1. Resolution Execution Asian Conflict Charge Subsequent Riot Subsequent Riot Movement toward Jerusalem and Jerusalem conflict 20:1-21:14 1. Ministry- Churches of Macedonia and Achaia (20:1-6) 2. Ministry- Church at Trios (20:7-12) 3. Ministry- Church (elders) at Ephesus (20:13-37) 4. Ministry- Church at Tyre (21:1-6) 5. Ministry- Church at Caesarea (21:7-14) Movement toward Jerusalem and Jerusalem conflict 20:1-21:14 1. Ministry- Churches of Macedonia and Achaia (20:1-6) 2. Ministry- Church at Trios (20:7-12) 3. Ministry- Church (elders) at Ephesus (20:13-37) 4. Ministry- Church at Tyre (21:1-6) 5. Ministry- Church at Caesarea (21:7-14) Note: Movement toward Jerusalem, and repeated anticipations (20:3) and predictions of affliction there (20:25,38; 21:4,10-14) 19:21 22 19:23 27 19:28 19:41 Acts 19:21-21:14 Paul sets out for Rome; It is necessary to go to Rome

2. Major Relationships: A Causation Paul’s Resolution (19:21-22) (Cause) Qs.- B Preparation/Realization Asian Conflict (19:23-41) (Preparation) Qs.- C Recurrence - Pastoral Motif. In this section, Paul is no longer engaged in evangelism (i.e., initial conversions; now he is totally occupied w/exhorting the disciples (20:1,18-35), strengthening and comforting the churches (20:2,12), breaking bread (20:7), and staying and speaking with the disciples (20:6,7-12,17-37; 21:1-14) Qs.- D Climax Major Relationships: A Causation Paul’s Resolution (19:21-22) (Cause) Qs.- B Preparation/Realization Asian Conflict (19:23-41) (Preparation) Qs.- C Recurrence - Pastoral Motif. In this section, Paul is no longer engaged in evangelism (i.e., initial conversions; now he is totally occupied w/exhorting the disciples (20:1,18-35), strengthening and comforting the churches (20:2,12), breaking bread (20:7), and staying and speaking with the disciples (20:6,7-12,17-37; 21:1-14) Qs.- D Climax References to anticipated conflict and afflictions at Jerusalem (20:1-21:14) (Realization) Paul’s execution of the resolution (19:23-21:14) (Effect) Paul’s execution of the resolution (19:23-21:14) (Effect) Arrival in Judea, w. most complete prophecy of affliction, and w. the disciples’ acquiescence to the “will of the Lord” (21:7-14) Movement toward Jerusalem, w. sorrow of disciples over Paul’s anticipated afflictions there (19:21-21:6) Qs. - Movement toward Jerusalem, w. sorrow of disciples over Paul’s anticipated afflictions there (19:21-21:6) Qs. -

3. The Miletus Farewell Speech (20:17-38) Arrival of Elders (17-18a) (Prep n ) Historical/Biographical Review - Paul (18b-27)(Cause) A Paul’s past actions/behavior in Asia (18b-21) B Paul’s present journey to Jerusalem (22-27) Exhortation - Ephesian Elders- “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock…” (28-32,esp. v.28) Historical/Biographical Review- Paul (33-35)(Cause) Paul’s life lived in remembrance of Jesus’ words Departure of Paul (36-38) The Miletus Farewell Speech (20:17-38) Arrival of Elders (17-18a) (Prep n ) Historical/Biographical Review - Paul (18b-27)(Cause) A Paul’s past actions/behavior in Asia (18b-21) B Paul’s present journey to Jerusalem (22-27) Exhortation - Ephesian Elders- “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock…” (28-32,esp. v.28) Historical/Biographical Review- Paul (33-35)(Cause) Paul’s life lived in remembrance of Jesus’ words Departure of Paul (36-38) Paul called ( metekale,sato )- Elders of Ephesian church They came - Him Caus n “As I have done…” “So you must do” “As I have done…” Condition- Ephesian elders sorrowful ( ovdunw,menoi ) Reason- (Primarily)- See Paul’s face no more (Possibly- Climax) Reason- (Primarily)- See Paul’s face no more (Possibly- Climax) Subst n (comparative caus n ) (comparative subst n )

4. Miletus Farewell Speech (20:17-38) I. Historical/Biographical Review- Paul (18b-27) A. Paul’s past actions/behavior in Asia (18b-21) You yourselves know ( evpi,stasqe ) 1. Faithfulness to the Lord (18b-19) a. How ( pw/j ) lived among you (General) b. Serving- Lord (Particular) Miletus Farewell Speech (20:17-38) I. Historical/Biographical Review- Paul (18b-27) A. Paul’s past actions/behavior in Asia (18b-21) You yourselves know ( evpi,stasqe ) 1. Faithfulness to the Lord (18b-19) a. How ( pw/j ) lived among you (General) b. Serving- Lord (Particular) Extent of time- From first day- Asia Duration of time- All the time Manner- All humility- Tears Circumstances- Trials ( peirasmw/n ) <-- Plots of Jews Note parallel construction Faithfulness to work of God among Ephesians (particular means)

5. 2. Faithfulness to Ephesians (20-21) a. How ( w`j )- Did not shrink ( u`pesteila,mhn ) (General) b. Testifying (Particular) B. Paul’s present journey to Jerusalem (22-27) 1. Character- Journey- Bound- Jerusalem a. Anticipation (22-23) b. Acceptance (24) c. Assurance - Know- See my face no more (25) 2. Consequent Declaration (26-27) 2. Faithfulness to Ephesians (20-21) a. How ( w`j )- Did not shrink ( u`pesteila,mhn ) (General) b. Testifying (Particular) B. Paul’s present journey to Jerusalem (22-27) 1. Character- Journey- Bound- Jerusalem a. Anticipation (22-23) b. Acceptance (24) c. Assurance - Know- See my face no more (25) 2. Consequent Declaration (26-27) Declaring you- Profitable Teaching publicly- House to house Persons- Jews and Greeks Object Repentance -> God Faith -> Lord Jesus Christ Neg.- Do not know- Befall me Pos.- Except- Spirit testifies Relative unimportance- my life- No value/precious Relative importance- Accomplish course/ministry received from Lord Jesus Testify- Innocent of blood of all Part. Subst n - Did not shrink ( u`pesteila,mhn ) Declaring whole counsel of God (cf.v.20-21) (Climax) Part. Subst n - Did not shrink ( u`pesteila,mhn ) Declaring whole counsel of God (cf.v.20-21) (Climax) vs. Imprisonment Afflictions

6. Miletus Farewell Speech II. Exhortation- Ephesian Elders (28-32) A. Exhortation- Take heed ( prose,cete ) (28) 1. To yourselves 2. To all flock ( poimni,w ) (inclusive scope) Substantiation- a. Commission-H.S. made you overseers ( evpisko,pouj ) b. Purpose-Commission-Care for Church of God ( poimai,nein ) c. Value- Obtained- Blood of his own son B. Cause-Exhortation: Prediction of future threat/danger (29-30) 1. Time- After my departure ( a;fixi,n ) 2. Conditions C. Further Exhortation- Be alert Particular means- Remembering- Constantly admonished you- tears- 3 yrs. (cf.v.19) D. Commendation-Assurance -> God/Word of his grace (32) Miletus Farewell Speech II. Exhortation- Ephesian Elders (28-32) A. Exhortation- Take heed ( prose,cete ) (28) 1. To yourselves 2. To all flock ( poimni,w ) (inclusive scope) Substantiation- a. Commission-H.S. made you overseers ( evpisko,pouj ) b. Purpose-Commission-Care for Church of God ( poimai,nein ) c. Value- Obtained- Blood of his own son B. Cause-Exhortation: Prediction of future threat/danger (29-30) 1. Time- After my departure ( a;fixi,n ) 2. Conditions C. Further Exhortation- Be alert Particular means- Remembering- Constantly admonished you- tears- 3 yrs. (cf.v.19) D. Commendation-Assurance -> God/Word of his grace (32) Substantiation- Able Build you up (strength) Give you inheritance- those sanctified (perseverance) (Ultimate cause and means) General-Fierce wolves come in among you-not sparing flock ( tou/ poimni,ou ) Specific-From among you Persons-Speaking perverse things ( diestramme,na ) Purpose-Draw away disciples- after them Substantiation Note recurrence of sheep imagery through- out Causation Subst n

7. Miletus Farewell Speech III. Historical/Biographical Review-Paul (33-35)-Money and Possessions A. Negative - Coveted - No ones- B. Positive (34-35) Miletus Farewell Speech III. Historical/Biographical Review-Paul (33-35)-Money and Possessions A. Negative - Coveted - No ones- B. Positive (34-35) Silver Gold Apparel Actions- My own hands ministered Example Scope-All things Shown you necessary Toil- Help weak Remember- Words of Lord Jesus- More blessed give Receive vs. Caus n vs. (33) My need Those with me Note: Recurrence of “know,” “testify,” “remember” (Inst n )