He had planned in advance to walk to assos by land, which was only a distance of about 20miles. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. In this book we see the first mention of the dispensation of the holy spirit and jesus command to take his gospel to all the world. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66. In doing gods work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 20 introduction as you know, our staff rotates writing the article in the weekly newsletter that is passed out each sunday. Paul thought it worth while to bestow five days in going to troas, though. Content includes book studies on luke, ephesians, thessalonians, james, 1 samuel, john, and acts. Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. So many wonderful songs and many from my worn out lp were included in the mix as well. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days.
Acts 20 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 caesarea became a great grecoroman urban center as well, with pagan temples, a theater, hippodrome or circus, and amphitheater. The book of acts is the first history of the christian church. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Luke begins with a global perspective, dating the birth of jesus to the reign of the roman emperors in luke 2. How did god through paul turn a potentially devastating and terrible situation around to an encouraging and comforting one. The commanders conclusion that paul was that egyptian is perhaps not too unreasonable, given the circumstances. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts 20 niv bible when the uproar had ended, paul sent. There is only one outside source i will occasionally use to help clarify some definitions of words, and that is noah websters 1828 american dictionary of the english language. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, 2,3. Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. It was awesome to find this two cd set of 2nd chapter of acts. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Think about those even in the past decade in ministry who have reached celebrity status only to present a new revelation or worse a heresy that there is no hell or that the bible is not. The structure of the books of luke and acts are closely tied.
Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 20 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 20 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Acts 20 niv through macedonia and greece when the bible. As if trying to hang on as long as they could, they go to the ship with him. This verse is talking of those coming up within the ranks of ministry.
The early chapters, set in jerusalem, describe the day of pentecost the coming of the holy spirit and the growth of the church in jerusalem. It records the third missionary journey of paul the apostle. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. The first six verses give a summary of many months of pauls travels. The city had elaborate sewer and water systems as well as paved streets. Paul and luke sail from philippi, and in five days reach troas, where they meet their brethren from asia, and abide there seven days, 6. Acts 20 background information with maps and images. It traces christianity from its beginnings in jerusalem, following jesus resurrection, to the arrest of the. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. The book begins with the ascension of jesus and goes on through pauls jail time in rome, which opens his ministry to the church at rome. Mar 04, 2017 acts chapter 20 apostle pauls farewell\ pastor tom luitwieler 02262017. When the uproar had ended, paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for macedonia. Verses 16 tumults or opposition may constrain a christian to remove from his station or alter. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple.
Paul raises eutychus from deathpaul is free from the blood of all menhe predicts apostasy from within the churchhe reveals a teaching from. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. From there we see jesus ministry move from galilee 49, through samaria and judea 1019. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Joy bringer ministries audio sermons and teachings.
Chapter 20 focuses on 2 speeches paul gives to two groups of believers in two different. I am thrilled to have those songs to listen to again. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 the romans killed and captured many of the egyptians followers, though he escaped. Discussion on the book of acts chapter 20 from the king james bible online. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Acts chapter 20 kjv king james version little children, it is the last time. Jun 29, 2018 notes of my personal study in the book of acts.
Is there anything the holy spirit is leading you to do. Paul the apostle confesses his active part in the martyrdom of stephen 22. Acts of the apostles 20, new living translation nlt. He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in greece. Teaching the book of acts chapter 20, teaching series on the book of acts. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke the evangelist composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. I kept back nothing notwithstanding the dangers to which he was exposed, and the temptations he must have had to suppress those truths that were less acceptable to the unrenewed nature of man, or to the particular prejudices of the jews and the gentiles, he fully and faithfully, at all hazards, declared what he terms, acts 20.
Here is a summary and overview of the book of acts. Verses 16 tumults or opposition may constrain a christian to remove from his station or alter his purpose, but his work and his pleasure will be the same, wherever he goes. Acts chapter 25 commentary northwest college of the bible. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. The acts of the apostles often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth. It portrays the beginning of the church from its roots at pentecost fifty days after the lords resurrection, to paul being held under house arrest. Acts 20 new international version niv through macedonia and greece. The acts of apostles gives us a unique insight into how the church began. Though paul would be absent, the word of grace could build them up spiritually. Sep 15, 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. Acts chapter 20 questions for discussion the living word. Acts chapter 20 commentary northwest college of the bible.
He asked these men if they had ever been baptized with the holy spirit, but none of them fully understood what that meant. Lets say you were teaching a class or saying goodbye to younger college you have been. The book of acts records that after the resurrection of jesus, there were three more who came back to life. Acts 20 through macedonia and greece 1 when the uproar had ended, paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for macedonia. It consists of their catalog of music, plus live performances and early recordings. And when he had gone through those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came to greece. In addition, there are topical studies on issues such as spiritual leadership, gods redemptive plan, and old testament character studies. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. Acts 20 is the twentieth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the christian new testament of the bible. Acts chapter 20 apostle pauls farewell\ pastor tom luitwieler 02262017.
Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. Acts chapter 19 starts with paul entering the upper coasts of ephesus where he found men to become his disciples. Teaching the book of acts chapter 20 internet archive. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. Acts chapter 20 from macedonia and greece to jerusalem acts 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. Dec 17, 2016 acts 15 contains what is known as the jerusalem council. The beginning verses of acts make it clear that acts is a sequel of the story started in luke and written to the same man named theophilus, generally a title ascribed to highranking roman officials. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The tally of ten raised from the dead is the sum of three, three, one, and three.
Chapter 21 chapter 22 chapter 23 chapter 24 chapter 25. But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. Acts 20 commentary notes cole adds luke lists the names of the men who traveled with paul acts 20. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Paul departed on his trip to jerusalem via greece see note on 19. 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. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles.
He had in mind to revisit northern and southern greece macedonia and achaia and then go on to jerusalem and rome. 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. There is no single chapter that does not exhibit gods power and wisdom in operation. They were also present as ambassadors from the churches paul has founded among the gentiles, and were there to vouch for pauls good stewardship in regard to the collection destined for jerusalem.
It is to encourage and challenge the readers but it also. Acts chapter 20 coffmans commentary of the new testament. To make the picture abundantly clear, god has given us a hand picked record of the activities of the early church. Remember that for three years i never stopped warning each of you night and. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Luke, the author of the book of acts, and the other companions of the apostle paul on this missionary journey. Acts 20 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Corinthians and the book of romans were probably written during this time period.
Read acts 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Acts 20 nlt paul goes to macedonia and greece bible gateway. Luke was from antioch but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east. To understand what that was all about, lets begin by reading acts 15. Acts 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
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