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Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

Lesson 51 – Toward Jerusalem 21:1-16 In Caesarea, Paul enters the house of Philip the evangelist vv. 8-9 One of “the seven” who had previously served the Hellenistic widows cp. 6:3-5 A father of 4 virgin daughters who prophesied cp. 2:14-21

Lesson 51 – Toward Jerusalem 21:1-16 In Caesarea, Paul enters the house of Philip the evangelist vv. 8-9 Apparently a resident of Caesarea for the past years cp. 8:40

Lesson 51 – Toward Jerusalem 21:1-16 Agabus comes to Philip’s house while Paul is there vv The same prophet who had earlier prophesied before Paul cp. 11:27-28 This prophecy was personal re: Paul…predicts his treatment in Jerusalem vv

Lesson 51 – Toward Jerusalem 21:1-16 Agabus comes to Philip’s house while Paul is there vv The brethren urged Paul not to go v. 12 Paul indicated he was willing to suffer, even die “for the name of the Lord Jesus” v. 13 The brethren accepted the Lord’s will v. 14

Lesson 51 – In Jerusalem 21:17-40 Paul is received “gladly” by the Jerusalem brethren v. 17 The next day, Paul meets with James & the elders, relating his journeys vv They glorified God, but also warned Paul re: what awaited him from the Jews vv

Lesson 51 – In Jerusalem 21:17-40 Their “plan” to protect Paul vv The Jews knew Paul had arrived They also knew he had been with Gentiles 4 Jews had already begun a ceremonial vow (purification…“consecration?”) Paul should join them to “appease” the Jews

Lesson 51 – In Jerusalem 21:17-40 The Jews’ response vv When the vow was almost over, Asian Jews “stir up the crowd” & apprehend him v. 27 They accuse Paul of trying “ruin” or “end” Judaism, and they also assume he had defiled the temple with a Gentile vv

Lesson 51 – In Jerusalem 21:17-40 The Jews’ response vv The Asian Jews were successful…the city was “aroused,” Paul was dragged out of the temple and immediately began to be beaten v. 30

Lesson 51 – In Jerusalem 21:17-40 The Roman’s response vv The news of the Jews mistreating Paul reached the Roman commander v. 31 He was forced to “rescue” Paul vv His attempts to find out what was happening only produced more confusion vv

Lesson 51 – In Jerusalem 21:17-40 The Roman’s response vv Paul asked the commander a question v. 37 He was surprised…he had already assumed Paul to be some other “troublemaker” v. 38 Paul convinced him he was not…he requested the chance to address the crowd vv

Lesson 52 – In Jerusalem 22:1-30 Paul’s address vv He speaks in the Hebrew dialect…it causes the crowd to grow silent vv. 1-2 cp. 21:40 He reminds them of… …his “Jewish pedigree” v. 3 …his former opposition to Christianity vv. 4-5

Lesson 52 – In Jerusalem 22:1-30 Paul’s address vv No doubt, Paul hoped to establish some sort of “connection” with this Jewish crowd He also relates to them the events that led to his conversion vv cp. 9:3-9 He reviewed the role Ananias played vv

Lesson 52 – In Jerusalem 22:1-30 Paul’s address vv Based upon the words the Lord told Ananias to say, Paul was to become a “witness” just like the original 12 v. 14 We also learn the “purpose” for N.T. baptism… to wash away sins v. 16 cp. 1 Pet 3:21

Lesson 52 – In Jerusalem 22:1-30 Paul’s address vv Paul relates another episode…after his return to Jerusalem following his conversion, he was told by the Lord to leave because the Jews would not give him a fair hearing vv He thought he could convince them vv

Lesson 52 – In Jerusalem 22:1-30 Paul’s address vv The Lord ordered Paul, “Go!! I will send you far away to the Gentiles” v. 21 The Jews’ response vv They listened “up until that word” They became “mob-like” again

Lesson 52 – In Jerusalem 22:1-30 The Roman commander reacts vv The scene “disintegrated” right before him He had to “rescue” Paul again v. 24a Still not knowing why the Jews were so opposed to Paul, he commanded Paul to be examined by scourging v. 24b

Lesson 52 – In Jerusalem 22:1-30 The Roman commander reacts vv While being stretched out for the scourging, Paul asked “Is it lawful to scourge a Roman who is uncondemned?” v. 25 Upon learning this, the soldiers halt their mistreatment of Paul vv

Lesson 52 – In Jerusalem 22:1-30 The Roman commander reacts vv Unable to scourge Paul, the commander’s “next move” was to bring him before the Sanhedrin v. 30 Perhaps such an assembly would reveal why the Jews were so opposed to Paul