Look at the Book. He said, 'After I have been to Jerusalem, I must also see Rome.' How many were there altogether – 1:14,15? 17 And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly. In reference to Stephen, he conveys the conversation he had with the Lord at the time of his conversion about how his treatment of the Jewish Christians would alienate him from being able to minister to them. 16 There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge. Galatians. He appears before James and the elders of the church there - a huge church. Farewell. (Acts 23… In the title article of this collection, Dan Rogers explored the biblical evidence for people of color mentioned in the Bible. In additional articles, other writers discuss Black History Month, Reconciliation issues, and related topics. See the notes on Acts 18:18. Paul's Roman citizenship is key in the chief captain's determination to preserve Paul's life. Sunday, August 29, 2021 Lesson Text: Acts 22:17-29 King James Version (KJV) I. PAUL’S COMMISSION TO THE GENTILES (Acts 22:17-21) 17. 16:21). This is said not as commanding, but as advising; and not to what Following is a note about the police who were called from the Expositor's Bible Commentary: While the temple police were drawn from the ranks of the Levites, the commander of the fortress was a Roman military officer whose responsibility it was to keep peace in the city. The use of a double name, one Semitic (Saul), the other Greco-Roman (Paul), is well attested (cf. However, Paul himself had gotten supernatural insight from God that he SHOULD go to Jerusalem, despite the outcome. 23, 25-26. 4 And they that stood by said, Revilest thou God’s high priest? * [14:15–17] This is the first speech of Paul to Gentiles recorded by Luke in Acts (cf. First, he leaves Ephesus, reaches Troas and moves on to Greece. Fearful of beating an uncondemned Roman citizen, the chief captain unbinds Paul and calls for a meeting of Jewish leaders to sort this situation out...a meeting before the Sanhedrin. 13 And they were more than forty which had made this conspiracy. LESSON NUGGET. Acts 19:21-41 ¶“ 21 Now when these events were over, Paul determined in spirit to go to Jerusalem once he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia. He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied. 17 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; ( Acts 16:7-10) DOWNLOAD LESSON COMMENTARY. We may be sure that Luke himself stayed as close as possible to Paul. 19 And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: Found inside – Page 732ACTS 18:18-22 – SYRIA, EPHESUS, CAESAREA AND ANTIOCH AC18:18 After this Paul remained sometime longer2 and then said good-bye to the brothers and sailed off to Syria,3 taking Priscilla and Aquila. At Cenchreae4 Paul cropped his hair ... Found insideresurrection of the body and the existence of angels (Acts 2318). Their arch-rivals, the Pharisees, were legalists, who believed they could earn their way to heaven by observing rituals and ceremonies (Matt. 2311ff.). 12 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul. Acts 23:20: Acts 23: Acts 23:22 "So do not listen to them, for more than forty of them are lying in wait for him who have bound themselves under a curse not to eat or drink until they slay him; and now they are ready and waiting for the promise from you." He introduces here the concept of the “many” and the “few” that He will return to in verses 21-23. God has always made that the focal point of history and of current events. Found inside – Page 15... Chios, Samos, Trogyllium – 20:13-15 Miletus – 20:15-38 Coos, Rhodes, Patara, Cyprus, Tyre, Ptolemais, Caesarea – 21:1-16 Jerusalem – 21:17ff Paul's Journey to Rome Jerusalem – chapter 21-23 Caesarea – Page #15 Commentary on Acts. Articles Messages Books Podcasts Filter Resources By Ask Pastor John. Found insideunderlined by James's request that Paul join four men taking a vow and pay their expenses so as to silence those who accuse Paul of breaking the Mosaic law (Acts 21:23–24).[6] [18:19–21] In the first leg of his voyage, Paul sails to ... Well...Paul has been planning for this moment. Whoa! 15 Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him. Christians have often hoped for a time when our racial and economic differences would cease, when in Christ we would all be indistinguishable. There are four men with us who have made a vow. 16 And now why tarriest thou? In this volume, Dr. R.C. As Paul concluded his third mission, he journeyed toward Jerusalem, stopping at various cities along the way. 19 Then the chief captain took him by the hand, and went with him aside privately, and asked him, What is that thou hast to tell me? 9 And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees’ part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God. In verse 5 Paul mentions, "the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders." 7 And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Verse-by-Verse Bible Commentary Acts 23:21 . 27 Then the chief captain came, and said unto him, Tell me, art thou a Roman? He takes Paul's belt and binds his hands and feet with it. Matthew Henry (18 October 1662 – 22 June 1714) was an English commentator on the Bible, who published his works in 1706, (six-volume Exposition of the Old and New Testaments (1708–1710) or Complete Commentary), provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the Bible, covering the whole of the Old Testament, and the Gospels and Acts in the New Testament. 28 And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council: Found insideWe cannot doubt, therefore, that it was written during the long imprisonment — first in Caesarea, then in Rome — which ensued on the attack made on his life in Jerusalem, due to the animosity of the "Jews from Asia" (Acts 21:27), ... It occurs in Ephesus, home to the Temple of Artemis. Acts 20:23; 21:10-12). How's that for credentials! Life in Christ is what it is - a fulfillment of the Law of Moses; it's not about a continuation of Judaistic traditions and laws. ÷ACTS 14:19-23. Later, just before Paul’s arrest, Paul brought money that he had collected for the church in Jerusalem on his third missionary journey to James and the rest of the elders and “reported in detail what God had done among the Gentiles through his ministry” (Acts 21… 21 And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles. King James Version and Student Study Handout for Acts 4:23-31. 22 So the chief captain then let the young man depart, and charged him, See thou tell no man that thou hast shewed these things to me. 27 This man was taken of the Jews, and should have been killed of them: then came I with an army, and rescued him, having understood that he was a Roman. Acts 4:23-31 NASB Large Print Commentary. 23:1 And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. 1. we were gotten --"torn." 1 24 Also provide mounts for Paul to ride and bring him safely to a Felix b the governor.” 25 And he wrote a … Taking their Jewish traditions to the Gentiles simply will not be tolerated! Who said, Canst thou speak Greek? “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. 12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there, Born Free Reverend Jason R Besse 10-23-2010 Text: Acts 22: 25-29 Intro: The story we read today comes from the book of Acts. 33 Who, when they came to Caesarea, and delivered the epistle to the governor, presented Paul also before him. You will note that Paul's testimony is in three parts: Notice in verse 4 that Paul refers to life in Christ as "this way." Acts 23:6-11 Comfort In Times of Trial. 29 Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him: and the chief captain also was afraid, after he knew that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him. Acts 17:22–31). prompted by his wife Jezebel, wrongly acquired a vineyard that belonged to Naboth. Paul makes some stops on his way to Jerusalem (Acts 21:1-14). COMMISSION OF BARNABAS – Vs. 22 . ( 1-14 ) Paul and his companions proceeded to Jerusalem. From where did Jesus ascend to heaven, and where did His disciples go from there – 1:12? 10 And when there arose a great dissension, the chief captain, fearing lest Paul should have been pulled in pieces of them, commanded the soldiers to go down, and to take him by force from among them, and to bring him into the castle. You will recall a few years back just prior to his third missionary journey in Acts 18:18 (see notes) that Paul had taken and fulfilled the ritual of the Nazarite vow himself, "having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow." Verse-by-verse commentary on the book of Genesis. We learn later in Acts (Acts 24:23) and more especially in Philippians, written from Caesarea (Phil. 8 And the next day we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. The remaining 40% (400 pages) offer commentary on Acts 1–2, as well as 13 excurses on topics related to the verses under discussion, such as the excursus on Lukan, Greco-Roman, and Jewish views of material possessions attached to the commentary on 2:44–45 (1023–1026). Found insideCf. Theudas and Judas the Galilean, Acts 5:36–37; “that Egyptian,” Acts 21:38; cf. Josephus, Ant. 17.271–85; 20.97–99, 160–72, 188; R. Horsley and HansOn 1985. [4]. Cf. Isa. 13:8; 26:17; 66:7–8; Jer. 4:31; 6:24; 22:23; 30:5–6; 48:41; ... New American Standard Bible and Student Study Handout for Acts 4:23-31. 11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. Prior to that council, it had been consensus back in Jerusalem that Christianity was a layer of practice to be added upon the layer of Jewish practice - not a substitute. Introduction Salvation is an important subject, but few lessons deal with it in its entirety. Salem Media Group. ( Acts 21:13 NKJV) They then ceased pleading with Paul and asked that the will of the Lord be done. And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. Salvation is sort of like eating a meal when you’re hungry. Which have a vow on them - Which have made a vow. 13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. 1. 2 Corinthians. 9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy. 6 And when we had taken our leave one of another, we took ship; and they returned home again. Acts 18:10. Found insideLUKE I to v 39 18 16 18 1039 fin 19 17 19 2 20 18 20 3 19 21 22 20 22 23 21 23 6 22 24 7 25 Conversion of St. Paul 25 8 26 23 26 9 27 24 27 10 28 28 11 29 26 29 St. Matt . 7 30 27 31 28 MARCH . 1 ST . LUKB Ch.12 2 13 3 14 4 15 16 17 18 ... We see here in verse 22, "And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live." Read the Scripture: Acts 15:1-21. ACTS 21 COMMENTARY Acts 21:7-9 Ptolemais Acts 21:10-14 Agabus Acts 21:15-22 Mnason Acts 21:23-25 Nazarite Vow Acts 21:26-30 Paul's Nazarite Vow Acts 21:31-40 Roman Commander Acts 21 Bible Study Questions (Handout) Paul and Silas have recently been 17 Then Paul called one of the centurions unto him, and said, Bring this young man unto the chief captain: for he hath a certain thing to tell him. 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