s1e99 Acts 24:1-27

Observations:

Ty:

• Who came up with calling a group of people who have had a come to Jesus meeting the Way?
• Why did Felix keep paul in custody? Was it for entertainment? How long?
• If Felix hated the Jews why did he marry a Jewish woman?
• Why bring up that all people will rise from the dead to be judged?

Darin:

• Who is Tertullus? Is he mentioned anywhere else in the NT?
• Sect of the Nazarenes? Only time mentioned?
• Why the discussion on the resurrection in particular? Theological issue between Jewish leaders or pertaining to the difference accepting Jesus as resurrected?
• Felix wanted a bribe - is that the sole reason for all the convos with Paul?
• Doing the Jews a favor? Motivation?

Meaning:

Ty: I could say again here we see luke showing Pauls life mimicking Jesus' life. Which is true. But here we see Paul tie it all together by stating that Jesus is the fulfillment of prophecy in a little more of a clear way to the Gentiles than Jesus just saying He is the son of man. Since I am unlikely in the USA to be as persecuted as Paul its simply becomes hard for application.

Darin: (I'm not convinced that Luke has an intended meaning for the reader, but giving it my best shot) Paul was unfairly accused and suffered much while maintaining the truth and preaching the gospel.

Application:

Inward: (Ty) How do I continue to follow the way in my daily actions? (Darin) The example of Paul gives me courage to defend myself against the lies of the opposition.

Outward: (Ty) How do I continue to follow the way in my daily interactions with others? (Darin) Am I bold enough to call out lies when I hear them and speak the truth?

Upward: (Ty) Prasie be to the God of our fathers for His self sacrifice to create THE WAY so I dont have without Him ever again! (Darin) Praise Jesus for the Holy Spirit who gives us the words to say when we need to defend ourselves against the world.

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s1e98 Acts 22:30-23:35

Observations:

• Paul addressed the council, Sanhedrin?
• High priest - did Paul not recognize him? Why or why not?
• Did Paul stir up the Pharisee vs. Sadducee debate on purpose? Why or why not?
• Whitewashed wall - close to Jesus' words, any other references What does it mean exactly?
• Who is really wanting to kill Paul?
• Paul's nephew - any other mention of him, what do we know about him?
• Seemingly lots of parallels with Jesus' accusers, trial, etc.

Meaning:

Take courage and testify to the facts about Jesus.

Application:

Inward: Do I want to be bold?

Outward: How do I become more bold - what am I afraid of physically?

Upward: Praise Jesus for giving us courage when we do his work and testify to the facts of Jesus.

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s1e97 Acts 21:37-22:29

Observations:

• Context? Paul on the steps of the barracks wanting to talk with the violent Jewish crowd who were just beating him...why?
• Why did the tribune think Paul was the Egyptian insurrectionist?
• What does citizen of no obscure city mean?
• The Hebrew spoken by Paul shushed the crowd - why? Did they not think he was a Jew? Was the crowd influenced without knowing exactly what was going on?
• Gamaliel - pretty big credentials
• Why are they so upset with him? Misleading Jews? Greeks in the temple? All these things?
• v 22 - sen to the Gentiles - is this the phrase that really set them off?
• What significance is there to the tribune admitting he bought citizenship? Is Paul somehow higher than him in the social caste at the time?

Meaning:

Paul's testimony sought to save persecutors, as he once was, to bring them to the truth. The world needs to know...despite the objections.

Application:

Inward: I have fear when it comes to opposition - paralyzing and I don't want to engage.

Outward: I don't engage the angry lost.

Upward: Praise Jesus for the martyrs, who faced opposition so that the world might know the gospel.

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