An understandable version of acts translation by william e. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. These believers prophesied through the holy spirit that paul should not go on to jerusalem. Luke begins the book of acts by summarizing many of the events recorded at the end of his gospel, clearly indicating that this second account is a continuation of the first.
And finding a ship sailing over to phoenicia, we went aboard and set sail. Here in summary is my approach to this problem and the conclusions i have. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Acts of the apostles 21, new living translation nlt. This reminds us that the book of acts gives only a partial picture of the early. Before, we begin, i want you to know ive struggled more with chapter 21 than any other chapter in acts. The book of acts, above all else, is a story about the churchand what a story it is. Jesus saith unto them, bring of the fish which ye have now caught. Acts study noteschapter 21 watchtower online library. The next day we went to rhodes and from there to patara. The debate centers around whether or not paul was doing gods will. Even though this was only some 25 years after the beginning of the book of acts, some christians were already recognized as an early disciple, one who had been associated with the followers of jesus from the earliest years.
The book is a continuation of the gospel written by luke. Acts 21 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 21 in plain english. Sep 15, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. 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.
Widespread respect for paul is also indicated by the attention that he receives from figures associated with the mission in its early days. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Pauls defense before the mob at jerusalem, chapter 22. As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
Constable taught at dallas theological seminary for 45 years, and served as the chairman of its bible exposition department. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 5 introduction our study of the book of acts has been very exciting. When the commander could not hear what was being said because of the noise, he ordered paul to be taken into the battalion headquarters. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. The voyage across the mediterranean from patara to tyre normally took 5 days. Study guide for acts 21 by david guzik blue letter bible. Acts of the apostles summary shmoop test prep, study. This reminds us that the book of acts gives only a partial picture of the early churchs. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. In chapter 21, paul will be falsely accused, nearly killed, and then arrested and thereby rescued by the roman authorities. Once enemies, philip and paul were now fellow preachers of gods gospel of. Acts 21 niv on to jerusalem after we had torn bible. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. A full chapter by chapter study would take more than six months, so feel free to select from our available lessons below.
Write the five key words in acts on the board overhead or powerpoint. Acts chapter 21 john karmelich receive bible study notes. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. A good study bible we recommend the following features. This web page contains lesson plans for a multiweek study of your choice. 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 21. Acts chapter 21 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Jesus christs life from the virgin birth to his ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection is the basis for the four gospels the books of matthew, mark, luke, and john. You can study the bible using notes sent to you by email from john karmelich. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. We have, with a great deal of pleasure, attended the apostle in his travels throughout the gentile nations to preach the gospel, and have seen a. The book of acts course a, lesson 4 free bible study.
Study the bible online using commentary on acts 12 and more. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. Acts 21 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Once you understand the issues, it leaves more questions than answers. Biblenotes the entire holy bible is summarized with easy. Through the spirit they urged paul not to go on to jerusalem. Acts bible study notes by email from john karmelich.
Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. In addition, this letter, the most jewish book in the entire new testament, is indicative of an 2 dake study notes, dakes study bible 3 ellsworth, r. He goes through highlights on abraham, isaac, jacob, joseph, moses, joshua, david, and solomon all in one chapter. David guzik commentary on acts 21, where paul arrives in jerusalem where he. Acts 21 commentary william barclays daily study bible.
Warnings on the journey to jerusalem 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. In the first four chapters we have seen god introduce the holy spirit, empowering the disciples and opening the hearts of people. Read acts 12 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. It covers primarily the activities of peter and paul, not those of all the apostles. 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. The remaining chapters of acts will be devoted to about four years of. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. In chapter 21, paul will be falsely accused, nearly killed, and then. Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 21 new king james version nkjv warnings on the journey to jerusalem. Whether theophilus was a disciple of christ is not stated explicitly. Roman commander acts 21 bible study questions handout acts 21.
It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. They told paul through the spirit not to go up to jerusalem. Acts 21 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. 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. The whole speech is kind of a summary of the story of the jewish people. Appraising advice and doing the will of god acts 21. Acts 21 new international version niv on to jerusalem. In acts 21, we come to the home stretch of the book of acts. Acts 21 niv on to jerusalem after we had torn bible gateway. Simon peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three. Acts chapter 21 john karmelich receive bible study. Acts 21 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Paul goes to jerusalem and is arrested, chapter 21. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyone objectives in studying this chapter 1 to explore the warnings that paul received as he journeyed.
It covers primarily the activities of peter and paul, not those of all the. Acts study noteschapter 1 watchtower online library. The office of priest in the old testament began with aaron and his sons lev. Studies in the book of acts previous page next page. A verse in chapter 21 gives an argument that paul went against the will of the spirit. 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. On his first missionary journey about nine years earlier, paul, along with barnabas and john mark, had encountered on cyprus the sorcerer elymas, who opposed their preaching. Herod, arrayed in royal apparel in a garment so wrought with silver, that the rays of the rising sun striking upon, and being reflected from it, dazzled the eyes of the beholders. When we had sighted cyprus, we passed it on the left, sailed to syria, and landed at tyre. Apparently, the ship was passing the sw end of the island of cyprus as it sailed eastward toward tyre.
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