1. Aquila and Priscilla
Acts 18:1-11

2. Introduction Good people Mentioned several times
Type that any church needs
Value cannot be measured
Mentioned several times
Accomplished much through unity
Mentioned together

3. Rome to Corinth (52-54 AD) Exact time is unknown
Church in Corinth began AD
Claudius’ reign was AD
“Recently” came to Corinth
Aquila was a Jewish tent maker (Acts 18:1-4)
Paul stayed with them

4. Left Corinth (Late 55 or early 56 AD)
Paul’s helpers (Romans 16:3)
Intended to return after visiting Syria (Acts 18:21)
May be there (Ephesus) for preliminary work.

5. Left Corinth (Late 55 or early 56 AD)
Detected a shortcoming in the preaching
Understood the difference between baptisms
Not fooled by eloquence (Hebrews 5:14)
Listened with discernment to one “mighty in the Scripture.”
Loved his soul

6. Sent Greetings To Corinth (57 AD)
Knew the Christians there
Concern for former loved ones in Christ (1 Corinthians 16:9)
Not always the case today because of strife

7. Sent Greetings To Corinth (57 AD)
Once again a church in their home
As it was to Paul in Corinth (Acts 18:3)
Didn’t mind the inconvenience
Need to open up our homes
Seldom show hospitality (Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9)
Qualification of elder (1 Timothy 3:2)

8. Ephesus to Rome (58 AD) Claudius poisoned by his wife
Succeeded by Nero in 54 AD
Claudius banned Christians from Rome (Acts 18:2)
Nero ruled from AD

9. Ephesus to Rome (58 AD) Did not forsake the truth
Risked their lives to help Paul (Romans 16:3-5)
Gentile Christians thankful for them
Church meeting in their home again
Went right to work

10. Back to Ephesus (66-67 AD) May have been Paul’s final letter
Not hopeful that he would be released this time
Expects to die soon (2 Timothy 4:6-8)

11. Back to Ephesus (66-67 AD) Doesn’t forget his dear friends
Remembered those who labored with him (2 Timothy 4:19)
Should be this way for us today

12. Practical Observations
They were industrious
Worked at a trade, but were not too busy for the Lord
On the job means we are working for God (Colossians 3:23, 24)

13. Practical Observations
Extended friendship to Paul
Not ashamed of the uproar he created
Would we stand by such a preacher? (Acts 17:6, 7)

14. Practical Observations
Were Christians everywhere they went
Either a Christian everywhere or nowhere
Let our light shine (Matthew 5:14-16)

15. Practical Observations
Knew the Truth, taught the Truth, and contended for the Truth
Many know it, but won’t obey it (John 12:42, 43)
Others will obey it, but won’t defend it (Titus 1:9)

16. Conclusion Such are a blessing to any church
Are you an Aquila or Priscilla?