These chapters change from the use of the third person they to the use of the first person we. We read his prophetic words in acts chapter 20 verses 22 through 24. Acts 21 on to jerusalem after we had torn bible gateway. Acts 24 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Drusilla was the youngest, her sisters being bernice see below and mariamne. Special insight and inspiration straight from the presidents desk. And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day.
Besides linking the gospel narratives on the one hand and the apostolic letters on the. It takes every epic game and juncture of mays life and career and gives it tremendous. New willie mays book gives much insight to his life and times. And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the sadducees, came upon them, 2. Featuring maps, timelines, personal stories, holy land images, and most of all, versebyverse explanations of bible books, swindolls living insights is a landmark series filled with drama, power, and. One story in two parts reformed theological college. Felix was married to drusilla, the daughter of herod agrippa i acts 24. This is the title by which one of the bible books has been called since the second century c. Luke wrote the third gospel and acts in the city of antioch, syria.
The high priest before whom paul was brought in the procuratorship of felix acts 23. The surprising truth about how others see us, how we see ourselves, and why the answers matter more than we think kindle edition by eurich, tasha. Insights on acts explores the expansion of the early church throughout the roman world in the continuing 15volume swindolls living insights new testament commentary series. As i read though chapter 24 and the post, i first thought that it was odd that felix did not do more with paul. The book of acts, which continues the narrative that luke began in his gospel, is especially important because it was the first written history of the christian church. Married, when about fourteen, to azizus king of emeza, she had been seduced from her husband by felix, who had employed for his evil purpose a certain impostor and magician, simon by name, jos. Divination is the act of foretelling, or pretending to foretell, the future by using. With his combination of rocksolid scholarship and storyteller imagery and passion, chuck swindoll has a gift for making gods word make sense. His deep insight, signature easygoing style, and humor bring a warmth.
Even the resurrection chapter of 1 corinthians 15 doesnt discuss the. He seems a little bit of a slimball, having a reputation for cruelty, persuaded drusilla to leave her husband for him and hoped that money would be given him by. The roman commander found out, and sent paul, under guard to. It covers primarily the activity of peter and paul, rather than that of all the apostles in general. He receives a divine assurance that he shall go to rome. Insights on acts swindolls living insights new testament. The chief captain chiliarch who commanded the roman troops in jerusalem, and sent paul under guard to the. Paul defended himself to felix against the false charge of sedition. V an alexandrian by race for born at alexandria, a.
Study guide for acts 24 by david guzik blue letter bible. This story provides us with insight into the early years of jesus life. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of. In acts 24 paul is transferred to the governor felix for protection from the. The third of five defenses which marked the early part of pauls period of imprisonment is given in this chapter, the same being a formal arraignment and trial before the procurator felix at caesarea, about 58 a. As i read though chapter 24 and the post, i first thought that it was. Acts 3 new international version niv peter heals a lame beggar. The dispute between the men from judea and paul and barnabas. Ted kirnbauer acts 2426 102515 acts 2426 an overview paul, on the last day of a vow in chapter 22, entered the temple for ceremonial cleansing and was taken into custody by the romans because some jews from asia had made accusations against him and stirred up a mob who wanted to drag him out of the temple to kill him. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1.
Chapter 10 of the book of acts covers a kaleidoscope of christian teaching in the story of the conve. If, in these final chapters of acts, god is using the unbelief and opposition of. Intro to acts biblica the international bible society. Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through jesus the resurrection from the dead. Peter is not mentioned in acts after the account of the council. Acts 21 new international version niv on to jerusalem. The swindoll study bible offers the best of chuck swindolls insight, wit, and biblical wisdom as you study gods word. Although many listeners know and love chuck swindoll through his radio broadcasts, chuck also has a farreaching, prolific writing ministry with more than. 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.
Some thoughts on the book of acts and pauline theology. This neverbeforereleased volume draws on gold medallion awardwinner chuck swindolls 50 years of experience with studying and preaching gods word. After five days, ananias the high priest, the elders, and one tertullus, an orator, come to caesarea to accuse paul, acts 24. Some 40 jews planned to ambushkill paul under the pretense of another trial.
Acts concerns the very vital period in christian history between the resurrection of jesus and the death of the apostle paul, the time when christian ideas and beliefs were. In these chapters, paul gave five speeches defending himself before religious and civil. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading insight. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. 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 next day we went to rhodes and from there to patara. Simon was the samaritan sorcerer who professed conversion to christianity and sought to buy an apostleship. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Felix, having heard his defense, proposes to leave the final determination of it till claudius lysias should come down. Notes for acts chapter 2425a page 2 of 3 a summary of chapter 24 and 25. Certain men came down from judea and taught the brethren, unless you are circumcised according. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. Acts 3 niv peter heals a lame beggar bible gateway.
The compound word is not found in any greek version of the old testament, but meets us again in acts 15. Discuss verses 7 and 8 from different versions of the bible. It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. All people are from the blood line of adam and eve. Chucks warm, personal style comes across throughout its pages. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 24 acts 24. For insights on jewishchristian understanding that the messiah christ had to. Acts chapter 24 describes pauls trial before felix, the roman governor of judea, who had already heard something about what christians believed. Paul gladly makes his defense because felixs long tenure in palestine has provided experience, knowledge and insight on jewish affairs. Both the gospel of luke and the book of acts are addressed to theophilus. The question meets us whether the prayer is addressed to the lord jesus, as with a recollection of his insight into the hearts of men john 2. Sssh the book of acts misunderstood, maligned, mistreated, and often reviled, paul nevertheless pressed on in faith.