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Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke & The Acts Of The Apostles

Paul’s 2nd Journey © 1999 MANNA

Lesson 40 – In Macedonia 16:9-40 The next day, the authorities order Paul & Silas released…the jailer relays the message to Paul vv Paul refuses to go quietly… “They have beaten us & imprisoned us who are Romans. Let them come and get us.” v. 37

Lesson 40 – In Macedonia 16:9-40 The now scared authorities come & release Paul, beg him to leave the city vv Upon being released, Paul & Silas make a return visit to Lydia’s house and then depart v. 40

Lesson 41 – In Thessalonica 17:1-9 Luke switches the pronouns back to “they” and “them” v. 1a He remained in Philippi cp. 20:1-6

Paul’s 2nd Journey © 1999 MANNA

Lesson 41 – In Thessalonica 17:1-9 Paul kept his “custom”…he entered the synagogue and taught the Jews for 3 Sabbaths vv. 1b-3 Some Jews were persuaded, along with a great multitude of Greeks & a number of leading women v. 4

Lesson 41 – In Thessalonica 17:1-9 Other Jews opposed Paul, formed a mob with wicked men from the marketplace, and “set the city in an uproar” v. 5a Not finding Paul at Jason’s house, they dragged out Jason & others and charged them before the authorities vv. 5b-7

Lesson 41 – In Thessalonica 17:1-9 This appears to be the first time a Christian other than an apostle has suffered directly for the gospel cp. Heb 10:32-34 Because of the Jews, the crowds were “stirred up”…bond money was collected from Jason vv Thess 2:14b-20

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Lesson 41 – In Berea 17:10-15 As a result, the brethren sent Paul & Silas away by night to Berea v. 10a No mention of Timothy A possibility he remained behind at Philippi Some believe he carried the financial help to Paul in Thessalonica Phil 4:10-16

Lesson 41 – In Berea 17:10-15 As a result, the brethren sent Paul & Silas away by night v. 10a No mention of Timothy He eventually joins Paul & Silas in Berea v. 14

Lesson 41 – In Berea 17:10-15 In Berea, Paul again goes to the Jews & their synagogue v. 10b The Bereans were more “noble-minded” (open-minded) than the Thessalonians v. 11 They were willing to “…search the Scriptures” A commendable attitude for us to imitate

Lesson 41 – In Berea 17:10-15 Many in Berea believed v. 12 The Thessalonian Jews oppose again v. 13 Again, Paul must leave…Silas & Timothy remain behind v. 14 Paul is taken to Athens, orders Silas & Timothy to come to him quickly v. 15

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Lesson 41 – In Athens 17:16-34 While waiting for them to come, Paul is “provoked” re: Athens’ idolatry v. 16 He continues to teach v. 17 Jews & God-fearing Greeks in the synagogue With anyone else who would listen in the marketplace

Lesson 41 – In Athens 17:16-34 Some Greeks showed “interest” vv “Curious” philosophers (Epicureans & Stoics) Paul was invited to the Aeropagus Paul’s sermon vv. 22b-31 He started with them “where they were” He acknowledged their religious inclinations

Lesson 41 – In Athens 17:16-34 Paul’s sermon vv. 22b-31 He sought to help them see the one true God Creator above idolatrous temples vv a Giver of all things to humanity vv. 25b-26 One desiring a relationship with man vv One who demands man to repent vv Based upon resurrection of Jesus Christ