayer is:
That I would be able to give them same testimony as Paul in my life of humility and service for the gospel;
That nothing will move me, nor will I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and my ministry to testify of the gospel and grace of God;
And that I would watch and recognize “savage wolves” from among the church, not just outside.