In the window doubtless kept open, to prevent heat, both from the lamps and the number of people. And there sat in a window a certain young man named eutychus, being fallen into a deep sleep. The first thing he encountered in caesarea was this gentile centurion falling at his feet in worship. Rather, he pulled cornelius to his feet and said, stand up. Acts chapter 20 questions for discussion the living word. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The study of acts is a challenge partly because of its length. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. This very short chapter narrates the preliminaries of stephen s martyrdom, noting that it occurred following a period of great growth and prosperity for the new faith, that stephen s rise to prominence was a result of his appointment as one of the seven chosen to administer the distribution of food to the needy, an appointment brought about by complaints of neglecting the grecian. After the uproar had ceased, paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to macedonia. Aug 28, 2009 41 videos play all book of acts full movie the visual bible biblemovies introduction to acts, part 2 selected scriptures duration. 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. The first six verses give a summary of many months of paul s travels.
Read acts chapter 19 in this free douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. One of the greatest gifts a parent, a teacher or a coach can give is encouragement. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. Reading this, we get an idea of what is important to paul, and thus, get a pretty good. In the earliest unambiguous reference to early church practice concerning sunday worship, luke tells us that on the first day of the week we came together to. Verses 1920 a few weeks earlier, people in jerusalem had seen that the sun became dark. David guzik commentary on acts 20, in which paul addresses the elders in. It is to encourage and challenge the readers but it also. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. We have been on a journey through the book of acts. Here is presented by luke the story of certain christians who needed rebaptism acts 19.
A particular account of his spending one lords day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there, acts 20. Remember that for three years i never stopped warning each of you night and. Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Since paul was a longterm prisoner of the roman government and a roman citizen, festus needed to take action. Paul traveled about preaching the gospel and helping the new converts. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 20 introduction as you know, our staff rotates writing the article in the weekly newsletter that is passed out each sunday. Acts of the apostles chapter 2 bible study duration. Acts 20 a study guide by kevin scott executable outlines. Acts chapter 11 starts with peter going back to jerusalem after he preached the gospel to a gentile centurion named cornelius. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of acts. For it is writtenas we journey through acts be impressed that the apostles firmly believe that o.
The importance of the book of acts one can hardly overstate the importance of the book of acts or its contribution to the canon of scripture. He goes into greece, where he tarries three months and, purposing to sail to syria, he returns through macedonia, 2,3. Luke, the author of the book of acts, and the other companions of the apostle paul on this missionary journey. The book of acts course a, lesson 1 free bible study. Acts 20 commentary william barclays daily study bible studylight. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas v. On successive sundays, jesus appeared to the apostles on the day he arose. Paul had refused to have his case moved back to jerusalem. Pauls travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas, acts 20.
Acts chapter 24 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Paul then preached till midnight when he was interrupted by the eutychus incident. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Book of acts bible study lessons course a free online bible study lessons about the history of the early church with examples of conversion. The disciples came together on sunday and partook of the lords supper. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Luke was the author of two booksthe gospel of luke which tells the story of the life of jesus and the acts of the apostles which tells the story of the early church. And they said, cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth god, and of good report among all the nation of the jews, was warned from god by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Luke s devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it. He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in greece.
Paul fell or him it is observable, our lord never used this gesture. The path to joy is the path of obedience to the great commission. Acts 20 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called melita. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Verses 16 tumults or opposition may constrain a christian to remove from his station or alter his purpose, but his work and his pleasure will be the same, wherever he goes. Peter did not say, thank you for recognizing my high spiritual office, and offer him his ring to kiss. Acts 20 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. There can be little doubt that sunday services of christians began with those two appearances of our lord in their assemblies on successive sundays.
How did god through paul turn a potentially devastating and terrible situation around to an encouraging and comforting one. Eutychus acts 20 bible study for kids, bible lessons. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament.
Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. Acts chapter 20 apostle pauls farewell\ pastor tom luitwieler 02262017. The book of acts, chapter 1 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. In doing god s work, our own wills and those of our friends must often be crossed. The main lesson acts 16 presents, which also permeates philippians, is. Paul thought it worth while to bestow five days in going to. 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. It is my assumption that our text in acts 15 must be read in conjunction with the book of galatians, and especially these verses in chapter 2. The book of acts course a, lesson 2 free bible study. And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. Acts chapter 25 commentary northwest college of the bible. The people are astonished, and the apostles inform them that it was not by their own power they had healed the man, but through the power of jesus of nazareth, whom they had crucified, acts 3. This word is properly applied to the care which a shepherd exercises over his flock.
See more ideas about bible crafts for kids, bible activities and bible crafts. When the uproar had ended, paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said goodbye and set out for macedonia. Paul thought it worth while to bestow five days in going to troas, though. Without acts, the actions of the early church would be unknown to us except for a few facts we could glean from the writings of paul. Ministry to helps you tell kids about jesus by providing ageappropriate bible study material and sunday school. As a result, the other apostles were not pleased with peters actions. Acts chapter 20 barnes notes on the new testament on. A journey through the book of acts overview lesson. He had planned in advance to walk to assos by land, which was only a distance of about 20miles.
Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. For the following reasons, luke is generally considered to be the inspired author of acts. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. On successive sundays, jesus appeared to the apostles on the day he arose from the grave john 20. Church of god acts 20 bible study questions handout acts 20. Read acts chapter 4 in this free douay rheims version of the catholic bible. 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. Peter and john go to the temple at the hour of prayer, and heal a man who had been lame from his mothers womb, acts 3. Acts 20 tlb when it was all over, paul sent for the bible. Eutychus acts 20 bible lessons for kids bible for kids childrens bible sunday school lessons sabbath church ideas planting seeds games to play ministry a selection of games to play when teaching youngsters about the story of eutychus as found in acts chapter 20. The author of acts had written a former account of jesus life. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time.
Acts 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Acts 20, new international version niv the bible app. During this time, the jews were regarded as a favored people and many thought that salvation was only meant for them. Acts chapter 19 coffmans commentary of the new testament. With that background sketch, let me draw a few lessons from the account in acts 16 of the founding of the church in philippi and relate these lessons to the letter of philippians. Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Is there anything the holy spirit is leading you to do.
Mar 04, 2017 acts chapter 20 apostle paul s farewell\ pastor tom luitwieler 02262017. Use this information for a catholic bible study course. He had in mind to revisit northern and southern greece macedonia and achaia and then go on to jerusalem and rome. Free online douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Several persons accompany him into asia, and then go before and tarry for him at troas, 4,5. His progress, or circuit, for the visiting of the churches he had planted, in his. Acts chapter 6 coffmans commentary of the new testament. There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke.
The scriptures below will be helpful for those who are unaware that the early church in acts met every day of the week not just on saturday acts 2. Read the following scripture passages and complete the form for each day. Study of the book of acts chapter 14 ivy baptist church. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lord s words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting.
In each case, he went gave one final message, assuming he would never see them again. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. They told paul through the spirit not to go up to jerusalem. Chapter 20 focuses on 2 speeches paul gives to two groups of believers in two different cities. Exploring the book of acts chapter 1 exploring the book of acts chapter 2. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 20 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 20 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. So, we know that the first christians worshipped on sunday. A particular account of his spending one lord s day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there, acts 20. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. A good study bible we recommend the following features. Please take all courses in order as listed on our home page the computer will ask.
A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish. Acts of the apostles 20, new living translation nlt the. Luke describes pauls ministry of encouragement as he summarizes his movements at the end of his third missionary journey and focuses on a local church gathering in troas. Acts 20 commentary to jerusalemmacedonia, achaia, troas. Paul departed on his trip to jerusalem via greece see note on 19. Paul s travels up and down about macedonia, greece, and asia, and his coming at length to troas, acts 20. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. Click the following link for additional help with biblical studies, sunday school lessons and bible study. Acts 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Apr 15, 2020 acts bible activities acts bible craft for kids. Thus the sunday worship of the church is an evidence of and a. A particular account of his spending one lords day at troas, and his raising eutychus to life there v.