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Acts 21. The Jerusalem Riot. The next day we went to Rhodes…. (Acts 21:1). Paul’s 3 rd Missionary Journey. Paul & Philip (21:8-9). Philip and Grecian widows (Acts 6) Philip & Samaria Philip & Ethiopian Both Paul and Philip stretched borders of the Kingdom - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The next day we went to
Rhodes…. (Acts 21:1)
Paul’s 3Paul’s 3rdrd Missionary Journey Missionary Journey
Paul & PhilipPaul & Philip(21:8-9)
• Philip and Grecian widows (Acts 6)
• Philip & Samaria• Philip & Ethiopian• Both Paul and Philip stretched
borders of the Kingdom• Imagine their conversations!
To go or not to go….
• Tyre – Through the Spirit they urged Paul not to go on to Jerusalem (4)
• Agabus – The Holy Spirit says, “In this way the Jews of Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him over to the Gentiles” (11)
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To go or not to go….
• Luke – We…pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. (12)
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To go or not to go….
• Paul – Now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. (20:22-23)
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To go or not to go….
• Companions – When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, “The Lord’s will be done.” (21:14)
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Jerusalem!Jerusalem!• The brothers received
us warmly. (17)
• They praised God! (20)
• However…. (20)
The LieThe LieThey have been informed that
you teach all the Jews who live among the Gentiles to
turn away from Moses, telling them not to circumcise their children or live according to
our customs. (21)
Question:Was it right for James to askPaul to help with this vow?
Question:Was it right for Paul to agree
to help with this vow?
Important:James was clear that he was
not trying to bind the Law on Gentiles. (25)
The Temple RiotThe Temple Riot
• 12 years before the revolt
• Shortly after massacre (38)
• Series of bad Roman Leaders
Herod’s Temple in the 1Herod’s Temple in the 1stst Century Century
“No foreigner is to enter within the
forecourt and the balustrade around
the sanctuary. Whoever is caught will have himself to
blame for his subsequent death.”
• Found at the entrance to the Court of the Women
• 4 ½ foot wall
• Latin & Greek
Herod’s Temple in the 1Herod’s Temple in the 1stst Century Century
The Temple RiotThe Temple Riot
• Instigated by Asian Jews (27)
• Accused Paul of desecrating the Temple
• Tried to kill Paul
The Fortress Antonia and the The Fortress Antonia and the TempleTemple
The Temple RiotThe Temple Riot
• Romans arrived
• Confusion (34)
• Carried by soldiers (35)
• Away with him! (Lk. 23:18)
The CommanderThe Commander• Do you speak
Greek? (37)
• Aren’t you the Egyptian? (38)
• Paul, “I Am a Jew.”
• Allowed to speak