Paul departed on his trip to jerusalem via greece see note on 19. He winds up in philippi, where he celebrates passover with his travelling buddies. The recipient of the book, theophilus, is the same person addressed in the first volume, the gospel of luke see introduction to luke. The book of acts also describes the work of the two apostles peter and paul.
Sixth, luke deliberately omits a great deal of information concerning matters that occur in the time frame of acts 20. It traces christianity from its beginnings in jerusalem, following jesus resurrection, to the arrest of the. It will help to keep the whole of the book before you as you work your way through each section. Paul raises eutychus from deathpaul is free from the blood of all menhe predicts apostasy from within the churchhe reveals a teaching from jesus, it. Limited objectivity is especially apparent in ancient histories. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Though paul would be absent, the word of grace could build them up spiritually. Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. 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. Signs, of which these were but faint images, had been predicted by our lord, echoing, as it were, the words of joel, as among the preludes of his advent matthew 24. The book of acts is the first history of the christian church.
A particular account of his spending one lords day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there, acts 20. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. The acts of the apostles is a unique and therefore crucial book of the new testament. These lessons were designed for older elementary children, but you could modify them for a broader range of kids. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. A eunuch was on his way home from jerusalem when philip taught and baptized him. He preached to the people there and then traveled onwards to greece. The commanders conclusion that paul was that egyptian is perhaps not too unreasonable, given the circumstances. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, 2,3. He had in mind to revisit northern and southern greece macedonia and achaia and then go on to jerusalem and rome.
Acts 20 niv bible when the uproar had ended, paul sent. As modern readers, then, we should approach the book of acts as another channel to lukes view of salvation history. One day, paul is discussing stuff with his companions and keeps going on until midnight. The following outline is intended to be used while studying the book. Acts chapter 20 matthew henry complete commentary on.
Acts 20 new international version niv through macedonia and greece. Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. Acts 20, new king james version nkjv the bible app. It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to that introduction. 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. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. It records the third missionary journey of paul the apostle. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app.
The book of acts records that after the resurrection of jesus, there were three more who came back to life. Paul spoke to his disciples and gave them words of encouragement before he left for macedonia. Both clauses bring before us the phenomena of an eclipse. An overview of the book of acts the life of the early church is recorded and preserved for us in the book of acts and the epistles. Chapter 20 page 249 the history of the foundation of the christian church. Acts, chapter 20 king james version christian answers webbible. When the uproar had ended, paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for macedonia. Paul raises eutychus from deathpaul is free from the blood of all menhe predicts apostasy from within the churchhe reveals a teaching from jesus, it is more blessed to give than to receive. Luke, the author of the gospel of luke, was a doctor and gentile. The importance of the book of acts the importance of this second of lukes twovolume work can. After the uproar had ceased, paul sent for the disciples, took leave of them, and departed to go into macedonia. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven.
It is titled acts to emphasize that this book records the acts of the apostles through the work of the holy spirit. 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. Exploring the book of acts chapter 28 the romans killed and captured many of the egyptians followers, though he escaped. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. 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. Acts 1 jesus taken up into heaven 1 in my former book, theophilus, i wrote about all that jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the holy spirit to the apostles he had chosen.
Acts chapter 20 barnes notes on the new testament on. This page is the index to our series of lesson plans that follow the book of acts. 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 niv through macedonia and greece when the bible. The presence and working of the holy spirit is the dominating mark of the book of acts. In doing gods work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is actually 30minute audio files that takes listeners through the entire bible in 5 years. A better title would be the acts or the workings of the holy spirit, because he is the real main character of the book.
Accordingly, we can assume that acts reflects the concerns of its author. Acts chapter 20 commentary northwest college of the bible. Here ends our study of all the places mentioned in the book of acts. This page will be updated as the posts are published. Acts chapter 20 matthew henry concise commentary on. Acts chapter 20 picks up following a situation of civil unrest. He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in greece. Acts chapter 20 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Jan 02, 2011 the book of acts sunday school lesson series january 2, 2011 by kelly henderson take your students on a journey through the book of acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the holy spirit. And after the uproar was ceased, paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into macedonia. When the day of pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. After it had been quieted by the townclerk, acts 19.
It alone presents an extensive picture of early church life and history. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Preface to studies in acts next we prepare for the study of acts verse by verse, with an introduction and overview for the verse by verse exposition. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. And when the jews plotted against him as he was about to sail to syria, he decided to return through macedonia. When he had gone through those parts, and had encouraged them with many words, he came into greece. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts. The tally of ten raised from the dead is the sum of three, three, one, and three. Acts 20 kjv and after the uproar was ceased, paul bible gateway. The title as we know it comes from the second century and only partially discloses the theme of the document.
Acts 20 covers a longer period of time than we might expect. Chapter 20 page 249 the book of acts modern english. Although he may have to face uncertainties and leave his friends and associates he continue to walk in the divine will of god. Acts 20 is the twentieth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the christian new testament of the bible. The genre of the book of acts is narrative history with several sermons. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt. 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. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas, acts 20.