Gospel Outreach International

Have you ever wondered how God orchestrates divine appointments in our lives? This Bible study from Acts 18 explores how God brought together Paul and fellow tent-makers Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth, demonstrating how God arranges circumstances for His purposes. Through examining Paul’s ministry in Corinth, we discover principles about divine guidance, practical ministry, and responding to opposition.

And he reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks. Acts 18:4

• Paul was a tent maker from Tarsus
• Divine appointments are God’s intentional orchestration of meetings and timing
• Paul reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, reaching both Jews and interested Greeks
• Paul’s response to Jewish opposition was to move his ministry focus to the Gentiles
• God gave direct instruction to Paul to remain in Corinth due to having “many people” there

But on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus. Acts 18:21

This study reminds us that just as Jesus worked as a carpenter with Joseph before His public ministry, God often uses ordinary work and circumstances to position His servants for ministry. The text shows how Paul’s tentmaking trade became a divine connection point, while still maintaining his primary calling to preach Christ. It’s encouraging to see how God guides His people through both practical skills and spiritual gifts, always with the purpose of spreading the gospel.

Bible References

• Acts 18:1-22
• Malachi 3:7
• Acts 18:1-3
• Revelation 2
• Isaiah 44