1 Corinthians (Adults)

Early Corinthian church

Lesson written by Murray and Beth Wade

1 Corinthians Questions

Text: Acts 18:1-18 (Early Corinthian church) [Read text & answer questions]

1. List all the people who are mentioned in this passage who were involved with the establishment of the church at Corinth, or list the cast of characters from these verses.

 

 

 

2. How did Paul provide for his physical needs while in Corinth?

 

 

3. When and where did Paul begin teaching in Corinth? What words describe his teaching methods?

 

 

 

4. Why did Paul stop teaching in the synagogue?

 

 

 

5. Is Justus (i.e., Titius Justus) mentioned anywhere else in the scripture? Is Crispus mentioned anywhere else in scripture?

 

 

 

6. Many of the Corinthians responded to the gospel. What did they do?

 

 

 

7.  Why do you think the Lord felt he needed to speak to Paul in a vision?

 

 

 

8. Jesus tells Paul that “I have many people in this city.” What does this mean?

 

 

 

9. How long did Paul stay in Corinth on this visit (also see verse 18)?

 

 

 

10. What accusation did the Jews bring against Paul before Gallio, the proconsul?

 

 

 

11. What was Gallio’s opinion on the Jew’s charge against Paul?

 

 

 

12. Who seems to be the scapegoat in this incident? Is he mentioned anywhere else in the scriptures?