Acts29- Questions for Reflection and Discussion

Unlike the triumphal end to his gospel, the New Testament writer Luke ends Acts of the Apostles abruptly. There is no “The End” because the mission continues. The title Acts 29 refers to that continuing mission.

Acts 28:30 reads, “For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him.” It is likely that sometime during this stay Paul writes what becomes his final letter, 2 Timothy. In this letter Paul gives instructions to his protégé, the young pastor Timothy, as to how the mission ought to continue. 2 Timothy 2:2 has both a specific and general application. Specifically Timothy is given a method as to how he is to raise up and train pastors and teachers. Generally there is application in this verse for every believer. John MacArthur observes,

Every Christian has such a responsibility for any brother or sister in Christ whom he has opportunity to disciple, even briefly… In a still wider sense, every believer has a responsibility to teach God’s truth to any other believer, even one who is older and more mature in the faith. Pastors can learn from other church members, parents can learn from their children, teachers can learn from their students, wives can learn from their husbands…¹

How is this pattern of discipleship/”spiritual multiplication” observe in the following Scriptures?

Exodus 18:13-27--

Deuteronomy 6:4-9--

Proverbs 1:8-9; 2:1-8; 3:1-4--

2 Kings 2:1-22--

Acts 18:24-26--

2 Timothy 1:5--

Who are you building into spiritually? Who is building into you spiritually?  

Reflect on the spiritual characteristics of faithful, available, teachable and respect. What characteristic is the Holy Spirit leading you to grow?