Some 40 jews planned to ambushkill paul under the pretense of another trial. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 24 acts 24. Other passages must have a relationship with the context at hand, such as a scriptural quotation or reference in the passage at hand. How can our culture and understanding of life affect the way we interpret the bible. Acts chapter 24 questions for discussion the living word. Each study is designed to first teach the leaders the passage and then provide them with questions they can use to lead their group through a process of selfdiscovered learning. Discuss verses 7 and 8 from different versions of the bible. Jesus of nazareth, a man approved of god among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which god did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts, chapter 24 king james version christian answers. Acts 24 is the twentyfourth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. The roman commander found out, and sent paul, under guard to caesarea 20 miles away. Acts chapter 16 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Jun 30, 2014 this is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on acts chapter 27.
Sep 07, 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 author of acts had written a former account of jesus life. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. In fact, luke writes acts with the assumption that the book of luke had been read acts 1. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 28 acts 28. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Start studying an introduction to the new testament chapter 24. Felix, having heard his defense, proposes to leave the final determination of it till claudius lysias should come down. What can we learn and apply from the book of acts today. It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles.
This is the third in a series of three smallgroup bible study discussion guides luke 19, luke 1024 and selected portions of acts which explore the meaning of witness. For the following reasons, luke is generally considered to be the inspired author of acts. Acts 24 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Pauls family probably did possess substantial resources, having sent paul abroad to study. As you have testified about me in jerusalem, so you must also testify in. Notes for acts chapter 2425a page 2 of 3 a summary of chapter 24 and 25. Acts chapter 21 kjv king james version also note, these were believing jews who were zealous for the law. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic. Workbook on the book of acts the church of christ in. In acts 24, tertullus, an orator, is employed by the high priest to present a convincing case against paul to the governor felix.
The following night the lord stood near paul and said, take courage. We left on a ship whose home port was adramyttium on the northwest coast of the province of asia. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 24 introduction it seems likely that chapter 24 as written by luke is a condensed version of what was said at pauls trial before felix. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Study of acts discussion notes chapter 19 introduction without question, chapter 19 of acts has been the most difficult lesson to prepare for our discussion. But he did not start off as a hero to the church of god, but rather a villain. William neil, the acts of the apostles, the new century bible commentary, page 233. Acts of the apostles chapter twentyfive objectives in studying this chapter 1 to consider the circumstances in which paul appealed to caesar 2 to observe paul before king agrippa summary shortly after festus arrived in caesarea, he went to jerusalem. A major figure in the book of acts and the new testament is the apostle paul.
Acts chapter 25 1 and after five days ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named tertullus, who informed the governor against paul. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. Acts of the apostles 27, new living translation nlt. Verse 9 were these jews consciously lying to the governor. Chapter 2 the book of acts the book of acts is our most detailed primary source for the missionary career of the apostle paul. The second is to serve as preparation for urbana96. If the book of acts were butted up to the book of luke with no chapter or verse divisions, the two books would seamlessly meld together. How did the residents of jerusalem react to the church. In order to appreciate the importance of acts as a historical source, we must first confirm the fact that the book is the. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap.
Acts chapter 28 1 and when it was determined that we should sail into italy, they delivered paul and certain other prisoners unto one named julius, a centurion of augustus band. Acts chapter 20 picks up following a situation of civil unrest. This is a bible study given by his grace bishop youssef on acts chapter 27. 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. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. If the book of acts were gone, there would be nothing to replace it the last recorded fact about jesus in the gospel of matthew is the resurrection. It includes the idea of predicting the future, but this is only a part of it. Paul spoke to his disciples and gave them words of encouragement before he left for macedonia. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts 24 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.
Davidistre abstract% thistrainingcoursestudiesthebook ofacts toprovideinsightintotheway theearlychurchworkedand. Even the resurrection chapter of 1 corinthians 15 doesnt discuss the. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. The high priest and chief men informed festus of paul.
Acts 24 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Acts, chapter 4 king james version christian answers. After discovering plots against him in there, he decided to travel back to macedonia. What was the effect of the incident with the viper. Acts chapter 15 questions for discussion the living.
It has taken the reading of multiple commentaries and prayerful consideration to lead a discussion on the subject matter. David guzik commentary on acts 24, the record of the apostle pauls trial before the roman ruler felix, and his bold defense of the gospel. He preached to the people there and then traveled onwards to greece. As you have testified about me in jerusalem, so you must also testify in rome. Acts 24 niv pauls trial before felix five days bible gateway. Paul is accused of seditionhe answers in defense of his life and doctrinehe teaches felix of righteousness, temperance, and the judgment to. The body of christ has always been made up of both the natural and spiritual seed even unto our present day. Post navigation a study of the book of acts by pastor j. Results page 1 of 3 introduction the key verse to the whole chapter and the rest of the book of acts. What else occurred, and how was it different from pauls usual experience in a new place.
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