Acts 23:23-25 - Continuation of previous lessons from Acts.
A plot against Paul by 40 Jews - to kill him. Paul's nephew hears about the plot, warns Lysias, the Roman…
Acts 21:27-29
Men probably came from Ephesus (served many idols, had the Artemesian Games) was a big riot when Paul was there.
They accused Paul of having contempt for the…
Paul's Third Missionary Journey - spent 2 years in Ephesus, left after a major riot, visited other churches already established, then headed to Jerusalem.
Acts 20:16, 22-25
The journey to…
Nowadays dads are portrayed on the media as dorky, evil or toxic, absent. BUT, don't let them lie to you --- Dads are really important.
Some statistics:
US Census Bureau…
Mark 10:13-15 Matt. 18:5-6 Children matter to Jesus. God has a heart for children. Children's Ministry matters. The disciples probably thought they were doing a good thing by keeping the…
Prov. 31:10-31
What a woman! What man would not want a wife like that?
in Summary, she is:
(1) trustworthy
(2) a manager of the household
(3) industrious; hard working…
Marriage = designed by God as a gift
Now days, seen as outdated, unnecessary, restrictive. But, NOT by God's standard.
Was the first human institution.
Look at Paul's letter to…
Prov. 31:30 - a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
(side note: if your mom is failing at some of these points, don't tease her. Remember: Matt…
Intro: Paul spent 3 yrs. @ Ephesus, leaves after a riot, travels throughout the area (3rd missionary journey)
Decides NOT to return to Ephesus! Goes instead to Miletus - 30…
Acts 20:1-6
Paul headed back to Jerusalem, is collecting offering for believers there.
(Ref: 1 Cor. 16:1-4, 2 Cor. 8:1-9:15, Rom. 15:25-28)
Representatives from churches accompanying Paul - 2 Cor…
Great works happening in Ephesus:
1) Apollos preached there - got his start
2) Paul taught there in the synagogues
3) Paul went back to Jerusalem, then to his home…
Ephesus = port city, major commercial trade center, AND has temple of Artemis (4 time the size of the Parthenon in Athens) - one of the 7 wonders of the…
Recap: Paul has been in Corinth - city of great vice. Had 1 1/2 years of encouragement, success, no beatings devoted himself to the ministry, and made new friends -…
I. Why is the resurrection so important?
A. The Resurrection Confirms Jesus' message - If Jesus hadn't raised from the dead, He would have been a liar. Matt. 17:22-23, Mark…
Origin of hte Lord's Suupper -- disciples gathered in Jerusalem to celebrae (commemorate) the Passover (Ex. 12)
They celebrate (commemorate)
(1) their deliverance - from slavery in Egypt
(2) their…
Last time = Paul in Athens. Very intellectual city - philosophers, elites. Had Areopagus (council that set the morals for the society).
Preached at the Synagogue, also in market place…
Acts 13-14 = 1st. Missionary Journey - 1200 to 1500 miles, 1 - 2 years
Now 2nd. Missionary Journey - Acts 12:36 - going back to check on churches established…
Acts 17:16-34 - How the lonely seedpicker educated the intellectuals
Paul was run off from Berea by the Thessalonians. Silas and Timothy meeting him in Athens.
Athens = cultural center…
Acts 17:10 - Background: 2nd. Missionary Journey, visiting churches established on first journey, new territory, Macedonian province, Greece, Europe. Paul run out of Thessalonica.
Acts 17:11-15 - Jews were more…
Recap: Paul gets an apology from the authorities for the beating and imprisonment; encourages the believers there at Philippi, departs for Thessalonica. Passed through other areas. Why? Thessalonica was the…
Recap: Paul and Silas = 2nd. Missionary journey to check in with churches previously established, to strengthen their faith, as well as expand the territory. Were seeking to go other…
Psm. 148:1-13
Many things we listen to leave us empty, stressed, afraid. Give no benefit at all.
However, when force self to worship (ie: singing praises to God) - am…
Last week "Jerusalem Council" (addressed matter of Gentiles and the Law) - whether new Gentile believers needed to follow Jewish Law - mainly re. circumcision
Now ... Paul and Barnabas…
After their return from 1st. missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas gave a report. Conflicts arose.
Acts 15:1 Jews have the history, were God's chosen people. Established the sacrifices, upheld the…
Example: Question - "How was the morning sermon?" Answer = "mixed reviews!"
No matter how well the gospel is presented ... will always get "Mixed Reviews!"
Paul and Barnabas…