Paul's travels in the book of acts chapter 24

Pauls dealings with noted individuals who are also written about in pagan and jewish historical accounts. 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. Chapter 27 ends with paul, under house arrest, just writing epistles of the new testament. Pauls imprisonment, release, and death acts 2428, 5765 ad. He had beheaded the apostle james and intended to kill the apostle peter. Pauls first missionary journey begins, and he strikes elymas the sorcerer blind. Dec, 2014 in a continuing series of sermons from the book of acts, philip aust covers chapter 24. Acts 24 is the twentyfourth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. He also continued to provide a portbyport travel guide of pauls trip. The first six verses give a summary of many months of pauls travels. Acts chapter 20 coffmans commentary of the new testament.

According to the bible dictionary, the church under direction of peter and the. The book of acts opens where the gospel record of luke left off compare luke chapter 24 with acts chapter 1. Upon their arrival, paul appears before him for a hearing. 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. 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.

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. 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. After discovering plots against him in there, he decided to travel back to macedonia. Pauls going on a trip to rome soon to talk up jesus. For the first time, all the historical details of paul s journeys are found in a single book written for the general reader. Acts of the apostles online commentary america magazine. From the perspective of the book of acts as a whole, chapter 20 marks an important transition in pauls life. Told from paul s point of view, this book follows all four of paul s journeys through asia and southern europe.

In fact, he was one of pauls last faithful friends 2 tim 4. In caesarea about 60 miles northwest of jerusalem, felix has sent for pauls accusers. 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. Acts facts people, places, and verse by verse study. 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. As a second volume to lukes gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts chapter 20 picks up following a situation of civil unrest. Acts chapter 24 coffmans commentary of the new testament. 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. He preached to the people there and then traveled onwards to greece. Yes, according to acts, paul embarked on three missionary journeys. The book of acts and the epistles of paul sometimes tell us the length of time between one event and another.

The essential 100 bible challenge16the travels of paul. Luke is again writing to theophilus to tell him what happened concerning the lord jesus christs earthly ministry and his apostles ministry once. 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. Pauls 4th missionary journey and i dont mean his trip to rome. This is why the book of acts ends in such an openended way. Verse 9 luke also described this event in his gospel luke 24. 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. Mar 05, 2012 the following lesson is a continuation of the journey through the book of acts. Acts 1 new international version niv jesus taken up into heaven.

Free reading plans and devotionals related to acts 27. Acts 24 niv pauls trial before felix five days bible gateway. Acts 1 niv jesus taken up into heaven in my bible gateway. The first six verses give a summary of many months of paul s travels. 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. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 24 acts 24.

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. 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. Then he ordered him to be kept under guard in herods palace. Paul s travels shares the story of paul from the new testament. Actus apostolorum, often referred to simply as acts, or formally the book of acts, is the fifth book of the new testament. Paul spoke to his disciples and gave them words of encouragement before he left for macedonia. Some 40 jews planned to ambushkill paul under the pretense of another trial. After a weeks stay with friends, the centurion and pauls party travel along the appian way towards rome. Paul has persevered to the end of his travels in acts and so have you. That night, paul hears god tell him that things are gonna be fine. Chronology of apostle paul s journeys and epistles matthew mcgee. Felix, having heard his defense, proposes to leave the final determination of it till claudius lysias should come down. But luke referred to the offering only once, in an aside in pauls speech before felix 24.

Apostle paul passionate discipleship, an email bible study. Acts overview abbots illustrated new testament bible. In the final video in our acts series, we trace pauls final journey to jerusalem. In caesarea about 60 miles northwest of jerusalem, felix has sent for paul s accusers. At this point in acts 24, he has been transported away from jerusalem by the roman officials. When john had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of israel. 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. It is the finishers that overcome obstacles and make a difference for christ. Notes for acts chapter 2425a page 2 of 3 a summary of chapter 24 and 25. 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. 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. Jan 24, 2001 paul s dealings with noted individuals who are also written about in pagan and jewish historical accounts. Chronology of apostle pauls journeys and epistles matthew mcgee.

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. Acts 2426 niv pauls trial before felix five days bible gateway. 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. Acts spends several chapters on this which ill try to summarize and interpret.

Timeline of the book of acts from the bible generation word. The book of acts provides a bridge for the writings of the nt. 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. Told from pauls point of view, this book follows all four of pauls journeys through asia and southern europe. On one of these journeys i was going to damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. This bible story was made as part of the miracle of. 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.

The acts of the apostles is the second book written by st. Paul writes about the gift called tongues in 1 corinthians chapters 12 and 14. Jul 22, 2016 this bible story shows the catalyst for paul s ministry. The following lesson is a continuation of the journey through the book of acts. After five days, ananias the high priest, the elders, and one tertullus, an orator, come to caesarea to accuse paul, acts 24. The roman commander found out, and sent paul, under guard to. 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. In a continuing series of sermons from the book of acts, philip aust covers chapter 24. For the first time, all the historical details of pauls journeys are found in a single book written for the general reader. Barnabas, a disciple known for encouraging others, takes paul to the apostles and. Paul defended himself to felix against the false charge of sedition. 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.

Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Although he tries to get to know other converted people in jerusalem, the brethren are suspicious of him and stay away acts 9. Nineteenyearold drusillas father was the king herod of acts 12. 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.

Acts 14 pauls first missionary journey mission work and map. Its based on many chapters in acts but focuses primarily on his conversion in acts 9. The book could not have been written until after pauls imprisonment at rome, since it brings down the history to that event. Luke was from antioch but traveled with paul all over southern europe and the middle east. As a second volume to luke s gospel, it joins what jesus began to do and to teach 1. Acts, chapter 24 united states conference of catholic bishops. Chapters 2728 narrate pauls fourth missionary journey through malta to rome. 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. Acts 24 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. Book of acts bible study notes pastor steve bolewine pastor steve acts bible study lesson 17. Followers of jesus were also referred to as nazarenes acts 24. The never ending story chapter 28 congratulations paul has persevered to the end of his travels in acts and so have you. Chronologically, it would probably be inserted between acts 15.

Acts 24 niv bible five days later the high priest ananias. Evidence and pauls journeys paperback january 24, 2001. The book could not have been written until after paul s imprisonment at rome, since it brings down the history to that event. This bible story shows the catalyst for pauls ministry. Knowing the paul would not take him along on his next journey surely had an. The roman commander found out, and sent paul, under guard to caesarea 20 miles away. These verses describe events after peters escape from prison. The book of actspauls later travels bible and archaeology. In these chapters, paul gave five speeches defending himself before religious and civil. 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. 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. From pauls life the students will be challenged to live a trustworthy life before others. Discuss verses 7 and 8 from different versions of the bible.