How serious should we take the teaching of gods word. Join the bible study team as they study the 17th chapter of the book of acts. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand. Acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts chapter 3 acts 04 bible bowl acts chapter 4 acts 05 bible bowl acts chapter 5 acts 06 bible bowl acts chapter 6 acts 07 bible bowl acts chapter 7 acts 08 bible bowl acts chapter 8 acts 09 bible bowl acts chapter 9 acts 10 bible bowl acts chapter 10. Acts chapter 17 questions for discussion the living. And some of them believed that is, some of the jews, power went along with the word, and faith came by it, and they believed that jesus of nazareth was the true messiah, and that what the apostle preached concerning him was the truth.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of acts in the bible king james version. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The first verse of this chapter is an extraordinary example of economy of. Rather, the focus is clearly on some of the acts or deeds of mostly peter the key figure in. Acts, chapter 17 king james version christian answers. There are some good communication principals in chapter 17 to be aware of, and ill point them out as we go.
As was his custom, paul went into the synagogue, and on three sabbath days he reasoned with them from the scri. Acts 17 niv in thessalonica when paul and his bible. Lukes gospel ends with that event, and luke picks up right where he left off in acts chapter 1. Is it normal for some people to get upset by the preaching of gods word.
Acts 17 commentary william barclays daily study bible. Just as god gave us the book of psalms and its prayers for all occasions, i believe. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Greek made by hands probably from epimenides of crete.
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. Then paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three sabbaths reasoned with them from the scriptures, explaining and demonstrating that the christ had to. The acts of the 12 apostles acts 112 this is a followup study to our recent series on the acts of the apostles. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for. Mar 04, 20 the esv study bible includes maps on many of the pages in the book of acts that help illustrate the various places mentioned in acts and routes taken by the apostles as they proclaim the gospel. Acts chapter 17 john karmelich receive bible study notes. Acts of the apostles chapter seventeen objectives in studying this chapter kevin scott 1 to explore how paul preached in thessalonica and berea, and how his preaching was received in each 2 to recognize how the enemies of the gospel can be relentless in their efforts to stop the spread of the truth 3 to examine how paul preached in. Acts study noteschapter 1 watchtower online library. Acts 17 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts 5 new international version niv ananias and sapphira. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. Sir william ramsay, after making a critical study of lukes writings, declared that luke was the greatest historian, ancient or modern. Acts chapter 17 verse 4 the new john gill exposition of.
Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit, and truly every book of scripture could bear that title. Acts 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 17 in. We chronicle the days following the ascension of jesus. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. Acts 17 niv in thessalonica when paul and his bible gateway. Acts bible book with full chapters king james version. Acts 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. The book is a continuation of the gospel written by luke. They rushed to jasons house in search of paul and silas in order to bring them out to the crowd. Feb 25, 20 join the bible study team as they study the 17th chapter of the book of acts. Acts of the apostles chapter 17 bible study youtube. Amphipolis was about 30 miles from philippi, and apollonia another 30 miles beyond. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Acts of the apostles verse by verse ministry international.
Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. Acts chapter 17 verse 4 the new john gill exposition. Its subject and intention is nicely summarised by the words of the lord in chapter 1. Geneva study bible 9 now while paul waited for them at athens, his spirit was f stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to g idolatry. Still on the second trip chapter 17 traveling can bring out the best or worst in us. What was pauls main preoccupation in the synagogue. Luke is the writer, as he states in his introduction v. The acts of the apostles, revised edition, the daily study bible series philadelphia. Paul presented a seminar to the thessalonians over three sabbaths.
This page contains links to verse by verse studies through the bible. But ye will receive power, the holy spirit having come upon you, and ye shall be my witnesses both in jerusalem and in all judaea and samaria and to the end of the earth. The jews had been looking for generations for messiah. Acts 17 new international version niv in thessalonica. These verses describe events after peters escape from prison. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles. Some have suggested the book should be called the acts of the spirit. 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. We learn more about pauls character, and our own, as we travel to three new destinations. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Acts 17 indepth verse by verse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 17 in plain english. Acts chapter 17 john karmelich receive bible study. Study guide for acts 17 by david guzik blue letter bible.
A good study bible we recommend the following features. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. The book of acts, sometimes called the fifth gospel, is a continuation of the gospel of luke. Acts chapter 17 coffmans commentary of the new testament. These verses describe pauls experiences and work in thessalonica and berea during his second missionary journey. Pauls first missionary journey begins, and he strikes elymas the sorcerer blind. The preaching of paul in the book of acts generally and at thessalonica particularly took the. This study looks at the first twelve chapters of acts, so as to follow the. Study acts 17 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. If a person truly studies the scriptures with an open mind and heart to receive. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. The acts of the apostles is the only narrative found in the new testament apart from the gospels, and it tells the compelling story of how the lord grew and guided the early church.
This was the fifth city paul was run out of by an angry mob, stirred up by envious jewish leaders. The book of acts is the link between the gospels and the epistles. They not only heard paul preach on the sabbath, but daily searched the scriptures, and compared what they read with the facts related to them. Aug 10, 2012 then paul stood in the midst of mars hill, and said, ye men of athens, i perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. It covers primarily the activities of peter and paul, not those of all the. When jesus commissioned, go into all the world and preach the gospel to. Acts 17, new international version niv the bible app. When paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. Acts 17 now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the jews. Then paul stood in the midst of mars hill, and said, ye men of athens, i perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
Each book page may contain relevant audio, video, or verse by verse commentary. Commonly called the acts of the apostles, it is simply titled acts in some of the oldest manuscripts. But his resurrection is implied at the end of that great chapter. Bible study tips for the book of acts unlocking the bible. Acts of the apostles executable outline study resources. What other reactions were aroused from pauls preaching of the gospel. A verse by verse study guide for the book of proverbs.
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