Notes for acts chapter 2425a page 2 of 3 a summary of chapter 24 and 25. Told from paul s point of view, this book follows all four of paul s journeys through asia and southern europe. From the perspective of the book of acts as a whole, chapter 20 marks an important transition in pauls life. It is the finishers that overcome obstacles and make a difference for christ. At this point in acts 24, he has been transported away from jerusalem by the roman officials. However acts chapter 27 is not the end but the beginning of the church, in fact acts is still going on, for we are now the church acting, we are now the bringers of the gospel, instrument of righteousness to be used by god for his glory. On one of these journeys i was going to damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. The acts of the apostles is the second book written by st. In a continuing series of sermons from the book of acts, philip aust covers chapter 24. Acts spends several chapters on this which ill try to summarize and interpret. The roman commander found out, and sent paul, under guard to.
This chapter includes the events around pauls arrest by the romans at the instigation of the jewish sanhedrin and his defense to the roman governor felix. Acts chapter 24 coffmans commentary of the new testament. 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. The book of actspauls later travels bible and archaeology. This chapter includes the events around paul s arrest by the romans at the instigation of the jewish sanhedrin and his defense to the roman governor felix. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. After five days, ananias the high priest, the elders, and one tertullus, an orator, come to caesarea to accuse paul, acts 24.
Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven. Mar 05, 2012 the following lesson is a continuation of the journey through the book of acts. Jul 22, 2016 this bible story shows the catalyst for paul s ministry. Paul writes about the gift called tongues in 1 corinthians chapters 12 and 14. Evidence and pauls journeys paperback january 24, 2001. As a second volume to luke s gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts 24 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. Acts recounts pauls three major missionary journeys throughout the roman empire, but pauls epistles tell of several side trips and other excursions that are unmentioned in acts. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt.
Paul has persevered to the end of his travels in acts and so have you. After a weeks stay with friends, the centurion and pauls party travel along the appian way towards rome. Pauls going on a trip to rome soon to talk up jesus. The book of acts opens where the gospel record of luke left off compare luke chapter 24 with acts chapter 1. 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.
For the first time, all the historical details of pauls journeys are found in a single book written for the general reader. In these chapters, paul gave five speeches defending himself before religious and civil. Pauls dealings with noted individuals who are also written about in pagan and jewish historical accounts. In caesarea about 60 miles northwest of jerusalem, felix has sent for pauls accusers. Chapter 27 ends with paul, under house arrest, just writing epistles of the new testament. Its based on many chapters in acts but focuses primarily on his conversion in acts 9. Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. Chronologically, it would probably be inserted between acts 15. Upon their arrival, paul appears before him for a hearing. The following lesson is a continuation of the journey through the book of acts. Acts 14 pauls first missionary journey mission work. Acts 2426 niv pauls trial before felix five days bible gateway. Chronology of apostle pauls journeys and epistles matthew mcgee.
He also continued to provide a portbyport travel guide of pauls trip. This is why the book of acts ends in such an openended way. Pauls 4th missionary journey and i dont mean his trip to rome. An understanding of the chronological order of events in paul s ministry can be very valuable as a tool for the study of acts and paul s epistles.
Pauls first missionary journey begins, and he strikes elymas the sorcerer blind. Pauls travels shares the story of paul from the new testament. The book could not have been written until after pauls imprisonment at rome, since it brings down the history to that event. Now when much time was spent in making this little way, and the season of the year was so far advanced, that sailing was now dangerous on account of the tempestuous weather usual at that season. Preparations for a worldwide witnessing work address to theophilus jesus shows himself during 40 days and speaks about gods kingdom jesus instructs the apostles to stay in jerusalem and wait for the promised holy spirit jesus answers the apostles question about when the kingdom will be restored to israel jesus commissions the apostles to be witnesses of him to the ends of the. After discovering plots against him in there, he decided to travel back to macedonia. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts 24 niv bible five days later the high priest ananias. Acts overview abbots illustrated new testament bible.
In addition, pauls journey to rome helped fulfill jesuss commission to the apostles to take the gospel unto the uttermost part of the earth acts 1. May 24, 2017 theres a story in chapter 24 of acts, and verse 25, where the apostle paul is brought before the roman governor by the name of felix and felixs wife, drusilla, who was a jew. In fact, he was one of pauls last faithful friends 2 tim 4. Then he ordered him to be kept under guard in herods palace. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. Acts 24 niv pauls trial before felix five days bible gateway. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 24 acts 24.
Verse 9 luke also described this event in his gospel luke 24. Luke is again writing to theophilus to tell him what happened concerning the lord jesus christs earthly ministry and his apostles ministry once. The book of acts and the epistles of paul sometimes tell us the length of time between one event and another. An understanding of the chronological order of events in pauls ministry can be very valuable as a tool for the study of acts and pauls epistles. Acts chapter 20 picks up following a situation of civil unrest. In the final video in our acts series, we trace pauls final journey to jerusalem. Paul spoke to his disciples and gave them words of encouragement before he left for macedonia. 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. Although he tries to get to know other converted people in jerusalem, the brethren are suspicious of him and stay away acts 9. Acts 14 pauls first missionary journey mission work and map. Acts chapter 20 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
For the first time, all the historical details of paul s journeys are found in a single book written for the general reader. Pauls trial before felix five days later the high priest ananias went down to caesarea with some of the elders and a lawyer named tertullus, and. In caesarea about 60 miles northwest of jerusalem, felix has sent for paul s accusers. Some 40 jews planned to ambushkill paul under the pretense of another trial. Acts chapter 25 kjv king james version 1 now when festus was come into the province, after three days he ascended from caesarea to jerusalem 2 then the high priest and the chief of the jews informed him against paul, and besought him. Pauls imprisonment, release, and death acts 2428, 5765 ad. Knowing the paul would not take him along on his next journey surely had an.
He had beheaded the apostle james and intended to kill the apostle peter. Nineteenyearold drusillas father was the king herod of acts 12. Told from pauls point of view, this book follows all four of pauls journeys through asia and southern europe. According to the bible dictionary, the church under direction of peter and the. Thanks to the modern tools of archaeology, researchers have found much cultural, historical and geographical background material that supports the biblical account of pauls trips through the mediterranean world.
When john had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of israel. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study. It s based on many chapters in acts but focuses primarily on his conversion in acts 9. The first six verses give a summary of many months of paul s travels. Acts 14 pauls first missionary journey gives us a introduction of the importance of missions inthe local church, reasons the church center moved from jerusalem to antioch and a. Paul is in chains, he has been accused by the jews of false actions, or hes been lied about, and paul has to make his case before felix the roman governor down at. Acts, chapter 24 united states conference of catholic bishops. That is where the book of acts ends, but it is not the end of the story. The essential 100 bible challenge16the travels of paul. From pauls life the students will be challenged to live a trustworthy life before others. Yes, according to acts, paul embarked on three missionary journeys. The pharisees take pauls side for a bit good work, paul, but things start to get out of control and the romans remove paul from the room and take him back to prison. Luke was from antioch but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east.
This bible story was made as part of the miracle of. Dec, 2014 in a continuing series of sermons from the book of acts, philip aust covers chapter 24. Acts 14 pauls first missionary journey gives us a introduction of the importance of missions inthe local church, reasons the church center moved from jerusalem to antioch and a map of pauls first missionary trip. The book could not have been written until after paul s imprisonment at rome, since it brings down the history to that event. Paul s travels shares the story of paul from the new testament. But luke referred to the offering only once, in an aside in pauls speech before felix 24. The roman commander found out, and sent paul, under guard to caesarea 20 miles away. Book of acts bible study notes pastor steve bolewine pastor steve acts bible study lesson 17. To list beginning events of pauls first missionary journey and the meanings of the colors of the wordless book to discuss how people will try to stop us from telling others about the gospel materials. The high priest ananias brings a mouthpiece, tertullus the attorney, to represent their cause. Chronology of apostle paul s journeys and epistles matthew mcgee. Chapters 2728 narrate pauls fourth missionary journey through malta to rome. The never ending story chapter 28 congratulations paul has persevered to the end of his travels in acts and so have you. We do not know of lukes activities during pauls last travels, but we do know that he was with paul when paul was again in prison in rome awaiting his execution.
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. Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts 27. Inductive bible study form, create a wordless book if you do not have one already or you can use a bracelet or other form of telling the. Apostle paul passionate discipleship, an email bible study. Felix, having heard his defense, proposes to leave the final determination of it till claudius lysias should come down. Acts 24 is the twentyfourth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. He is traveling from ephesus to jerusalem but in a very symbolic these two cities represent pauls transition from full time missionary to full time prisoner. That night, paul hears god tell him that things are gonna be fine. Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word. Barnabas, a disciple known for encouraging others, takes paul to the apostles and. Paul defended himself to felix against the false charge of sedition.
Jan 24, 2001 paul s dealings with noted individuals who are also written about in pagan and jewish historical accounts. In addition, pauls journey to rome helped fulfill jesuss commission to the apostles to. Discuss verses 7 and 8 from different versions of the bible. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. This bible story shows the catalyst for pauls ministry. The third of five defenses which marked the early part of paul s 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. These verses describe events after peters escape from prison. The first six verses give a summary of many months of pauls travels. Theres a story in chapter 24 of acts, and verse 25, where the apostle paul is brought before the roman governor by the name of felix and felixs wife, drusilla, who was a jew. He preached to the people there and then traveled onwards to greece. Followers of jesus were also referred to as nazarenes acts 24. Praise god because he has brought you to the conclusion of the book and ask him to clearly show you any additional lessons from the last chapter of acts.