The Acts of the Apostles Acts 21 – Paul Travels To Jerusalem. (Conclusion of Third Journey) Sunday – March 3, 2019
Elders’ Suggestion To Paul: Acts 21:23ff cf. Num. 6 Consistent application: Acts 21:25, “As touching the Gentiles that have believed” cf. Acts 15:22 Paul had taught. Galatians 5:4; Galatians 2:11ff; Galatians 3:26ff The Law is fulfilled. Romans 7:4-6; 10:4; cf. Ephesians 2; Colossians 2 Solution: Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 7:19; 9:20- 23 Paul had circumcised Timothy. Acts 16:3 Paul refused to have Titus circumcised. Galatians 2:3
Trouble with the Jews (21:27ff): Added accusations against Paul. Brought a Gentile into the temple, defiling it. Acts 21:28ff Paul beaten. (21:30-31) Saved by the Chief Captain. (21:33ff) Claudius Lysias (Named in 23:26); cf. Romans 15:30-31 NOTE: Confusion. (verse 34; cf. 19:32) Claudius Lysias is confused. (21:38) Paul’s defense begins. (21:39ff) Paul beckoned with his hands. cf. 19:33; 12:17; 13:16