Acts 16:1-10

Have you ever had a mentor or someone who deeply influenced your spiritual growth? What impact did they have on your life?

What do you recall about Paul’s experiences in Lystra from Acts 14? How does that history make his return impressive and his discovery of a young, new disciple more interesting?

What facts do we learn about Timothy in verses 1-3? Why does Paul decide to have Timothy circumcised (verse 3), even though circumcision was not required for salvation?

How are the qualifications listed for Timothy relevant for the work that he is about to do with Paul? How are they relevant for effective ministry today in a small group, church, or mission field?

What is the approach described in verses 4-5 that Paul and Timothy used when visiting churches on this trip? What is the outcome?

How would you describe the role of the Holy Spirit in verses 6-10? How can we depend on His guidance in our Christian walk today?