The promise of the holy spirit in the first book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. Mar 04, 20 the esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. The book could not have been written until after pauls imprisonment at rome, since it brings down the history to that event. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed.
Acts of the apostles chapter twentyfive objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the circumstances in which paul appealed to caesar 2 to observe paul before king agrippa summary shortly after festus arrived in caesarea, he went to jerusalem. Chapter 4 proclaiming the risen lord acts after the four gospels comes a fifth book in the new testament which is called acts or the acts of the apostles. Acts shows what the early church believed and practiced. And moses was learned in all the wisdom of the egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds. Pauls third journey continued from miletus to tyre acts 21. Acts 21 niv bible after we had torn ourselves away from. Acts 21 king james bible kjv book of acts bible history. Acts 21 commentary to jerusalemby sea to palestine. The new digital copy is an excellent tool for study and for extracting information for my bible study presentations.
Paul was told through the spirit that he should not go to jerusalem. Acts 22 is the twentysecond chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. The gospels matthew, mark, luke, and john describe the life and ministry of jesus christ when he was in the flesh, while much of the rest of the new testament is made up of letters written by the apostles to the early church after the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of jesus. It is here that paul enters jerusalem against the counsel of many saints, including his traveling companions. Acts of the apostles, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. And when he was cast out, pharaohs daughter took him up, and nourished him for her own son. After the thirteenth chapter, the pronoun we indicates that the writer was a traveling companion of paul. Acts 21 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book containing this chapter is anonymous but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke.
Acts 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Brought before tribunals by the malice of the jews, given up through their hatred into the hands of the gentiles, it was all to turn to a testimony. After visiting many lands, a man who had seven daughters prophesied the same thing. The goal of this book this book, then, will tell the story of gods people from abraham about 2000 b. The book is called acts or the acts of the apostles because it contains an account of some of the apostles. Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Paul and the early church were not at odds with the laws of the old testament. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. We need to rethink our position on women in leadership positions cf.
The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke the evangelist composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. It records the third missionary journey of paul the apostle. It records the event leading to pauls imprisonment in jerusalem. Verses 17 providence must be acknowledged when our affairs go on well. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for. In acts 21, we come to the home stretch of the book of acts. Chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25 chapter 26 chapter 27 chapter 28. Patrick henrys rallying cry in the american revolution, give me liberty or give me death.
Luke wrote the book of acts and the gospel of luke and he dedicated his work to a man named theophilus as mentioned in the summary of the book of luke. Acts 21 nkjv warnings on the journey to jerusalem bible gateway. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Jan 31, 2019 in the final video in our acts series, we trace pauls final journey to jerusalem and then into a roman prison.
A set of seven pictures showing the stages of gods creation. In the final video in our acts series, we trace pauls final journey to jerusalem and then into a roman prison. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. Now we see how the earlier prophecies were taking form. Being in danger from the jews, he is rescued by the romans. The authorship of acts is ascribed to luke for these reasons. The church in tyre had been founded by some of those who fled jerusalem after stephens martyrdom 11. Chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19. They continued to preach, and the church at antioch. In chapter 21, paul will be falsely accused, nearly killed, and then arrested and thereby rescued by the roman authorities. Before jesus was taken into heaven where he was enthroned to share gods rule over the world, he instructed his followers to be a witness for him. Acts chapter 21 questions for discussion the living. The book of acts tells how the multiethnic, international. Chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24.
He has classed the gentiles with the jews in importance to god, and they will not ever believe that is from god. Some place the conclusion of pauls third journey at acts 21. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. In fact, the work is given in detail of only two of the apostles, peter and paul. This reminds us that the book of acts gives only a partial picture of the early churchs. We will pick up the story at the beginning of chapter 21 and. Following in the steps of the lord jesus, paul by his life sets the seal of authenticity on the gospel lk 9. Bible commentaries abbotts illustrated new testament acts. In the 17th chapter of the book of acts, the title polytarch is used to describe the rulers of a particular city. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. In chapter 21, paul will be falsely accused, nearly killed, and then.
But paradoxically, pauls suffering leads him into the. Acts overview abbots illustrated new testament bible. That saint luke was the author of the acts of the apostles, as well as of the gospel which bears his name, is evident both from. Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Standing between the gospels and the epistles, the book of acts is a bridge between the life of jesus and the ministry of the apostle paul. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. And when they could not find them, they dragged jason and some of the brethren before the city officials. The simple but engaging text begins where the illustrated gospel for children leaves off with pentecost, when the followers of jesus are transformed by the gifts of. But paradoxically, pauls suffering leads him into the heart of the roman empire. The gospel of luke is the only record that meets this condition. And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of israel. Acts chapter 21 begins with the apostles traveling through different regions to preach the word. Acts 20 is the twentieth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the christian new testament of the bible. This is in verse 6, and takes place in thessalonica.
This book was written by the same man who wrote the gospel of luke. Jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry the good news of his kingdom to the nations of the world. Sssh the book of acts how often have you humbly acknowledged gods providence in your own life despite the trials and suf. Wherever paul came, he inquired what disciples were there, and found them out. Luke was a companion of paul on his missionary journeys, and in many parts of the book of acts it says we did this or that acts 16. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Since the book of acts is the continuation of the gospel account of all jesus began to do and teach, it catalogs what jesus continued to do and teach through the holy spirit. The record from the book of acts couldnt be clearer. When the commander could not hear what was being said because of the noise, he ordered paul to be taken into the battalion headquarters. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9. Acts 21 is the twentyfirst chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Now it came to pass, that when we had departed from them and set sail, running a straight course we came to cos, the following day to rhodes, and from there to patara.
Acts 21 niv on to jerusalem after we had torn bible gateway. The book of acts is unlike any other biblical book. How important was prayer in the life of the early disciples. Luke now began a fateful chapter in pauls life with the casual words, when we arrived in jerusalem 21. Study guide for acts 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. They told paul through the spirit not to go up to jerusalem. Read all of acts 21 after this time the apostle has to give account of himself, and to accomplish in a striking manner the predictions of the lord. This reminds us that the book of acts gives only a partial picture of the early churchs activity. Appraising advice and doing the will of god acts 21. Abbott and jacob abbott illustrated new testament on. Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with maps. Acts chapter 21 commentary northwest college of the bible. The adventures of the apostles, as recorded by saint luke in the new testament, are told for young readers with vibrant and expressive fourcolor, comicbook style illustrations. Jesus followers received the holy spirit on pentecost and became filled and equipped to spread the good news that would restore gods kingdom over the world.
This will help you place yourself in the shoes or sandals of the apostles and understand the kindness of god in the gospel being for all people. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Acts chapter 21 questions for discussion the living word. The disciples stayed there for many days before they headed for judea. Acts in the picture study bible the book of acts with. The great feature of the chapter, however, is that of pauls being mobbed in the temple and rescued by the romans who took him into protective custody.
Chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19. The high priest and chief men informed festus of paul. God creates the universe, our world and all the life in it. Acts of the apostles a study guide executable outlines. Acts 21 1 and it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto coos, and the day following unto rhodes, and from thence unto patara. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Lukes account of the events in caesarea in acts 21. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. This book, like the four gospels, is a history book. The great feature of the chapter, however, is that of pauls being mobbed in the temple and rescued by the romans who took him into protective custody, beginning a long period of imprisonment. They were the first to catch the worldwide vision of the gospel cf. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. Its initial chapters describe the churchs founding and early years. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john.
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