Acts 19:1-10

Scholars believe that this group of believers had been there for about three years before Paul came along.

The facts:

When Paul arrived, how many believers were there?

What was the long term result of Paul's encounter?

What questions did Paul's ask to diagnose the situation? What did the believers say in response?

What did Paul share with them about baptism?

List the five developments in the lives of the believers that followed from Paul's statement on baptism and ended in the explosion in verse 10. immediate ministry

Interpretation:

According to Paul what should be included in baptism?

According to 1 Cor 12:4-7 what is the function of the Spirit in the lives of believers?

Knowing what we do about the body, what is the difference between the baptism of John and being baptized into Jesus Christ.

What then is the purpose of (is symbolized by the) laying on of hands?

Jesus' response to the believing submission to baptism is to send the annointing of the Holy Spirit.

Is it possible to be baptized and not join the body?

Application:

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Should we baptize 10 and 12 year-olds? Make sure they're getting all the steps!

Is this passage speaking to anyone here? Is there anyone who wants to request the laying on of hands and annointing for ministry?