The acts of the apostles camp hill church of christ. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. The puzzle is that the book of acts never specifically mentions a visit by paul to. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book. Discussion notes chapter 8 introduction our study of the book of acts has been informative and challenging. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20.
A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. It covers primarily the activities of peter and paul, not those of all the. Paul has begun his journeys among the gentile world of asia minor in western turkey. One is simply to strengthen believers as witnesses to the work and life of jesus, both in history and in their lives. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 20 and more. He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in greece. Acts 20 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 20 in plain english. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. The following day we arrived at samos and stayed at trogyllium. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. A study of the acts of the apostles page 1 lesson one preparations for the beginning of the church a.
Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1. Paul goes to jerusalem and is arrested, chapter 21 i. Because some jews had plotted against him just as he was about to sail for syria, he decided to go back through macedonia. This book is a compilation of 12 thirty minute tv program transcripts, broken down into 3 lessons, with each lesson containing 4 programs. Studies in acts chapters 1 3 by francis dixon study verses. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. There is much, even in the life of the apostle paul, that is not described not to mention the life and. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. They may have also studied the life of jesus from some of the accounts of his life.
David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document. A short time after the tumult caused by demetrius was over, paul met with the disciples to encourage them. Acts of the apostles chapter twenty objectives in studying. The lesson covers pauls farewell to believers as he heads toward jerusalem and the story of eutychus following to his death during pauls late night preaching. Bible study of acts chapter 20 in plain english that everyone can understand. Acts 20 commentary william barclays daily study bible. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays. The book is a continuation of the gospel written by luke. The following lesson is a continuation of the journey through the book of acts. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Paul departed on his trip to jerusalem via greece see note on 19. It thrills our heart to know that folks are learning, and so many are writing and calling and telling us that for the first they are beginning to see the difference between god dealing with israel and the church. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts 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. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul. He had in mind to revisit northern and southern greece macedonia and achaia and then go on to jerusalem and rome. From pauls life the students will be challenged to live a trustworthy life before others. I have preached to you and instructed you both in public and in your homes, 21 urging both jews and greeks to turn to god and to believe in our lord jesus. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for.
The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. In doing gods work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. How many disciples sailed ahead to wait for paul at troas, located on the. Acts 20 new international version niv through macedonia and greece. Acts 20 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Acts study noteschapter 20 watchtower online library. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22.
And when the jews plotted against him as he was about to sail to syria, he decided to return through macedonia. And as we saw in the closing part of the last lesson peter is still very much on covenant ground. David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in ephesus by recounting his work among them before he leaves the area. Throughout acts, we have seen certain principals that have remained consistent.
The rioting in ephesus acts 19 had convinced paul to move on, so he went westward across the aegean sea to macedonia modern. In many ways acts is the most exciting book in the new testament because it is full of movement and interest. It has challenged our theology and the depth of our relationship with christ and the holy spirit. Uploads onto youtube by lesfeldickministries and rome gray. Lukes use of the first person pronoun us indicates that he rejoined paul at philippi. Through faith by taking god at his word we understand and know.
Acts study noteschapter 1 watchtower online library. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. In light of these things, paul focused on his work to continue proclaiming the gospel. This is shortly after pentecost and if you watch the language you will see that peter is still addressing jew only, the nation of israel. Lesson one part i last study in acts lets turn to acts chapter 18. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. Hes crossed over into greece, then down the coastline to athens. Study acts 20 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Pauls defense before the mob at jerusalem, chapter 22. When the uproar had ended, paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for macedonia. Study guide for acts 20 by david guzik blue letter bible. Study 1 going through the book of acts words of life. Acts chapter 20 kjv king james version little children, it is the last time. Acts chapter 20 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
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