What practice was discussed at the jerusalem council in chapter 15. Acts chapter 17 questions for discussion the living word. Acts 17 new international version niv in thessalonica. Paul next went to thessalonica where as was his custom he preached in the jewish synagogue, explaining and proving jesus christ using the scriptures. It reads almost like a story of tom sawyer and huckleberry finn. Acts chapter 17 barnes notes on the new testament on. Is it normal for some people to get upset by the preaching of gods word. Remember to give the who, what, and why about the events. When paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. Disputing at athens, the famous university of greece acts 17. Jesus knew from the begging that he was going to be betray by judas jesus said it was better for him judas not to be born. Believers escorted him to athens, then returned to berea with a message for silas and timothy to hurry and join paul in athens.
Here is a quiz on the book of acts from the new testament. This meant that there were many cultic prostitutes present in the city cf. The purpose of the observation stage is to maintain focus on the text at hand within the normative rules of language, context and logic. Some were persuaded and joined him as well as some greeks. Some men were teaching circumcision based on whose custom. Here ends our study of all the places mentioned in the book of acts. What happened when peter and john were brought before the council. You will have approximately 20 minutes to complete this homework assignment. The book of acts quiz 25 questions fun trivia quizzes. Paul presented a seminar to the thessalonians over three sabbaths. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about pqa bible quiz acts 17 kjv verses. A eunuch was on his way home from jerusalem when philip taught and baptized him. Acts 17 niv bible when paul and his companions had passed. Now peter and john went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour.
What was pauls main preoccupation in the synagogue. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living word. If the book of acts were a work of fiction designed to portray paul as a saint, no such story would appear. 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.
Acts 17 niv in thessalonica when paul and his bible. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 1 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 chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. Bible study quiz questions set 2 acts facts book of acts.
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. In thessalonica 17 when paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. David spoke about judas concerning his betrayal in the book of psalms. In this chapter, paul and silas are in thessalonica. When jesus showed himself alive to the disciples, how many days was he with. Acts 17 background information with maps and images. 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. Acts 17 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Can you name one out of every ten words of kjv acts chapter 17. Study of the book of acts chapter 17 ivy baptist church. What happened when peter and john saw a lame man at the gate of the temple. But paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, i command thee in the name of jesus christ to come out of her. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Acts 1718 bible quiz saint timothy paul the apostle scribd. Though absolute monarchies hold sway over very few peoples today, many still live under totalitarian rule. Acts 17 new international version niv dramatized audio. Luke portrays paul as traveling the via egnatia acts 17. Luke is giving an account of the salvation of the gentiles to theophilus, a gentile convert. Please take a moment to register your free funtrivia id. Acts chapter 17 continues to describe the difficult circumstances that the apostles and disciples of christ had to face for preaching the gospel. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests.
He talked about his teachings, his miracles, and the fact that. Next chapter of acts the book of acts, chapter 17 we hope that you find the content of the book of acts, chapter 17 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. The image of artemis was thought to have been a meteor which resembled a manybreasted female figure. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. From your study this past week, what is one thing that impressed you that can be of help in your life. Acts chapter 17 questions for discussion the living word library. How serious should we take the teaching of gods word. New international version when paul and his companions had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a jewish synagogue. Acts of the apostles chapter 17 bible study duration. Bible discussion group study questions in preparation for sunday, august 5, 2007 passage. Acts chapter 7 deals with the defense of stephen, a disciple and deacon in the early church, who was moving among the people performing miracles and preaching. Day 1 ask for insight read the passage a read acts 17.
It records the second missionary journey of paul, together with silas and timothy. Acts 01 bible bowl acts chapter 1 acts 02 bible bowl acts chapter 2 acts 03 bible bowl acts. Acts 17 bible study detailed questions, answers and guide for an indepth, versebyverse bible study of acts chapter 17 in plain english that everyone can. What other reactions were aroused from pauls preaching of the gospel.
Acts chapter 18 kjv king james version irene123, i agree that aquila and priscilla expounded the scriptures more perfectly from the ot to apollos. Acts 17 bible study acts chapter 17 commentary bible study. There was a synagogue where paul spent three days preaching about jesus. The problem was they were not looking for one like jesus of nazareth. Lets resume our study of how the most revolutionary message the world has ever heard moved into europe and thus affected the history of western civilization for some 2000 years. Acts 17, new king james version nkjv the bible app. What makes a person receptive to you sharing your faith in jesus a with that question asked, should we only preach to those who are receptive.
Set 2 of bible study quiz questions with answers as a part of studies in acts. In another book, other than the bible, we read that a dionysius was the pastor of a diocese in corinth and this one here was named for him. Perhaps, these specific mentions here just show how few received the gospel message into their hearts. In one sense you would not want to be in paul and silas shoes. Acts conversion of saul apostle paul, book of acts chapter 1. We began, you remember, in the sixteenth chapter of acts with the story of paul, silas, luke, and timothy in the city of philippi, and of the great earthquake that released them. Through what authority did jesus give commandments unto the apostles. Bible quizzes the bible is at the end of each quiz in case you wish to read it first. The book of acts chapters 814 the book of acts is a true and compelling account of the first church.
Study of acts discussion notes chapter 16 introduction chapter 16 makes for interesting reading. The book of acts, chapters 111 describe the book of acts. Acts and the epistles bible study questions and commentary. And paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures.
Acts 17 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of acts chapter 17 in plain english. What was the author of acts of the apostles occupation. Acts 17 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts chapter 17 commentary northwest college of the bible. But the jews were jealous so they rounded up some ruffians and started. And having passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the. When the christian gospel invades such an environment, an authority struggle automatically arises.
Acts study noteschapter 17 watchtower online library. Acts 17 niv bible when paul and his companions had. Acts 17 is the seventeenth chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. Still on the second trip chapter 17 traveling can bring out the best or worst in us. Acts of the apostles 17, new living translation nlt. This is a selftest on chapters 1 and 2 of the book of acts. He explained it and presented proof from the scriptures, that is, from the inspired hebrew scriptures. I believed judas was predestined to betray jesus as in acts 1. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. The high priests of the synagogues grew angry and jealous of stephen and accused him of blasphemy.
Choose from 25 different sets of bible quiz acts 17 fblvl flashcards on quizlet. In order to engage with his audience in acts 17, paul uses the. As was his custom, paul went into the synagogue, and on three sabbath days he reasoned with them from the scri. 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. Why did jesus tell the disciples and other believers to wait in jerusalem. And a certain man lame from his mothers womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple. Learn bible quiz acts 17 fblvl with free interactive flashcards. Over what topic did the men from judea come down and cause conflict.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Points you earn from this quiz will then be saved, and you can also participate in. But whatever his views were, it is certain that his followers had embraced the doctrine that voluptuousness and the. Acts 17 now when they had passed through amphipolis and.
This is a selftest on chapters 16 18 of the book of acts. Is perga the name of a disease, a king, a mountain, a ship, or a city. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and. Points you earn from this quiz will then be saved, and you can also participate in our trivia games, tournaments, teams, and.
We learn more about pauls character, and our own, as we travel to three new destinations. Acts 17 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Now when they had passed through amphipolis and apollonia, they came to thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the jews. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit. Acts 17 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. It thrills our heart to know that folks are learning, and so many are writing and calling and telling us that for the first they are beginning to see the difference between god dealing with israel and the church. This commentary on acts 17 treats pauls visit to athens and his sermon to the areopagus. Acts, chapter 17 king james version christian answers. The book containing this chapter is anonymous, but early christian tradition uniformly affirmed that luke composed this book as well as the gospel of luke. Chapters 8 14 carries us into the story of sauls conversion and ministry, along with peters continuing story as an apostle.
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