And when king arad the canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that israel came by the way of the spies. Chapter 21 starts the third part of the book of numbers. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they awake, and we. In this chapter we move very close to the entry into canaan, but a number of experiences prior to that entry which would aid israel in the struggles to come remained to be recorded, and the record of them would fill the pentateuch, all the way to the end of deuteronomy.
Yahweh will soon command joshua to commission joshua as his successor 27. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Between the promise of the messiah even the latest of those promises and his coming many ages intervened. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary. In the book of acts, holy men gave into the treasury of a common fund. Acts by the numbers acts chapter 2 faughn family of four. Acts 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. An exposition, with practical observations, of the fourth book of moses, called numbers chapter 1. But in this chapter the north wind and the south wind awake, and then they. The sons of aaron, the levites taken instead of the firstborn. Acts of the apostles 2 commentary new testament matthew. David guzik commentary on acts 2, where the holy spirit is poured out on the. David platt in his book radical has a chapter entitled beginning at the.
Third missionary journey part 2 strengthening the pastors chapter 20 68 22. Exodus 2123 raul ries revelation 6 1990s chuck missler. Hereby there were added to the disciples to the number of about three thousand souls that same day. Acts chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Once you understand the issues, it leaves more questions than answers. Acts 2 niv bible when the day of pentecost came, they. Read acts 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. David guzik commentary on numbers 21, where god sends fiery serpents among the. Matthew henry commentary on numbers 1 catholic online. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt with. They could not do more to encourage paul to go on cheerfully in his work. After 40years of wandering in the wilderness, the people of israel were beginning to make contact with tribes south and east of the jordan river, starting with the edomites in chapter 20.
Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Chapterbychapter bible studies acts kathleendalton. David guzik commentary on acts 21, where paul arrives in jerusalem where he reports of the good work of god among the gentiles. This incident takes place near the end of moses life and the conclusion of israels wandering in the wilderness. In the book of acts, the disciples were all in the temple praising god. Acts 2 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. Enter for a chance to win this niv cultural backgrounds study bible. Before, we begin, i want you to know ive struggled more with chapter 21 than any other chapter in acts. And israel vowed a vow unto the lord, and said, if thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then i will utterly destroy their cities. 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. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. King arad the canaaniterather, the canaanite king of arad an ancient town on the southernmost borders of palestine, not far from kadesh. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore.
God had honoured him more than any of the apostles, yet they did not envy him. Christ, you must memorize certain scriptures that explain the gospel. May 19, 20 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Peters interpretation of the pentecost experience is nearly three times longer than the narrative account detailing the event itself. This is the edited manuscript of lesson 21 in the studies in the book of acts series prepared by. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This great gift is like the deeds of power, wonders, and signs 2. When the gospel is preached, we might find a few people have been saved. It refers to the last days, the times of the gospel, which are called the last. Acts 2 new king james version nkjv coming of the holy spirit. Old testament genesis chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 6 chapter 8 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter 15 chapter 17 chapter 19 chapter 21 chapter 24 chapter 27 chapter 28 chapter 29 chapte. Watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 3 scripture passage page 20. We would love to see and read such ancient literature lost to history.
Ashley the book of numbers the new international commentary on the old testament, 1993. In acts, jesus sends the holy spirit to empower his disciples as they carry. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a. Acts 1 in the first book, o theophilus, i have dealt.
Acts 2 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. We pick up here in chapter 27, where he is finally being sent to rome by ship after being imprisoned for more than two years. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed but a few weeks before. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. They are utterly out of harmony with gospel expedition and new testament simplicity. There are eight by peter in chapters 1,2,3,4,5,10,11,15, one each by. For those seeking a more thorough evangelical commentary on numbers than the tyndale format will allow, ashleys work is a great place to turn. Acts 21, new king james version nkjv the bible app.
A good study bible we recommend the following features. In the twentieth century pentecost has become a source of confusion, embarrassment or division for christians, even as it has become a curiosity, if not an object of ridicule, for nonchristians. Sunday school lesson plans sunday school powerpoint. Oct 10, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of acts, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Genesis chapter 1 genesis 1 ppt genesis 1 script genesis 1,2 ppt. Acts 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. To imagine that the rest of the book is an appendix is to miss lukes purpose. Verses 12 balaam knew that he could not oppose god. Matthew mark luke john acts of apostles romans 1 corinthians. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Book of acts versebyverse bible study and indepth commentary of the acts of the apostles in plain english for everyone to understand.
If the israelites did not destroy those nations completely, these wicked acts would continue. But the mere mention of a book by the bible doesnt mean that the book belongs in our bibles. The fact that the speech in acts 2 is not labeled as speaking in tongues leads me to believe that the speech in acts 10 and 19 is a different phenomenonmore like the ecstatic speech of 1 corinthians 1 1214 than the intelligible speech of acts 2. Chapter 2 acts 2 ppt acts 2 script acts 2b ppt acts 2b script chapter 4 acts 4 ppt acts 4 script chapter 5. So too echoes of the table of nations in acts 2 symbolize mission of the jerusalem church was a universal one. James, a servant of godfor an account of this person, or rather for the conjectures concerning him, see the preface. Acts 2 when the day of pentecost arrived, they were all. How were paul and his companions received by the leaders in jerusalem. However, in the book of acts, the disciples baptized only in the name of jesus 2. When peter preached his sermon, he displayed a practical working knowledge of the word of god.
The instruments whom the lord first employed in spreading the christian religion, could have made no progress without this gift, which proved that their authority was from god. The levites numbered by their families, their duties. The king of arad, the canaanite, who dwelt in the south, heard that israel was coming on the road to atharim, then he fought against israel and took some of them prisoners. This seminarylevel study also retains its depth and uses an engaging interactive format. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Next in order, the sermon was christocentric, setting forth the whole truth concerning jesus christ, in orderly sequence vss. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. It refers to the last days, the times of the gospel, which are called the. I have read that the number one fear that people have is the fear of speaking in public. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 2 and more.
Israel was now to be formed into a commonwealth, or rather a kingdom. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. Jesus had promised the apostles the baptism of the holy spirit, and here is the fulfillment of his promise. Chapter 21 numbers 21 ppt numbers 21 script chapter 22 numbers 22 ppt numbers 22 script chapter 27. Third missionary journey first, back to ephesus chapter 18. Personal repentance and new life through baptism must lead to a committed group of believers who share their property and wealth, and take care of each other. Study acts 2 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better. The word pentecost is found only in the new testament acts 2. Numbers 21 to 36 free bible commentary in easy english. Later in numbers we see god wonderfully working in moses but he was. The unity of the spirit felt by the first christians when the. Hereby there were added to the disciples to the number of about three. The debate centers around whether or not paul was doing gods will. Acts 2 nkjv coming of the holy spirit when the bible.
Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. We can read about the nazarite vow in numbers chapter 6. He very helpfully explores the important theological themes within the book. Finally, in this story the power of speaking other languages intelligibly is the gift given by the spirit to enable believers to testify to gods work in jesus the messiah. God responds with shortterm severity and longterm generosity as he leads them into the promised land. It was when the day of pentecost was fully come, in which there seems to be a reference to the manner of the expression in the institution of this feast, where it is said lev. Numbers chapter 21 kjv king james version jesus said even as moses lifted up a serpent in the wilderness even so must the son of man be lifted up. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin.
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