1. The Acts of the Apostles
Acts 21 – Paul Travels To Jerusalem.
(Conclusion of Third Journey)
Sunday – March 3, 2019

2. Elders’ Suggestion To Paul: Acts 21:23ff cf. Num. 6
Consistent application: Acts 21:25, “As touching the Gentiles that have believed” cf. Acts 15:22
Paul had taught. Galatians 5:4; Galatians 2:11ff; Galatians 3:26ff
The Law is fulfilled. Romans 7:4-6; 10:4; cf. Ephesians 2; Colossians 2
Solution: Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 7:19; 9:20- 23
Paul had circumcised Timothy. Acts 16:3
Paul refused to have Titus circumcised. Galatians 2:3

3. Trouble with the Jews (21:27ff): Added accusations against Paul.
Brought a Gentile into the temple, defiling it. Acts 21:28ff
Paul beaten. (21:30-31)
Saved by the Chief Captain. (21:33ff)
Claudius Lysias (Named in 23:26); cf. Romans 15:30-31
NOTE: Confusion. (verse 34; cf. 19:32)
Claudius Lysias is confused. (21:38)
Paul’s defense begins. (21:39ff)
Paul beckoned with his hands. cf. 19:33; 12:17; 13:16