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Chapter Twenty. OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER. To review Paul's travels in Macedonia and Greece, during the 3rd journey. To note Paul's preaching until midnight and then talking until daybreak, after Eutychus falls out of the third floor window. To review Paul's travels from Troas to Miletus.
- (22-24) Paul Speaks of His Future.
- (25) Paul Announces That He Probably Won’T See The Ephesian Elders again.
- (26-27) Paul’s Solemn Declaration of His Innocence Before God.
- (28) Encouraging Them to Take Heed to Themselves and to God’s people.
- (29) Take Heed to The Flock Because of Danger from The outside.
- (30) Take Heed to The Flock Because of Danger from The inside.
- (31) Further Encouragement to Watch.
- (32-35) Paul’s Conclusion: Remember A Heart of Sacrifice.
- (36-38) Paul’s Tearful Good-Bye to The Ephesian elders.
“And see, now I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem, not knowing the things that will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies in every city, saying that chains and tribulations await me. But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received...
“And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more.” a. You all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God: Paul did a lot in Ephesus. In that city God used him to work some amazing miracles. · Acts 19:11 says that in Ephesus, the hands of Paul did unusual miracles. · Acts 1...
“Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God.” a. Therefore: There is much wrapped up in this simple word. It has the sense of, Because I probably won’t see you again… because I love you so much…because I have invested so much of my heart and life ...
“Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” a. Therefore: This is Paul’s second therefore in this section. The first therefore looked at his own life (I testify to you that I am innocent of the blood of all men). Th...
“For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.” a. For I know this: Paul presses the urgency here, warning these leaders that savage wolves will come in among them all. He knew that a pastor, a leader among God’s people has to do more than only feed and lead – he also has to protect. i. Paul d...
“Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.” a. Also from among yourselves men will rise up: It is often easier for pastors to deal with the wolves that come from the outside – obviously false teachings and goofy winds of doctrine. But it is often very difficult to deal with t...
“Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears.” a. Therefore watch: This was Paul’s third thereforein such a short section. · He gave one therefore about himself (his clear conscience, Acts 20:26). · He gave a second therefore about what they should do (take heed, Acts 20:28). · This t...
“So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I have coveted no one’s silver or gold or apparel. Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities, and for those who were with me. I have shown you in every w...
And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all. Then they all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship. a. He knelt down and prayed with them all. Then they all wept freely: This remin...
A Chapter-by-Chapter Bible Study of the Book of Acts 4 Acts - A Short Introduction Here’s what we’ll be reading as we study through the book of Acts: Chapters 1-12 (First Ten Years) Major Emphasis: The Jerusalem Church Major Topics Covered: Church Gospel Holy Spirit Chapters 13-28 (Next 20 Years) Major Emphasis: Churches Spread
What does Acts chapter 20 mean? Acts 20 records the last part of Paul's third missionary voyage. He started by traveling over land to Galatia in central modern-day Turkey where he revisited the churches he and Barnabas had planted during his first journey (Acts 13:3—14:26).
Chapter 20 tells of the nal leg of Paul’s third journey. Acts 20:1 After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and when he had exhorted them and taken his leave of them, he left to go to Macedonia. Acts 20:2 When he had gone through those districts and had given them much exhortation, he came to Greece.
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Acts 20 1. Brethren need to partake of the Lord’s Supper every “first day of the week.” Acts 20:7 2. People should not fall asleep during the preaching. 3. Elders need to protect the purity of the church over which they have the oversight. 4. There is a big difference between “oversee” and “overlook.” Too many
6 study guide — acts 20: fierce wolves are coming; guard the flock “For I want you to know, believers, that the gospel which was preached by me is not man’s gospel [it is not a human invention, patterned after any human concept].
