David lose, karoline lewis, and matt skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for easter 7. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Acts chapter 16 questions for discussion the living. They tell the apostles that jesus will one day return the same way that he left. Scared, the magistrates came and pleaded with paul and silas to leave the city, which they did after a short visit to lydias house to encourage the brethren. Though this is true, it greatly distresses paul because the jews might conclude that he consorted with soothsayers, unlawful according to leviticus 19. Acts of the apostles chapter sixteen objectives in studying this chapter 1 to trace the route of paul. This verse by verse 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. Evils attempts to manipulate and perhaps control the truth are not to be tolerated, but answered with the clarity of the gospel. And at midnight paul and silas prayed, when others were asleep, and all things were still and quiet. Acts 16 commentary william barclays daily study bible. In deference to the jews of the area, he arranged for timothy to be circumcised. Acts with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Reading this, we get an idea of what is important to paul, and thus, get a. Miracles, healings, imprisonment, torture the early christians experienced all the highs and lows. Acts, chapter 16 king james version christian answers. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Should we obey god even when we do not understand him. Let me mention just a few of the reasons why actsand thus our study of this bookis so important. First, acts combined with the gospel of luke makes up over onefourth of the entire new testament. From their point of view, the gentiles might consider the religion. Acts 16 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. The church had decided circumcision was not necessary. The book of acts, chapter 12 offers free online access to study passages and verses contained in the holy scriptures of the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Acts chapter 1 commentary northwest college of the bible. A consensus arises that gentiles need not be circumcised.
From your study this past week, what is one thing that impressed you that can be of help in your life. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Paul and silas travel to derbe and lystra, where they meet timothy 2. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Bible discussion group study questions in preparation for sunday, july 8, 2007 passage. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text.
In this part, luke describes how the gospel spread through more countries. And at midnight paul and silas prayed and sang praises literally, praying, were singing praises. Click the following link for additional help with biblical studies, sunday school lessons and bible study. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named timothy, the son of a certain jewish woman who believed, but his father was greek. The pivotal moment of acts chapter 1 is when jesus ascends to heaven. A disciple, whose mother was a jewish christian and father was greek 3. The casing of an evil spirit out of a damsel, acts 16. Therefore, sailing from troas, we ran a straight course to samothrace, and.
Acts chapter 16 questions for discussion the living word. Acts chapter 1 begins with a summary of proofs of the life of jesus christ. Acts 16 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. As the word here employed is that used to denote the paschal hymn sung by our lord and his disciples after. Acts 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The accusing and abusing of paul and silas for it, their imprisonment, and the indignities done them, acts 16. Acts, chapter 12 king james version christian answers. These proofs include his resurrection, his conference with the disciples, and the instructions that he left for them before he ascended into heaven. Study acts 16 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Acts 16 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. It is some rebuke to barnabas that after he left paul we hear no more of him, of what he did or suffered for christ. This was the second of 6 visions received by the apostle 9.
He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at lystra and iconium. Acts chapter 17 1 then came he to derbe and lystra. As you may have already surmised acts 16 is not the best chapter break as it. Day 1 ask for insight read the passage a read acts 16. Immediately following this vital moment are five short verses that seem curiously at odds with the consensus of acts 15. Acts 15 is a climactic moment wherein a potentially destructive division in the early days of the church is seemingly averted. Timothy joins paul and silas then he came to derbe and lystra.
In each case, he went gave one final message, assuming he would never see them again. A lot more here than meets the eye a closer look at acts chapter 16 by michael fischer. The christians at rome were so far from being ashamed of paul, or afraid of owning him, because he was a prisoner, that they were the more careful to show. And when the jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into syria, he purposed to return through macedonia. This was done to aid his acceptance by the jews and provide full access to the synagogues see note on 6. This is a different kind of message than the ones i usually preach. This chapter records pauls encounter with lydia, the successful businesswoman. Chapter 20 focuses on 2 speeches paul gives to two groups of believers in two different cities.
A woman possessed by a demon begins to follow paul and his party, calling them servants of the most high god verses 1617. Chapter 16 begins the 2nd missionary journey of paul. Acts 16 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 16 in plain english. But paul, as he was recommended by the brethren to the grace of god, so his services for christ after this are largely recorded. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come. It illustrates both the great pain and great beauty of the christian life. The apostles watch him as they stand around looking up into the sky, two men dressed in white ask them why they are standing around. 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. This chapter is concerned exclusively with the conversion of cornelius, the same event also being under consideration in acts 11. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1.
Are the magistrates strategois of this verse the same officials as the. And he took him and circumcised him because of the jews who were in that region, for they. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. So, the christians became stronger in the faith and more people joined the churches daily. The book of acts is an exciting one, detailing the spread of the gospel after jesus returned to heaven. Acts 16 nkjv timothy joins paul and silas bible gateway. Has the holy spirit ever told you not to do something. David guzik commentary on acts 16 introduces pauls second missionary. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt. Acts 16 keeping hope alive this great bible chapter could be described as bittersweet. May 12, 20 sermon brainwave podcast brainwave 293 lectionary texts for may 12, 20. Acts of the apostles 16, new living translation nlt the.
His mother was a jewish believer, but his father was a greek. But because of their faithfulness, we now have access to the word of god and the knowledge of jesus. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. We learn from this part how the good news about jesus reached europe. Acts bible study discussion questions chapter 16 acts 16. Lukes devoting so much space to the narrative of a single conversion indicates the importance of it.
Python was a snake that guarded the oracle at delphi. 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. Acts chapter 16 commentary northwest college of the bible. Acts chapter 20 kjv king james version little children, it is the last time. The miraculous conversion of the jailer to the faith of christ, acts 16.
Acts 14, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Acts 16 new king james version nkjv timothy joins paul and silas. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. Acts chapter 10 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 16 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 16 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. Only if god prepares the heart by opening itenlightening it to understand the gospel, moving it to desire the salvation blessings compare 24. Note that the authors return to the use of they indicates that luke stayed behind in philippi 16 40. Acts 16 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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. This chapter has the continuation of the second missionary tour, relating the revisiting of lystra and derbe acts 16. And certain men which came down from judaea taught the brethren, and said, except ye be. This is one of several we passages in the book of acts see also. On a personal note, i have found it difficult to study and write about this.
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