He sends paul by night, under a strong escort of horse and foot, to caesarea, to felix, and with him a letter, stating the circumstances of the case, acts 23. This is a selftest on chapters 22 24 of the book of acts. I told you, theophilus, about everything jesus began to do and teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven after giving his chosen apostles further instructions through the holy spirit. All the awesome things he said and did and the super cool way he died and came back to life again. The period of pauls imprisonment began with his arrest and rescue by claudius lysias, as recorded in the last chapter. Acts of the apostles 23, new living translation nlt. The close of the foregoing chapter left paul in the high priests court, into which the chief captain whether to his advantage or no i know not had removed his cause from the mob.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible king james version. Acts 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, men and brethren, i have lived in all good conscience before god until this day. In acts chapter, saul to be named paul in verse 9 and barnabas begin what will become know as the first missionary journey. Results page 1 of 3 introduction the key verse to the whole chapter and the rest of the book of acts. Luke dispensed with any introductory material in his narration of pauls attempted defense before the sanhedrin. Paul, earnestly beholding the councilwith a look of conscious integrity and unfaltering courage, perhaps also recognizing some of his early fellow pupils. Acts 23 paul in protective custody, from jerusalem to caesarea a. More than forty persons conspire his death, acts 23. Pauls opening remark was bitterly resented, though we can. Luke records jesus prophecy of the destruction of jerusalem in a. He started by addressing the council in friendly words, calling them men and brethren. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. Acts 23 niv paul looked straight at the sanhedrin bible gateway.
Survey of the book of actspart ii chapters through 28. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. Acts chapter 26 kjv king james version who was jesus praying to. Acts 14 james killed and peter imprisoned 12 about that time herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for. Do you sit to judge me according to the law, and command me to be struck contrary to the law. Pauls sisters son, hearing of it, informs the captain of the guard, acts 23. When someone witnesses, in person, by letter, by phone, by pc, it is wrong to smite them by getting indignant, angry, and saying they are fools, ignorant, etc. Balaam had some knowledge of god, and god used him numbers 22. Acts chapter 23 paul before the council, felix the governor.
Does the lord still strengthen us christians this way today. From your study this past week, what is one thing that impressed you that can be of help in your life. It informs of the period of their statement as a nation, of which genesis was prophetic and the rest of the pentateuch immediately reparatory. When a chapter or section is finished, you will see at the bottom of.
Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 26 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 26 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. A study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. By acts 23, paul is defending himself before the sanhedrin, and makes every effort to speak to any group of people about. In result however there was a minimum of testimony and a maximum of confusion. 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. The natural abilities and moral virtues of the heathens often have been employed to protect his persecuted servants. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. It is the greatest sequel ever written, the sequel of sequelsthe sequel 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. We will after the first of the year actually begin a verse by verse study of the book of acts. Acts 14 now at iconium they entered together into the. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. He receives a divine assurance that he shall go to rome. David guzik commentary on acts 23 describes pauls speech before the sanhedrin, and how he gets delivered from the plot of assassins.
Acts 23 new international version niv 23 paul looked straight at the sanhedrin and said, my brothers, i have fulfilled my duty to god in all good conscience to this day. Study of the book of acts chapter 23 ivy baptist church. Joshua a2 classic bible study guide 2 introduction the book of joshua records one of the most interesting and important portions of israels history. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 23 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 23 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. Im not sure exactly which sunday marching into january, but we will do that. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. And the high priest ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth. Acts bible book with full chapters king james version. Then paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, men and brethren, i have lived in all good conscience before god until this day. Click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. And when felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, when lysias the chief captain shall come down, i will know the uttermost of your matter. Acts chapter 23 questions for discussion the living.
Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Anyhoo acts starts with jesus already back in black. The events of this chapter begin as the 12 apostles 1. The waiting period introduction the gospel story has a sequel. Acts of the apostles 1, new living translation nlt the. Before paul had an opportunity to pick out the high priest from everyone else, he was required to speak on his own behalf. He decides to hang around with all his favorite disciples for forty days. As we open this chapter, we find paul standing before this august body, and we might have expected him to give the most striking and convincing address of his life.
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