The Book of Acts or The Acts of the Holy Spirit / The Apostles Personal Preparations 1. Read through Acts as a Historian a. Read up on the First Century World & note the History of the Times b. Read chapter by chapter paying attention to the setting and background of Acts 2. Read through Acts as a Newspaper Reporter report on the EVENTS a. Who is involved in this event? b. What is taking place? c. Where are they? d. When did this occur? e. Why did this happen? f. How is it explained?
The Book of Acts in Relation to the Gospels Jesus Came Jesus Went Holy Spirit Came In Heaven, Jesus Exalted by the Father (Philippians 2:9) On Earth, Jesus Exalted by the Spirit (John 16:14) Ascension GOSPEL OF CHRIST Pentecost ACTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Incarnation Resurrection Jesus Died for the World The Church Witnesses to the World
Acts traces the Transition from Old Covenant Living to New Covenant Living Jesus Ministry Jesus Death at Passover (AD 30) Jesus Ascension Holy Spirit Outpoured on Pentecost AD 70 Window Period from AD30-70 In the OT, People were saved by Faith in a Messiah who is to Come In the NT, People are saved by Faith in a Messiah who HAS Come
Author: Luke Date: about AD 61 Place: Rome Luke s Sources for Writing Acts OUTLINE OF ACTS EARLY DAYS TRANSITION MISSIONARY EXPANSION 28:16 6:1 8:1 9:1 9:32 11:24 11:25 16:10-17 20:5-21:18 27:1 LUKE S SOURCES WE WE WE Luke observed much of this entire section firsthand PAUL Peter & John, Mark, Mnason & others, plus written sources Paul & Philip Philip Paul Peter Paul & Barnabas
Tiberius 14 37 18 Caiaphas 36 Pontus Pilate 26 36 AD30 Church Established Chapter 1 JERUSALEM J U D E A N P R O C U R A T O R S Pentecost Stephen killed Jonathan 36-37 33 8 A C T S R O M A N E M P E R O R S Marcellus 36 38 Caligula 37 41 Marullus 38 40 H I G H P R I E S T S Theophilus 37 41 King Agrippa 40 44 Church Scattered Claudius 41 54 Fadus 44 46 Alexanxder 41 Simon 47 Matthias Elion Joseph James killed 46 48 Galatians 1Thessalonians 2Thessalonians Famine in Judea Cumanus Jeruslaem Council 48 52 Ananias 1Corinthians 2Corinthians Romans Felix Nero 54 68 52 58 Festus Ephesians Colossians Philemon Phillippians 58 61 Ishmael 58-60 47 61 Church Extended 31 YEARS OF CHURCH HISTORY JUDEA & SAMARIA 13 28 UTTERMOST PARTS Albinus 61 65 Joseph 60 Ananus Jesus 63 1Timothy Titus 2Timotny 30 33 44 46 49 56 61 64 66 67 68 70 Paul Arrested Paul at Rome Fire in Rome Paul rearrested Paul, Peter killed AD 70 Florus 66 Death of Nero Jerusalem destroyed
1. Reading Acts as a Historian Acts 1 Acts 2 Acts 3 Acts 4 Acts 5 Acts 6 Acts 7 Acts 8 Acts 9 Acts 10 Acts 11 Acts 12 Acts 13 Promise of the Holy Spirit & His Return / Jesus Ascension / Selection of Matthias / Peter speaks Apostles already believed / baptized / received the Holy Spirit (John 20:22) Day of Pentecost / Coming of the Holy Spirit (tongues) / Peter s Sermon / Birth of Church - 3,000 believed, baptized and many added daily Peter heals lame man / Peter preaches in Temple to Jews and proselytes Peter and John arrested / 5, 000 men believed / Peter (filled with HS) preaches to Council / Report to Church / Prayer / Church sharing / Barnabas gift / Prayer all filled with HS / many believed Ananias & Sapphira lied & died / Signs & wonders -- multitudes of men & women believed / Peter speaks before the Council / More believers added Deacons chosen / Stephen falsely accused / Disciples increasing greatly in Jerusalem / many priests becoming obedient to the faith Stephen s defence / Stephen stoned Persecution / Church scattered / Philip preaches in Samaria Samaritans believed & baptized / Peter & John laid hands on Samaritans & they received the Holy Spirit / Philip preached & Ethiopian Eunuch believed & baptized in water Saul s conversion (see ch 22, 26) / Ananias sent / Saul s early ministry / Church increasing / Peter heals Aeneas at Lydda & raised Dorcas at Joppa - All at Lydda & Sharon turned to the Lord / many in Joppa believed Peter & Cornelius Vision / Peter preaches the Holy Spirit fell on Cornelius & household spoke in tongues & baptized Peter defending Gentile Salvation / Gospel spoken to Greeks at Antioch - Many Greeks in Antioch turned to the Lord / more believed through Barnabas / Agabus prophecy / Church sent Contribution Persecution by Herod / James killed / Peter imprisoned & freed (Rhoda) / Herod s death / Church grows and multiplies Paul s First Missionary Journey / Paul preaches Sergius Paulus believed / Paul turns to Gentiles / Word spreads through whole region / Many Jews, God-fearing proselytes & Gentiles believed in Psidian Antioch / disciples continually filled with joy & HS
Acts 14 Acts 15 Acts 16 Acts 17 Acts 18 Acts 19 Acts 20 Acts 21 Acts 22 Acts 23 Acts 24 Acts 25 Acts 26 Acts 27 Acts 28 Paul & Barnabas preaching / lame man healed / Elders appointed / Report to Antioch church / Many Jews & Gentiles in Iconium believed / many disciples made in Derbe / God had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles Jerusalem Council on Circumcision & Keeping the Law / Peter s Proclamation / letter sent / Paul & Barnabas split Paul s Second Missionary Journey / Paul, Silas, Timothy / Philippian Church built -- Lydia and Jailer & households believed & baptized / Paul preaches Paul in Thessalonica (reasoned from Scriptures) - Some Jews, multitudes of God-fearing Greeks & some leading women believed / Paul in Berea - they examined Scriptures daily - many Jews & some prominent Greek women & men believed / Paul speaks in Athens on Mars Hill - some believed Paul in Corinth (1½ years) - many believed & baptized / Vision / Paul before Gallio - Many Corinthians believed / baptized / Aquila & Priscilla / Apollos - taught by Priscilla & Aquila - powerfully refuted Jews Paul & 12 Ephesian men (John s disciples) believed & baptized into John s baptism - baptized in Jesus name / Paul laid hands -- they received the Holy Spirit, prophesied & spoke in tongues / 2 years in School of Tyrannus / 7 sons of Sceva / Many believers burnt books / Word grows / Demetrius caused riot Paul & travelling companions / Eutychus / Paul exhorts Ephesian elders -- farewell Paul to Jerusalem / Agabus prophesied Paul s imprisonment in Jerusalem / believers try to dissuade Paul from going / Paul in Jerusalem - report to Church / Riot in Temple Paul s Defence before Jewish mob (testimony) / Riot / almost flogged / claimed Roman citizenship Paul s Defence before Council / Riot / Plot discovered / Paul sent to Caesarea Tertullus accuses Paul / Paul s Defence before Felix / 2 years in Caesarea Festus in Jerusalem / Paul s Defence before Festus / Appeal to Caesar / Festus consults King Agrippa Paul s Defence before Agrippa (Testimony) / Invitation refused by Festus & Agrippa Journey to Rome / Ill advice - storm 14 days / Vision - Paul encourages & prophesies / Shipwreck - all saved In Malta for three months / To Rome / Paul preaches to Jews / stayed 2 full years - Some persuaded / Copyright others would Cecilia not Perh believe 2007
Triumph 1:1 8:2 Transition 8:4 12:25 The Book of Acts Travels 13:1 21:26 Trials 21:27 28:31 Paul s Arrival in Rome Paul s Trials in Caesarea Paul s Arrest in Jerusalem Paul s 3 rd Missionary Journey Paul s 2 nd Missionary Journey Paul s 1 st Missionary Journey Propagation of the Church Persecution of the Church Progress of the Church Power of the Church 1 2 AD30 Church Born JEWS PETER 3 8:3 AD33 Church Grows ESTABLISHMENT Witnessing in the City JERUSALEM 3 years (AD 30-32) 8:4 9 AD37 Church Scattered 10 12 AD45 Church includes Gentiles EXTENSION Witnessing in the Provinces JEWS and SAMARITANS PHILIP JUDEA and SAMARIA 13 years (AD 33-45) 13 15:35 15:36 18:22 18:23 21:26 21:27 23 24 26 27 28 AD47-48 AD49-52 AD52-56 AD57 AD58-59 AD60-61 Church Expansion Church Leader on Trial EXPANSION EXPLANATION Witnessing to the World GENTILES PAUL UTTERMOST PARTS OF THE WORLD 15 years (AD 46-61)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The Acts of the Holy Spirit / Apostles / Early Church Witness Jesus Ascension / Judas Replacement Holy Spirit Outpoured / 3,000 Jews Saved Lame Man Healed Arrested / 5,000 Saved / Report & Prayer Ananias & Sapphira Widows Neglected, Deacons Selected Stephen s Defence & Death Philip in Samaria Samaritans Saved Saul s Conversion / Peter at Lydda & Joppa (Aeneas & Dorcas) Cornelius Gentiles Saved Peter Defends Gentile Salvation / Barnabas in Antioch More Persecution James killed, Peter imprisoned by Herod / Herod dies Paul s 1 st Missionary Journey Cyprus, Psidian Antioch (AD47-48) Many Gentiles Saved in Iconium & Lystra / Persecution / Lame Man Healed in Lystra 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Jerusalem Council (AD49) / Paul & Barnabas splits Paul s 2 nd Missionary Journey (AD49-52) / Philippian Church Established / Persecution Persecution / Paul in Thessalonica & Athens Paul in Corinth for 1½ years / Gallio / Apollos Paul in Ephesus for 2 years / John s Disciples / 7 sons of Sceva / Demetrius caused Riot in Ephesus Paul & Eutychus / Farewell to Ephesian Elders Agabus s Prophecy / Paul in Jerusalem / Riot Paul s Defence before Jewish Mob / Riot (AD57) Paul s Defence before the Council / Riot / Plot / Sent to Caesarea Paul s Defence before Felix / Imprisonment in Caesarea for 2 years Paul s Defence before Festus / Appeal to Caesar Paul s Defence before Agrippa & Festus Journey to Rome / Storm, Vision, Shipwreck (AD60-61) In Malta for 3 months / In Rome for 2 years (AD61-62)
Tiberius 14 37 18 Caiaphas 36 Jonathan 36-37 R O M A N E M P E R O R S Caligula 37 41 Theophilus 37 41 Claudius 41 54 H I G H P R I E S T S 41 Simon 47 Matthias Elion Joseph Ananias Nero 54 68 Ishmael 58-60 Joseph 60 Ananus Jesus 63 AD30 Church Established Chapter 1 JERUSALEM The Book of Acts 33 Church Scattered 8 12 JUDEA & SAMARIA 47 61 Church Extended 31 YEARS OF CHURCH HISTORY 13 28 UTTERMOST PARTS Pentecost Stephen killed James killed Famine in Judea Jeruslae m Council Paul Arrested Paul at Rome Fire in Rome Paul in prison Paul, Peter killed Death of Nero Jerusalem destroyed 30 33 44 46 49 56 61 64 66 67 68 70 J U D E A N P R O C U R A T O R S Pontus Pilate 26 36 Marcellus 36 38 Marullus 38 40 Kiing Agrippa 40 44 Fadus 44 46 Alexanxder 46 48 Cumanus 48 52 Felix 52 58 Festus 58 61 Albinus 61 65 Florus 66
Year Outside Events Events in Paul's Life Letters Written Reference 6 BC Birth of Jesus Schooling in Nazareth 10 AD? Birth of Paul Schooling in Tarsus 26 Galilean ministry of Jesus starts 28 Rabbinic student in Jerusalem 30 Crucifixion, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus 36 Pilate resigns procuratorship Persecution of Hellenist Christians Paul appointed to Damascus Acts 7,8 Stoning of Stephen Aretas ruling Damascus Conversion on road to Damascus Retirement to Arabia Return to Damascus Acts 9:22,26 Gal. 1:17 Acts 9:20 39 Herod Antipas exiled by Caligula Visit to Jerusalem Return to Tarsus Unrecorded mission to Syria and Cilicia Gal. 1:18 Acts 9:26 Acts 9:30 Gal.1:21 44 Death of Herod Agrippa I Judea again a procuratorial province Assistant to Barnabas at Antioch Acts 11:26 46 First Journey to Cyprus and Galatia, with Barnabas Acts 13,14 48-53 Herod Agrippa II. Inspector of the Temple at Jerusalem Galatians (one theory) 49 Expulsion of Jewish-Christians from Rome by Claudius Council of Jerusalem Acts 15 50 Second Journey, with Silas to Europe 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians Acts 16 Chart taken from Brownrigg, p. 324. (from The Unbound Bible website)
51-2 53 54 57 58 60 61-2 62 64-7 Year 52-60 Gallio at Corinth Outside Events Felix procurator of Judea Nero succeeds Claudius Festus succeeds Felix as procurator of Judea Albinus succeeds Festus as procurator of Judea Nero's persecution of Christians in Rome The dating of all events and writings is approximate only. Third Journey Mission at Ephesus Events in Paul's Life Return to Antioch, via Caesarea Second visit to Corinth Return via Troas and Miletus Arrival in Jerusalem Arrest and imprisonment at Caesarea Trial before Felix Trial before Festus Appeal to Caesar Appearance before Agrippa Departure for Rome Winter on Malta,arrival at Rome Under house arrest in Rome Release and visit to perhaps Asia, Macedonia, Achaia, Spain Re-arrest, perhaps in Troas Imprisonment and execution in Rome Letters Written Galatians (another theory) 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians Romans Colossians, Ephesians, Philemon, Philippians 1 Timothy, Titus 2 Timothy Reference Acts 18:1 Acts 18:22 Acts 19:1-20 Acts 20;21:1-14 Acts 21:25 Acts 21:27 Acts 22,23 Acts 24 Acts 25 Acts 26 Acts 27 Acts 28:1-16 Acts 28:16-31 2Tim. 1:12;4:13 (Eusebius, 4th century) Chart taken from Brownrigg, p. 324. (from The Unbound Bible website)
PAUL, THE MAN AND HIS MINISTRY(15:14-33) around the time of Christ s Birth Birth of Paul AD 33 Conversion of Paul AD 47-48 First Missionary Journey AD 48 Galatians written after First Journey (or AD 56) AD 49 Apostolic Council at Jerusalem AD 49-52 Second Missionary Journey AD 52 1 & II Thessalonians written during Second Journey AD 52-56 Third Missionary Journey AD 55 1 & II Corinthians written during Third Journey AD 56 Romans written during Third Journey AD 56 Arrest in Jerusalem AD 60-61 Journey to Rome AD 61 In Rome awaiting trial, under guard (house arrest) AD 61 Philemon, Colossians, Ephesians, Philippians written from Prison AD 62-66 Paul released, visits churches, resumes evangelistic ministry AD 62-65 1 Timothy and Titus written AD 66-67 Paul arrested, imprisoned at Rome AD 67 2 Timothy written from prison AD 67 Paul executed Irving L. Jensen, NT Survey, p 237
A D 4 8 A D 4 9 PAUL S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY (Acts 11:25-26; 13-15) From Antioch Paul, Barnabas & John Mark begin their 1 st journey. They travel to Cypress & Perga John Mark leaves Paul & Barnabas at Perga & returns to Jerusalem (see Acts 13:13). After Perga, Paul & Barnabas journey to Antioch in Pisidia, Iconium, Lystra & Derbe Agrippa II (see Acts 25) made king of Chaleis. Paul & Barnabas go back to visit the same places they did in 48 A.D. & return to Antioch Cumanus made procurator of Judaea (about this time) * Chronology/Events taken from The Life & Epistles of St. Paul by Conybeare and Howson Map 18. Paul's First Missionary Journey, with Barnabas to Cyprus and Asia Minor c AD46-48 and Its Sequel, the Council at Jerusalem c AD49
50 51 52 53 54 PAUL S SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY (Acts 15:1-18:22) Paul and Barnabas attend the "Council of Jerusalem" (see Acts 15). Caraetaeus captured by the Romans in Britain. Cogidunus (Father of Claudia?, See 2 Tim. 4:21) assists the Romans in Britain Second missionary journey begins. Paul and Barnabas travel to Antioch. At Antioch, split between Paul & Barnabas over John Mark. Paul & Silas goes to Tarsus, Derbe, Lystra, Iconium & Antioch in Pisidia. Barnabas & John Mark go to Cypress (Cyprus). At Lystra Paul meets Timothy, who accompanies him on the rest of his journey. Paul/Silas/Timothy travel to Troas, Philippi, Thessalonica and Berea (Berea). Jews from Thessalonica come & stir up people against Paul who is sent by sea to Athens. Silas & Timothy stay in Beroea for a time. Timothy later travels to Athens, meets Paul, & is sent to revisit Thessalonica. Paul travels to Corinth & writes 1 Thessalonians. Timothy & Silas are with him. Paul meets Aquila & Priscilla. Claudius expels the Jews from Rome (see Acts 18:2) Paul stays in Corinth and writes 2 Thessalonians. The tetrarchy of Trachonitis given to Agrippa II. Felix made procurator of Judaea Paul, Aquila & Priscilla leave Corinth in the Spring and arrive at Ephesus. Aquila & Priscilla stay in Ephesus as Paul travels on to Jerusalem. Paul arrives in the city in the Map 19. Paul's 2 Summer (Pentecost). He then goes to Antioch. nd Journey, with Death of Claudius and accession of Nero. Silas returning to Asia Minor & * Chronology/Events taken from The Life & Epistles of St. Paul by Conybeare and Howson on into Europe c AD49-52
54 55 56 57 58 PAUL S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY (Acts 18:23-21:17) Paul begins his 3 rd MJ. He leaves Antioch and goes to Ephesus. Priscilla and Aquila are already in Ephesus and make contact with Apollos. After teaching him thoroughly about Christ, they and the brethren send Apollos to Corinth. Paul continues to stay in Ephesus. Paul continues to stay in Ephesus In the Spring at Ephesus Paul writes 1 Corinthians. In Summer he leaves Ephesus for Troas. He proceeds to Philippi. ** Probably wrote 2 Corinthians in Philippi during the Autumn. Titus arrives in the city. In the Winter Paul goes to Corinth, where he writes the book of Galatians. In the Spring Paul writes the book of Romans. Paul leaves Corinth and goes to Philippi and Miletus. In the summer (Pentecost) Paul arrives in Jerusalem. He is arrested & sent to Caesarea. * Chronology/Events taken from The Life & Epistles of St. Paul by Conybeare and Howson Map 21. Paul's Third Missionary Journey, returning to Asia Minor & Greece c AD53-58
Map 21. Paul's Journey from Caesarea to Rome, c AD58-61
Acts 1 1:1-11 The Ascension of Jesus 1-2 The 1 st account was of what Jesus did & taught 3 After suffering, He appeared to His apostles over 40 days - presented many proofs - spoke about kingdom of God 4-5 Commanded apostles - not to leave Jerusalem but to wait for Father s promise - will be baptized with Holy Spirit not many days from now 6-8 Concerning the Kingdom Q - Are You restoring the kingdom to Israel at this time? A - Not for you to know times or epochs the Father fixed - you ll receive power when Holy Spirit comes upon you - you ll be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, in all Judea & Samaria & to remotest part of the earth 9 Jesus Ascends from Mount Olivet 10-11 This Same Jesus will Come Again 1:12-26 Replacement for Judas 12 Return to Jerusalem 13-14 The Brethren mentioned - 120 in all - 11 apostles, women, Mary, Jesus brothers 15-26 Peter Initiates Judas Replacement - Peter reviews Judas death (v15-20a) - Need for replacement, (v20b) - criteria (v21-22) - Persons put forward: Joseph & Matthias (v23) - Prayer (v24-25) - Lot fell on Matthias (v26) 2:1-4 The Coming of the Holy Spirit 1 When: on the day of Pentecost 2a Source: from heaven 2b-4 Effects of Holy Spirit s Coming - noise like violent, rushing wind (v2) - tongues as of fire rested on each (v3) - all filled with the Holy Spirit (v4) - spoke with other tongues as the Spirit gave utterance (v4) 2:5-13 Differing Reactions of Crowd 5 Who: Jews living in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation (v5, 8-11a) 6-13 Reactions: bewildered (v6), amazed & marveled (v7), amazement & great perplexity, heard own language spoken (v6, 8), of the mighty deeds of God (v11) - mocking (v13) - they are drunk! 2:14-36 Peter s Explanation of Phenomena 14-15 Not drunk because only third hour (9 a.m.) 16-21 Fulfillment of Joel s Prophecy 22-36 Jesus is the Messiah - ministry attested by God (v22) - death predetermined by God (v23) - resurrection prophesied by David (v24131, 34-35) - we are all witnesses(v32) - Holy Spirit given by Jesus (v33) who is both Lord and Christ (v36) 37 Crowd s Cry for Salvation 38-40 Demands of Salvation - Repent, be baptized in Jesus name for the forgiveness of your sins & you shall receive the gift of the HS 41-47 Church Life 41 3000 received word were baptized 42 continual devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread & prayer 43 everyone kept feeling sense of awe / wonders & signs through apostles 44-45 together & had all things in common / sold property & shared with all needy 46-47 eating with gladness, sincerity of heart & praising God - had favor with all the people - the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved. Acts 2
Acts 3 3:1-11 The Healing of the Lame Beggar 1-7 Circumstances of Miracle When: at 3 pm, the hour of prayer (v1) Miracle workers: Peter and John (v1) Where: Temple, Beautiful Gate Beggar: lame from birth (v2) begged for alms (v3) received healing in Jesus name (v6) 8-11 Various Responses Beggar - praised God (v8) All the People - filled with wonder & amazement (v9-11) 3:12-26 Peter s Explanation of Miracle 12-26 not done by us but by Jesus God has glorified His servant Jesus - whom you disowned & killed (v13-15) - whom God raised from dead (v15b) - we are witnesses (v15c) - It is Jesus name which healed him (v16) 17-26 Repentance Needed - you did it in ignorance (v17) - Prophecy concerning Christ s death fulfilled (v18) - repent and return (v19) that sins may be wiped away that times of refreshing may come that He may send Jesus - to bless you by turning every one of you from your wicked ways (v26) - Jesus, the Christ appointed for you (v20) whom heaven must receive until the period of restoration of all things (v22) Moses and Prophets spoke of Him (v22-24) Acts 4 4:1-7 The Opposition Who: the priests, the captain of the temple guard, the Sadducees (v1), the rulers, elders and scribes (v5), Annas the high priest (v6), Caiaphas, John and Alexander (v6), all of high-priestly descent (v6) What: threw apostles into jail (v3), cross-examined them (v7) Results of Peter s Preaching (v4): 5,000 men believed 4:8-12 Peter s Reply (filled with the Holy Spirit, v8) Miracle done by the name of Jesus 10 Jesus Christ the Nazarene whom you crucified whom God raised from the dead 11 stone rejected by builders became the very corner stone 12 salvation in no one else but Jesus 4:13-22 Opposition s Threats 13-14 marveled at Peter & John s confidence, nothing to say in reply 15-16 Cannot deny the miracle v15-16 17-18 Forbad them to speak or teaching in Jesus name 21 threatened them v21 19-20 Peter and John s Reply: cannot stop speaking 21-22 People s Response: glorifying God for man was more than 40 years old 4:23-30 Prayer concerning Opposition 23 Report to Brethren 24-30 Prayer for Boldness & God to vindicate thro signs & wonders 4:31-35 Effects of Answered Prayer 31 place was shaken, all filled with the Holy Spirit & spoke word of God with boldness v31 32 of one heart and soul, had all things in common 33 with great power apostles witnessed to Jesus resurrection abundant grace was upon them all 34-35 no needy person among them because shared all 36-37 Joseph (Barnabas) sold land & gave money to the apostles
Acts 5 5:1-11 Church Discipline Judge: Peter (v3) Sin: lying to the Holy Spirit (v3,4) Judgment: fell first on Ananias (v5) then on Sapphira (v10) Reactions of People: great fear on whole church & all who heard 5:12-16 Summary of Early Days * many signs and wonders were taking place through apostles (v12) * people were all with one accord in Solomon's portico (v12) * none dared not associate with them but held them in high esteem (v13) * multitudes of men and women were constantly added (v14) * people laid the sick on streets that Peter s shadow might fall on them (v15) * people were coming together from all over, bringing the sick, those afflicted with unclean spirits and all being healed (v16) 5:17-40 Greater Opposition Manifested Who: the high priest & all his associates i.e. the Sadducees (v17) Why: filled with jealousy (v17) Events: 18-21a apostles thrown into jail but freed by an angel, told to preach in temple 21b-25 The Perplexity of the Opposition 26-28 apostles brought before Council & questioned - Why did you not obey us? (v28) 29-32 Apostles Reply - We must obey God rather than men (v29) - testified to Jesus resurrection (v30) - exalted as a Prince and a Savior (v31) - to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins (v31) - we & HS are witnesses 33-40 Council s Fury and Decision - furious & intended to slay them (v33) - Gamaliel s advice (v34-39) - flogged apostles & not to speak in Jesus name (v40a) - released them (v40b) 5:41-42 Apostles Joy & Behavior 41 their joy over suffering 42 kept right on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ Acts 6 6:1 The Problem of the Widows When: while disciples were increasing Who: the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews Why: their widows were overlooked in daily serving of food 6:2-4 The Solution Proposed by the 12 2 not desirable to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables 3 you select 7 good men to take charge of this 4 we will devote ourselves to prayer, and to the ministry of the word 6:5-6 The Congregation s Approval 5 the men chosen 6 the men commissioned 6:7 Summary Statement - the word of God kept on spreading - the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem - many priests were becoming obedient to the faith 6:8-15 Opposition against Stephen The Man: Stephen (v8) full of grace and power (v8) performing great wonders & signs among people The Opposition (v9-15) The Men: some men from the Synagogue of the Freedmen, including both Cyrenians and Alexandrians (v9) some from Cilicia and Asia v9-10 Sore losers - rose up and argued with Stephen (v9) - unable to cope with Stephen s wisdom & the Spirit v11-14 Sly Actions - found men to accuse Stephen (v11) - stirred up the people, the elders and the scribes (v12) - dragged him before Council (v13) - put forward false witnesses (v14) - saw his face like an angel s (v15)
- Abraham (v2-8a) - Isaac and Jacob (v8b) - Joseph in Egypt (v9-14) - Jacob and sons in Egypt (15) - Burial in Shechem (v16) - Bondage in Egypt (v17-20) - Moses in Egypt (v20-28) - Moses in Midian (v29) Acts 7 7:1 The Charge 7:2-53 Stephen s Defense 2-50 Review of Israel s history from: - the burning bush (v30-35) - The Exodus (v36) - Prophet like Moses (v37-38) - The Golden calf (v39-43) - The History of the Tabernacle from Moses & Joshua to David and Solomon (v44-50) 7:51-53 Stephen s Rebuke of the Council You are: - stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears (v51) - always resisting the Holy Spirit (v51) - betrayers and murderers of the Righteous One (v52) - lawbreakers (v53) 7:54-60 The Martyrdom of Stephen 54 The Council s Rage cut to the quick began gnashing their teeth at him 54-56 Stephen s Calm - being full of the Holy Spirit (v54) - gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at God s right hand (v55) - testified to seeing the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God (v56) 7:57-58 The Stoning of Stephen - cried out with a loud voice (v57) - covered their ears (v57) - rushed upon him with one impulse (v57) - stoned him out side the city (v58) 58 Saul of Tarsus took care of the witnesses robes 59-60 The Death of Stephen - called upon the Lord Jesus to receive his spirit v59 - falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them!" - having said this, he fell asleep Acts 8 8:1-4 Great Persecution Against the Church in Jerusalem When: on that day (v1) What: all but apostles scattered throughout Judea & Samaria (v1) Stephen: buried and lamented (v2) Saul: agreed with Stephen s death (v1) began ravaging the church (v3) dragged men & women to prison (v3) The Scattered Church: went about preaching the word (v4) 8:5-13 Philip in Samaria 5-8 Samaritans believed in gospel Philip proclaimed Christ (v5) & the kingdom of God (v12) performed signs (v6-7) - demons cast out v7 - many paralyzed & lame healed (v7) Much rejoicing in Samaria (v8) Simon the Magician (v9-11) Samaritans (even Simon) believed & were baptized (v12-13) 8:14-25 Samaritans received the HS 14-17 Apostle s Confirmation - Peter and John sent (v14) - prayed that Samaritans might receive the Holy Spirit (v15) for He had not yet fallen upon any of them (v16) - laid hands on them and they were receiving the Holy Spirit (v17) 18-24 Simon Desires Apostles Authority - he saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of the apostles' hands (v18a) - he offered them money (v18b-19) - Peter condemns Simon and exhorts him to repent (v20-23) - Simon requests prayer v24 25 Peter and John preach gospel to Samaria 8:26-38 Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 26 The Angel s Command to Go to Gaze 27a Philip s obedience 27b-38 The Ethiopian Eunuch believed and was baptized by Philip 8:39-40 Philip caught away to Azotus & he kept preaching the gospel to all the cities until he came to Caesarea
Acts 9 9:1-9 Saul s Conversion 2 Saul goes to Damascus to persecute believers 6 Blinding light from heaven, Jesus spoke to Saul 9 Saul, blinded, goes to Damascus, fasted 3 days and 3 nights 9:10-17 The Lord and Ananias 10-12 Ananias told to go to Saul 13-14 His Objection 15-16 The Lord s Answer: - He s My chosen instrument 17 Ananias obeys/saul receives sight 9:18-30 Saul s Early Ministry 18-20 Saul preaches Christ in Damascus 21-22 Hearers amazed and confounded 23-25 After many days Jews plot to kill Saul / escape in basket 26-30 Saul in Jerusalem - 26 Fear of disciples - 27 Barnabas testimony - 28 Saul speaks for the Lord - 29 Jews attempt to kill Saul - 30 Saul sent away to Tarsus 9:31 Summary Statement The church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and, going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase. 9:32-35 Peter in Lydda 32-34 Peter healed Aeneas, a paralytic bedridden for 8 years 35 All at Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord. 9:36-43 Peter in Joppa 36-37 Death of Tabitha/Dorcas 38 Peter sent for 39 Widows testify of Dorcas good deeds 40-41 Dorcas raised from the dead 42 Many believed in the Lord 33 Peter stayed many days in Joppa with Simon, a tanner Acts 10 10:1-8 Cornelius has a vision 1-2 The Man: devout, feared God with all his household, gave many alms to the Jewish people, prayed continually 3-6 Angel tells him to send for Peter 7-8 Cornelius sends his men to Joppa 10:9-22 Peter s Vision of the Sheet 9 Peter praying on housetop 10 became hungry, fell into trance 11-16 saw vision three times - told to eat unclean animals (v12-13) - Peter refused (v14) - What God has cleansed, no longer consider unholy" (v15) 17 Peter s perplexity 18 Cornelius men ask for Peter 19-20 Peter told by HS to go with them 21-22 Peter talks with the men 10:23-48 Peter and Cornelius 23 They leave for Caesarea 24-26 Cornelius greets Peter 27-29 Peter explains presence & asks why they sent for him 30-33 Cornelius explanation of vision 34-43 Peter preaches Christ - 34 God is impartial - 35 seeks those who fear Him - 36 sent word to Jews, preaching peace through Christ - 37-43 testified of Jesus * His Person and deeds (v37-39a) * His death (v39b) * His resurrection (v40a) * His appearances (v40b-41) * Apostles to preach (v42) - that He is the Judge of the living & the dead (v42) - Forgiveness of sins through Him alone (v43) 10:44-48 God s Acceptance of Gentiles 44 While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all listening 45 Amazement of the Jewish believers because the gift of the HS had been poured out upon the Gentiles also 46 For they heard them speaking with tongues and exalting God 47 Peter s rhetorical question: can any forbid them being baptized? 48 Cornelius and household baptized in Jesus name Peter asked to stay a few days
Acts 11 11:1 News of Gentile Conversion spread - apostles & brethren in Judea heard 11:2-17 Eating with Gentiles 2-3 Jews take issue with Peter 4-17 Peter s Defence - 4-10 The Vision explained - The lesson: What God has cleansed, no longer consider unholy (v9) - 11-12 Peter & six brethren go - 13-14 Cornelius explanation - 15 HS fell on them as Peter spoke - 16 Peter remembers Jesus word about being baptized with the HS - 17 The Conclusion: "If God therefore gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?" 18 The Brethren glorified God for granting repentance to the Gentiles 11:19-21 Gospel spreads among Gentiles 19 Word spoken to Jews in Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch 20 some men of Cyprus & Cyrene preached Jesus to Greeks at Antioch. 21 The hand of the Lord was with them, & a large number turned to the Lord 11:22-24 Barnabas sent to investigate 22 Barnabas sent by Jerusalem church 23 witnessed God s grace, rejoiced & encouraged them 24 a good man, full of the HS & faith considerable numbers believed 11:25-26 Barnabas looks for Saul - taught for one year - disciples 1st called Christians at Antioch 11:27-28 Famine Predicted 27 Prophets came from Jerusalem 28 Agabus prophesied great famine all over the world - fulfilled in Claudius reign 11:29-30 Famine Relief Antioch believers send gifts through Barnabas and Saul Acts 12 12:1-2 James killed by Herod 1 Herod mistreated some of the church 2 had James put to death with the sword 12:3-11 Peter s Arrest and Rescue 3 had Peter arrested for it pleased Jews during days of unleavened Bread 4 Peter put in prison with 4 squads of soldiers, awaiting Passover 5 Prayer for Peter made by church to God. 6-11 Peter rescued by angel 12:12-17 Rhoda and the Church 12 Peter goes to Mary s house/john Mark 13-15 Rhoda s news of Peter disbelieved 16-17 Peter s explanation report to be sent James & brethren. Peter departs for another place 12:18-19a Guards executed 18 great disturbance among soldiers 19 Herod executes guards 12:19b-23 Herod s Death 19b goes from Judea to Caesarea 20 angry with Tyre and Sidon who asked for peace 21 Herod s address 22 People s accolade 23 Herod s death -- punishment because he did not give God the glory 12:24 Summary Statement But the word of the Lord continued to grow and to be multiplied. 12:25 Barnabas and Saul return with Mark
13:1-3 Barnabas and Saul separated for HS 13:4-12 Word preached to Sergius Paulus * To Seleucia, and then Cyprus * Word proclaimed at Salamis to Jews * John their helper 8-12 Opposition at Paphos: - a magician, Bar-Jesus, a Jewish false prophet - Word preached to proconsul, Sergius Paulus, a man of intelligence -11 Saul (Paul) filled with HS judged him - immediately he became blind - 12 the proconsul believed 13:13 John leaves at Pamphylia * from Paphos to Perga & Pamphylia 13:14-41 At Psidian Antioch 14 From Perga to Psidian Antioch To synagogue on Sabbath day 15 after reading of the Law & Prophets, invited to speak 16-22 Paul recounts Israel s History - From Egypt to David -- 450 years 23-41 Paul preaches Jesus 23 Jesus is David s offspring 24-25 John s testimony to Jesus 26-31 Jesus death, burial, resurrection & appearances 32-37 Jesus resurrection prophesied in the Psalms 38-39 Forgiveness of sins through Jesus 40-41 Warning to scoffers 13:42-43 People s Response 42 begged for more next Sabbath 43 many Jews & God-fearing proselytes followed them 13:44-52 Opposition by Jews 44 nearly the whole city assembled 45 Jews filled with jealousy & contradicted Paul, and blaspheming. 46-47 Paul & Barnabas turned to Gentiles. 48 Gentiles rejoiced & glorified God s word & many believed 49 Summary Statement: And the word of the Lord was being spread through the whole region 50 Jews drove Paul and Barnabas out 51 They shook dust off feet & went to Iconium 52 Disciples filled with joy & with the Holy Spirit 14:1-7 Opposition in Iconium 1 Many Jews & Gentiles believed 2 Unbelieving Jews stirred up trouble 3 Paul & Barnabas spoke boldly God did many signs & wonders 4 city divided 5-7 Paul & Barnabus fled to Lycaonia, Lystra Derbe, Still preaching gospel 14:8-20a Healing of lame man at Lystra 8-10 Lame Man healed 11-12 People thought they were gods 13 wanted to offer sacrifices to them 14-17 Paul & Barnabas dissuaded them - 15 we are men - Turn to living God, the Creator - 17 His witness: gave rain 18 barely restrained them 19 Jews from Antioch stoned Paul 20 Paul arose & entered city with brethren 14:20b-26 To Derbe and back to Antioch 20b the next day Paul & Barnabas went to Derbe 21 Preached gospel, made many disciples Returned to Lystra, Iconium, Antioch, 22 strengthening & encouraging disciples 23 appointed elders in every church, 24 To Pamphylia 25 Spoke word in Perga Then to Attalia 26 Sailed back to Antioch 14:27-28 Report of 1st Missionary Journey 27 Paul & Barnabas arrived, gathered the church together & reported all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles 28 spent a long time with the disciples
Acts 15 15:1-29 The Issue of Circumcision 1 Jews taught circumcision for salvation 2 Great dissension & debate Paul & Barnabas sent to Jerusalem to find answer 3 went through Phoenicia & Samaria reporting conversion of the Gentiles great joy among all the brethren] 4 Received by Church, apostles and elders Reported all that God had done 5 Certain Pharisees insisted on necessity of circumcision and keeping the Law 6 Apostles and elders meet to decide 7-11 Peter s Testimony 7 Much debate, Peter testified of God s choice of Gentiles - 8 He gave them the HS as He did us - 9 He made no distinction between us He cleansed their hearts by faith - 10 don t put God to test - 11 we are saved through the grace as they 12 all listened to B & P relate signs & wonders God did among Gentiles 13-21 James Summary - 14 God s choice of Gentiles - 15-18 Prophets agree - 19 don t trouble Gentile believers - 20 but let them abstain from things contaminated by idols, fornication, what is strangled & from blood - 21 because of the Jews in every place 22 Judas & Silas chosen to go to Antioch 23-29 Letter containing their conclusions 15:30-35 The Results of Consultation 30 Letter delivered to church In Antioch 31 Joy because of its encouragement 32 Judas & Silas encouraged brethren with lengthy message 33 Judas then left for Jerusalem 34 But Silas stayed 35 Paul & Barnabas continued teaching the word 15:36-41 P & B split ways 36 Paul decides to revisit believers 37 Barnabas wanted Mark to come along 38 Paul refused 39 sharp disagreement - they separated Barnabas took Mark to Cyprus 40 Paul & Silas left with brethren s approval 41 Went through Syria & Cilicia strengthening the churches Acts 16 16:1-4 Paul meets Timothy 1 To Derbe and Lystra -- found Timothy 2 well spoken of by brethren 3 Paul wanted him, circumcised him 4 Delivered decrees as they passed through cities 16:5 Summary Statement Churches were being strengthened in the faith, & were increasing in number daily 16:6-10 The Macedonian Call 6 Passed through the Phrygia & Galatia Forbidden by HS to speak in Asia 7 In Mysia, not permitted by HS to go into Bithynia 8-9 Came to Troas & received vision 10 Prepared to preach in Macedonia 16:11-15 Salvation of Lydia 11 From Troas to Samothrace & Neapolis 12 Then to Philippi, atayed for some days 13 On Sabbath went to riverside & spoke to women 14 Lydia believed 15 She & Household baptized 16:16-24 The Demon-possessed slave girl 16-18a Slave girl kept annoying them for many days 18b Paul cast out the spirit from her 19 Her masters seized Paul & Silas 20-21 accused them of causing trouble 22-23 Paul & Silas beaten & thrown into jail 24 Jailer fastened their feet in the stocks 25 Paul & Silas prayed & praised God 26 Great earthquake: foundations shaken, all doors opened, everyone's chains loosened 27-34 Jailer believed, baptized with family, took care of Paul & Silas 35-39 Paul & Silas released 40 Went to Lydia, saw brethren, encouraged them then departed.
Acts 17 17:1-10 In Thessalonica 1 Through Amphipolis & Apollonia to Thessalonica & to synagogue of the Jews 2 Paul reasoned Scriptures over 3 sabbaths 3 gave Evidence that Jesus was the Christ 4 Some Jews, multitude of God-fearing Greeks & some leading women believed 4-5 Jews formed mob and created a riot 6-9 Jason dragged before authorities, released on pledge 10 Paul & Silas sent by night to Berea 17:11-15 In Berea went into the synagogue of the Jews 11 Bereans received word eagerly, checking Scriptures daily 12 Many Jews believed, with some prominent Greek women and men 13 Jews from Thessalonica came & stirred up crowds 14 Paul sent away while Silas & Timothy remained 15 Paul brought to Athens 17:16-31 Paul in Athens 16-17 Paul reasoned with Jews and God-fearing Gentile in synagogues & in market place every day with all 18 Curiosity of some Epicurean & Stoic philosophers 19-21 Paul to preach in the Areopagus 22 commends their religiosity 23 altar to The Unknown God 24-30 presents Creator God, His goodness & purpose for men to seek Him and repent because day of judgment is fixed 31 resurrection declared 17:32-34 Differing Responses 32 Some sneered others interested 33-34 some men believed - Dionysius the Areopagite - a woman named Damaris - others Acts 18 18:1-11 Paul in Corinth 1 From Athens to Corinth 2 Met with Aquila and Priscilla 3 Stayed & worked as tent-makers 4 Paul reasoned in synagogue every Sabbath 5 When Silas & Timothy came, he concentrated on declaring Jesus as the Christ 6-7 When Jews refused Christ, he went to the Gentiles 8 Crispus with household believed Many Corinthians believed -- baptized 9-10 Vision: The Lord encouraged Paul: His presence & protection I have many people in this city 11 Paul stayed a year & six months, teaching the word of God among them 18:12-16 Paul before Gallio 12-13 Jews accused P before Gallio 14-16 Gallio refused to listen & drove them away 17 Jews beat Sosthenes 18:18-23 Paul to Antioch 18 Paul left for Syria with Priscilla & Aquila Cut hair in Cenchrea 19 To Ephesus, left them there, went to synagogue & reasoned with Jews 20-21 Refused to stay and set sail 22 Spoke to church in Caesarea Then went down to Antioch 23 Spent some time in Antioch Then left & went through Galatia & Phrygia strengthening all the disciples 18:24-28 Apollos 24-25 Apollos came to Ephesus Taught boldly in synagogue 26 Taught by Priscilla & Aquila about Jesus 27 to Achaia commended by brethren In Achaia, greatly helped believers 28 powerfully refuted Jews in public demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
Acts 19 19:1-7 Paul and John s Disciples 1 Paul came to Ephesus 2-4 Spoke about HS to John s disciples 5 They were baptized in Jesus name 6 When Paul laid hands on them, the HS came on them they prophesied in tongues 7 Twelve of them 19:8-19 Paul in Ephesus 8 Paul spoke boldly in synagogue for 3 months about the kingdom of God 9 When some spoke evil of the Way, he went to the school of Tyrannus 10 Reasoned for two years all in Asia heard the word 11-12 God performed extraordinary miracles through Paul 13-16 Sceva s sons and the demon 17 fear on those who heard Jesus name magnified 18-19 Many confessed occultic practices, burnt up books 19:20 Summary Statement So the word of the Lord was growing mightily and prevailing. 19:21-41 Riot concerning Diana 21 Paul plans to go to Rome 22 sent Timothy & Erastus away stayed in Asia for a while 23-27 Riot started by Demetrius 28-29 Whole city rioted in theater Gaius & Aristarchus dragged along 30-31 Paul prevented from going 32-34 Total confusion for 2 hours 35-41 Town clerk dismissed mob Acts 20 20:1-6 Paul s travels 1 Paul leaves for Macedonia 2 Exhorted believers came to Greece 3 stayed 3 months Plot by Jews left for Syria 4 His traveling companions: Sopater of Berea, Aristarchus, Secundus, Gaius, Timothy, Tychicus & Trophimus 5 They waited for Paul & Luke in Troas 6 From Philippi to Troas within 5 days Stayed seven days 20:7-12 Eutychus 7 On first day of week, Paul spoke until midnight 8-10 Eutychus fell, died, raised again 11 Paul talked till daybreak, and departed 12 Brethren greatly comforted by miracle 20:13-38 Ephesian Elders at Miletus 13-14 Paul met his friends at Assos then to Mitylene 15 To Chios, then to Samos and to Miletus 16-17 Paul sends for Ephesian elders 18-36 Spoke to them 18-21 reviewed his 3-year ministry 22-23 bonds awaiting him 24 his desire to finish course 25-27 his last meeting with them 28 guard the flock 29-30 savage wolves & false teachers 31 be alert 32-25 Paul s example 36 knelt down and prayed with them all 37-38 Their grief at Paul s departure
Acts 21 21:1-16 Farewell to the Brethren 1 To Cos, next day to Rhodes and from there to Patara 2 Took ship to Phoenicia 3 Sailed to Syria and landed at Tyre 4 Stayed with disciples seven days they warned Paul not to go to Jerusalem 5-6 They escorted them to beach -- farewell to Paul 7 From Tyre, to Ptolemais; stayed with brethren a day 8 Departed next day for Caesarea 8-10 Stayed with Philip the evangelist & his daughters 10 After some days, Agabus came from Judea 11 Prophesied Paul s imprisonment in Jerusalem 12 All begged Paul not to go 13 Paul affirms readiness to die for the Lord 14 Silence 15 After these days left for Jerusalem 16 Some came along, to Mnason of Cyprus 21:17-40 Paul in Jerusalem 17 Received gladly by brethren in Jerusalem 18-19 Next day Paul gave report to church 20 They glorified God 20b-25 They suggested that Paul keep Jewish law for sake of the Jews 26 Paul agreed to purify himself along with the men 27-29 Jews from Asia created a riot over Paul, saying that he brought Gentiles into temple 30 All the city was aroused 31-33 Paul rescued by Romans 34-36 Demands for Paul s death 37-39 Paul asks for permission to speak 40 Paul stood on stairs and spoke in Hebrew to people Acts 22 22:1-21 Paul s Defense before Mob in Temple 1-4 Paul reviews his past: 3 a Jew of Tarsus but brought up in Jerusalem educated under Gamaliel zealous for God and the Law 4 persecuted this Way to the death put both men and women into prisons 5-21 Paul reviews his conversion: 5 Went to Damascus 6 Very bright light from heaven 7-8 fell to the ground, heard Jesus speaking to him 9-11 Paul blinded and led into city 12-13 Eyes opened by Ananias 14-16 Paul to be a witness for God to be baptized, wash away sins, call on Jesus 17-18 Told by Jesus to leave Jerusalem 19-20 Paul recalls persecuting believers & Stephen 21 Jesus will send Paul to the Gentiles 22:22-30 Mob Demands Paul s Death 22-23 Mob demands Paul s death 24 Paul to be examined by scourging 25-28 Paul stands on his rights as a Roman citizen 29 Commander s fear due to mistreatment of Paul 30 Paul brought before Council next day
Acts 23 23:1-11 Paul before the Jerusalem Council 1 Paul s introductory remarks 2 Ananias commanded Paul to be smitten on mouth 3-5 Paul protests against being struck 6 Council composed of Pharisees & Sadducees Paul appeals as Pharisee on trial for the hope & resurrection of the dead 7-8 dissension arose between Pharisees & Sadducees 9 Paul defended by Pharisees 10 Great dissension; commander carried Paul away into barracks 11 The Lord encouraged Paul that night: as you witnessed in Jerusalem, so you must witness at Rome 23:12-16 Plot to kill Paul 12-15 Forty men plot to kill Paul with help of chief priests & elders 16 Plot discovered by the son of Paul's sister Paul told 23:17-35 Paul sent to Caesarea 17-21 Commander informed of plot 22-30 Preparations to bring Paul to Caesarea - 200 soldiers, 70 horsemen, 200 spearmen v23 - to bring Paul safely to Felix the governor v24 - letter explaining circumstances v25-30 31-32 Paul safely delivered to Antipatris 33 Then to Caesarea Paul and letter delivered to the governor 34-35 Paul kept in Herod's Praetorium Acts 24 24:1-9 Paul accused by Jews 1 After five days Ananias, some elders, and Tertullus came and brought charges to governor against Paul 2-9 Tertullus accusation of Paul - 5 a real pest, a dissenter, a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes - 6 tried to desecrate the temple then we arrested him. - 7 Lysias took him away - 8 ordered accusers to come before you examine him yourself & ascertain the facts - 9 all Jews concurred 24:10-21 Paul s Defense before Felix 10-12 preliminary remarks 13 they can t prove their charges 14 truth - I serve the God of our fathers 15 I hope in God like they a resurrection of the righteous & the wicked 16 a blameless conscience before God and before men 17-21 review of circumstances that lead to arrest 24:22-23 Felix defers judgment 22 till Lysias the commander comes 23 Paul s given freedom to visit 24:24-27 Paul and Felix 24 Paul speaks to Felix & wife about faith in Christ Jesus 25 about righteousness, self-control & judgment Felix s fear 26 Felix s greed for money 27 Two years passed Felix succeeded by Porcius Festus Felix left Paul imprisoned as favor to Jews
Acts 25 25:1-12 Paul before Festus 1 Festus arrives in Caesarea three days later went up to Jerusalem 2-3 Priests & Jews wanted P brought to Jerusalem 4-5 Festus told them to go to Caesarea 6 Festus leaves for Caesarea 8-10 days later next day sits on tribunal to judge Paul 7 Jews from Jerusalem accused Paul 8 Paul s defense 9 Festus asked Paul if he would go to Jerusalem 10-11 Paul appeals to Caesar 12 Festus decides to send Paul to Caesar 25:13-24 Paul before Agrippa and Festus 13 Several days later, Agrippa & Bernice arrives 14-22 Festus consults Agrippa over Paul s case 23 Next day Paul brought before Agrippa 24 Festus introductory remarks Acts 26 26:1-23 Paul s Defense before Agrippa and Festus 1-3 Paul s introductory remarks 4-5 Paul s early life -- Pharisee 6-7 Paul on trial as a believer 8 The issue of resurrection 9-11 Paul persecutes believers of Jesus 12-15 recounts his conversion on road to Damascus 16-18 Christ s commission: - to appoint him a minister & a witness - delivering him from the Jews and Gentiles (v17) - to open their eyes v18 that they may turn from darkness to light, from Satan s dominion to God s that they might receive forgiveness of sins & an inheritance among believers 19-20 Paul s obedience to heavenly vision 21 His arrest 22-23 His testimony to Christ His sufferings His resurrection from the dead 26:24-32 The Conclusion 24 Festus accuses Paul of madness 25-27 Paul challenges Festus & Agrippa to believe 28 Agrippa s reply: "In a short time you will persuade me to become a Christian." 29 Paul desires that all would believe 30 Agrippa & Festus discuss Paul s case F: "This man is not doing anything worthy of death or imprisonment" v31 A: "This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar" v32
Acts 27 27:1-26 Paul s travelogue 1 Paul delivered to a centurion, Julius 2 Sailed along coast of Asia with Aristarchus 3 Next day in Sidon Paul met friends & received care 4-5 Sailed along coast of Cilicia & Pamphylia to Myra 6 Boarded Alexandrian ship sailing for Italy 7 Sailed slowly for many days & arrived off Cnidus Then sailed under the shelter of Crete, off Salmone, 8 Reached Fair Havens near Lasea with difficulty 9-10 Paul warns them not to sail 11-12 centurion & majority decided to reach Phoenix, harbor of Crete, & spend the winter there. 13-15 Began sailing but caught in violent wind 16 Couldn t control boat 17 feared to run aground on the shallows of Syrtis 18 Next day cargo jettisoned 19 On third day ship's tackle thrown overboard 20 Gave up all hope of being saved 21-26 Paul encourages and speaks of vision 21 should have listened to me 22-24 will be no loss of life 25 keep up courage 26 must run aground on a certain island 27:27-44 Shipwreck 27 Driven about in the Adriatic Sea On 14th day approached some land 28 Took soundings 29 Cast four anchors & wished for daybreak 30 sailors tried to escape 31 Paul warns centurion & soldiers 32 Soldiers stopped their escape 33-34 At dawn Paul encouraged all to eat, for none shall perish 35 Gave thanks to God, & ate 36 All were encouraged, & ate too 37 Altogether 276 people in the ship 38 After eating, threw out the wheat 39-41 Vessel ran aground on reef 42 Soldiers wanted to kill prisoners 43 centurion commanded all swimmers to swim 44 the rest to on planks or various things thus all were brought safely to land Acts 28 28:1-10 At Malta 1 Landed safely on Malta 2 Natives kindled a fire and received all 3-6 Paul bitten by viper 4 Natives thought he would die 5 Paul suffered no harm 6 they concluded he was a god 7 Publius welcomed and entertained us 3 days 8 Paul healed Publius father 9 After this, rest of people came & were cured 10 They honored & supplied us with all we needed 28:11-15 To Rome 11 Three months later, we set sail on Alexandrian ship 12 Put in at Syracuse & stayed three days 13 Then to Rhegium 2 days later to Puteoli 14 Stay with some brethren seven days Then to Rome 15 The brethren came to meet Paul Paul thanked God and took courage 28:16-31 In Rome 16 Paul allowed to stay by himself with one guard 17-20 After three days he spoke to Jews: - I had done nothing against our people but was arrested by Romans in Jerusalem (v17) - They would have released me (v18) - When Jews objected, I appealed to Caesar (v19) - I wanted to explain my chains 21-22 They wanted to hear Paul out 23 On set day, large numbers came Paul explained the kingdom of God and Jesus from Moses & Prophets from morning until even 24 some were persuaded but others would not believe 25 Paul s parting word: Isaiah s prophecy concerning their dull ears (v26, 27) their hard heart (v27) God s choice of the Gentiles 29 Jews left, having great dispute 30 Paul stayed two full years in own rented quarters welcomed all who came to him 31 preached kingdom of God, & taught the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered