PAUL’S PRISON EPISTLES
STUDY GUIDE 1.2
Lesson 1: Paul’s Imprisonment
Section 2: Ongoing Ministry


OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

II. Ongoing Ministry

A. Book of Acts

  1. Awareness of Suffering

  2. Awareness of Purpose

  3. Awareness of Blessings

B. Letters to Churches

  1. Preaching

  2. Praying

  3. Suffering

  4. Writing


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What special purpose did Paul’s suffering and imprisonment serve, according to the passages in Acts that Dr. Kidd quotes?

2. What are some of the blessings that resulted from Paul’s imprisonment?

3. What are the four aspects of ministry that resulted from Paul’s suffering and imprisonment? How did his imprisonment make these ministries more effective?

4. Explain Dr. Kidd’s explanation of how suffering can be a ministry.

5. What is the meaning of “martyr”?

6. Explain Dr. Kidd’s interpretation of Colossians 1:24.

7. What letters did Paul write from prison?

8. Mention some of the practical teachings in Paul’s prison epistles.

9. Note key Bible verses quoted in this section of the lesson.



APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Explain how suffering can be a form of Christian ministry. Compare and contrast Paul’s outlook on suffering with your present understanding of suffering.


2. While Paul’s situation as a prisoner was not ideal, he still continued to seek opportunities to proclaim the gospel. What does his example inspire you to do? What opportunities do you have to proclaim the gospel?