Acts 17-20

When Paul entered a city where did he go first? For what purpose?

Paul would first go to the Synagogue to reason with them from the scriptures. Again this points to the importance of having a foundation from which to speak. The folks in the synagogue had a "history." They knew about Jehovah God, and God’s plan and purpose for the world. Any converts from the Synagogue would serve as a core group for Paul’s work with the gentiles, who had no such background.

In what city had the citizens set up an altar to 'an unknown god'? How did Paul make use of the 'unknown god'?

Athens. He basically commended them for their insight in recognizing an unknown god. Paul then proceeds to inform them of who this unknown God is.

What couple explained the Way of God more accurately to Apollos?

Priscilla & Aquila

What/Who stirred up a riot in Ephesus? How was it stilled? By whom?

Demetrius stirred up the riot over the economic impact following Jesus would have on his ability to make a living. (Making silver shrines of Artemis).

You can write this on a rock. While we may have many reasons for our actions, the number one motivator in how we respond to the call of God in our life is financial (economics).
We determine what we will do for God based on the effect it has on us economically.

After taking the financial options into consideration some follow God’s call others ignore or explain away God’s call.

The bottom line is that where our treasure is.... our heart follows.

The controversy quieted down when the city clerk appealed to their right to sue in the courts!

What happened to Eutychus? What did Paul do?

As Paul talked on and on... Eutychius fell asleep and fell out of the window and died. Paul raised him back to life...and continued preaching.

What did Paul say he did with his own hands? For what reason?

With his own hands, he raised his own support to supply the needs of himself and his companions. He did this in order to be able to give (money) to those in need. Or, at least have the resources available to help those in need whom Paul describes as weaker. For it truly is "more blessed to give than receive."

Is it? How are we practicing giving more than we receive?