2. The next day we went to Rhodes…. (Acts 21:1)

3. Paul’s 3 rd Missionary Journey

4. Paul & Philip Paul & Philip (21:8-9) Philip and Grecian widows (Acts 6) Philip & Samaria Philip & Ethiopian Both Paul and Philip stretched borders of the Kingdom Imagine their conversations!

5. To go or not to go…. Tyre – Through the Spirit they urged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem (4) Agabus – The Holy Spirit says, “In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles” (11) ?????

6. To go or not to go…. Luke – We…pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. (12) ?????

7. To go or not to go…. Paul – Now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. (20:22-23) ?????

8. To go or not to go…. Companions – When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.” (21:14) ?????

9. Jerusalem! The brothers received us warmly. (17) They praised God! (20) However…. (20)

10. The Lie They have been informed that you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to turn away from Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or live according to our customs. (21)

11. Question: Was it right for James to ask Paul to help with this vow?

12. Question: Was it right for Paul to agree to help with this vow?

13. Important: James was clear that he was not trying to bind the Law on Gentiles. (25)

14. The Temple Riot 12 years before the revolt Shortly after massacre (38) Series of bad Roman Leaders

15. Herod’s Temple in the 1 st Century

16. “No foreigner is to enter within the forecourt and the balustrade around the sanctuary. Whoever is caught will have himself to blame for his subsequent death.”

17. Found at the entrance to the Court of the Women 4 ½ foot wall Latin & Greek

18. Herod’s Temple in the 1 st Century

19. The Temple Riot Instigated by Asian Jews (27) Accused Paul of desecrating the Temple Tried to kill Paul

20. The Fortress Antonia and the Temple

21. The Temple Riot Romans arrived Confusion (34) Carried by soldiers (35) Away with him! (Lk. 23:18)

22. The Commander Do you speak Greek? (37) Aren’t you the Egyptian? (38) Paul, “I Am a Jew.” Allowed to speak