When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Acts 24 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. The romans killed and captured many of the egyptians followers, though he escaped. Acts 24 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Which chapter of acts is considered by many to be the book s most significant chapter because in it the solution to the. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. 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. Choose from 500 different sets of book of acts flashcards on quizlet. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they.
The promise of the holy spirit in the first book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus did and taught from the beginning until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. Acts chapter 24 begins five days after paul is sent to caesarea. In acts chapter, saul to be named paul in verse 9 and barnabas begin what will become know as the first missionary journey. Caesarea became a great grecoroman urban center as well, with pagan temples, a theater, hippodrome or circus, and amphitheater. The disciples of christ prayed and fasted about their ministry. Because some jews had plotted against him just as he was about to sail for syria, he decided to go back through macedonia. Accordingly, we can assume that acts reflects the concerns of its author. 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 2 new international version niv the holy spirit comes at pentecost. Acts 2 the holy spirit comes at pentecost bible gateway. Drusilla, the wife of felix, was the daughter of herod agrippa i chapter 12, and the sister of agrippa ii and bernice 25. He told them of his pedigree, he was born in tarsus and grew up in the same city as his listeners.
Acts chapter 24 paul the prisoner of rome, continued jews bring charges acts 24. Paul, the man whom the tribune was interrogating rather contemptuously, was born a roman citizen. This commentary on acts 24 treats the adjudication of pauls case by the roman governor felix. King agrippa, i consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as i make my defense against all the accusations of. Choose from 500 different sets of new testament book by acts flashcards on quizlet. In this chapter we have his arraignment and trial before felix the governor at caesarea.
Acts 24 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 24 in plain english. The commanders conclusion that paul was that egyptian is. As modern readers, then, we should approach the book of acts as another channel to lukes view of salvation history. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. What are the we sections of acts and what do they tell us. Acts 4 niv peter and john before the sanhedrin bible. Barnabas is the only man who directly in scripture was called a good man 11.
Acts 4 new international version niv peter and john before the sanhedrin. Acts chapter discusses the ministry in antioch, which started with teachers who had journeyed together, including barnabas, simeon, and paul. Then agrippa said to paul, you have permission to speak for yourself. Survey of the book of actspart ii chapters through 28. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to. We left paul a prisoner at caesarea, in herods judgmenthall, expecting his trial to come on quickly. Learn book of acts with free interactive flashcards.
Acts 24 commentary acts chapter 24 commentary bible study. Acts 26 niv bible then agrippa said to paul, you have. Three factors demonstrate the shift that takes place in chapter. Acts chapter 26 in acts chapter 26, paul, who is in the custody of the roman empire, pleaded his case before king agrippa and festus, the governor of judaea. He noted that he originally persecuted the followers of christ. Picking up from the previous chapter, acts chapter 22 begins as paul presents his defense in public forum. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. This is a selftest on chapters 22 24 of the book of acts. Ted kirnbauer acts 24 26 102515 acts 24 26 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. Acts 24 king james version 1 and after five days ananias the high priest descended with the elders, and with a certain orator named tertullus, who informed the governor against paul. Limited objectivity is especially apparent in ancient histories. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. So paul motioned with his hand and began his defense. He has been kept in herods judgment hall when ananias, the high priest, comes into his cell with several elders and with tertullus, a lawyer.