Casual commentary on the book of acts chapter 9

Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to jerusalem. A turning point in acts comes when saul of tarsus whose name is first given as paul later in acts. In both narratives an act of deceit interrupts the victorious progress of the people of god. Acts 9 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible. Study of acts discussion notes chapter 9 introduction in chapter 9 of acts, luke begins to give a broader view of what is taking place in the new testament church. Commentary on the book of acts of the apostles by matthew.

With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library. The most prominent apostle throughout the first twelve chapters of the book of acts is peter. We have seen the inveterate opposition of the heads of israel to the testimony of the holy ghost, their obstinacy in repelling the patient grace of god. The temple in this book called acts was the third temple. Two men joseph, called barsabbas also known as justus and matthias were nominated. Stephen said some words from the book by the prophet isaiah isaiah 66.

It is plain, from what follows, that ananias regarded saul as a foe to christianity, and that he would have been apprehensive of danger if he were with him, acts 9. Most can be obtained from a good religious bookstore. Damascus is mentioned in the new testament only in acts chapters 9, 22. Before conversion, the apostle paul was certainly wellschooled in the scriptures, as far as the jews could teach him. But they dont seem to have any explanation about scales or flakes falling from the eyes, allowing the person to see again. By its opening words the acts of the apostles is linked in the clearest way with the gospel of luke. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.

Hence chapter 9 apparently says that the witnesses heard without understanding the. Acts chapter 11 starts with peter going back to jerusalem after he preached the gospel to a gentile centurion named cornelius. This should be an encouragement to all of us, because few are selected for the center stage of this world, and all too often the ones who are elected see romans, become monsters like adolph hitler. Then saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of damascus, so that if he found any who were of the way, whether men or women, he might. Acts chapter 9 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. But after stephens martyrdom the church was forced to scatter. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. We do not recommend loose translations or oneman translations. He wanted to bring themboth men and womenback to jerusalem in. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Saul was 3 days without sight and neither did eat or drink. During this time, the jews were regarded as a favored people and many thought that salvation was only meant for them. Twentyfirst century biblical commentary series the book of acts.

The story of ananias is to the book of acts what the story of achan is to the book of joshua. Acts chapter 9 questions for discussion the living. Acts of the apostles 1 commentary new testament matthew. View acts 9 in the note window he conversion of saul. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Mar, 20 welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat different setting. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Welcome to ivy baptist churchs bible study on demand before beginning this study, please take an opportunity to download the worksheet for this bible study.

But stephen reminded the jews that god was bigger than any temple. Book of acts chapter 15 christians and the law of moses. Or the fast may be a conscious act of penance for past sins haenchen 1971. Verses 19 we found mention made of saul twice or thrice in the story of stephen, for the sacred penman longed to come to his story. Clearly, both husband and wife were partners in the deception. Acts chapter 9 barnes notes on the new testament on. No where in the bible does it teach that when god drawscalls someone they have to be blinded or fast for 3 days. So ill informed was saul, that he thought he ought to do all he could against the name of christ, and that he did god service thereby. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 2 acts the beautiful, amazing, powerful, weak, dysfunctional church table of contents scripture passage page 1. A good study bible we recommend the following features.

He hadnt casually adopted a new religion, he hadnt sought out a new spiritual. The emphatic yet is intended to note the remarkable fact, that up to this moment his blind persecuting rage against the disciples of the lord burned as fiercely as ever. A bright light came from the skies and those who were accompanying saul were overwhelmed as they could hear a voice, but they could not see who. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder. So your term tug on the heart is your own fabrication of. Peter heads northwest out of jerusalem to lydda about 25 miles away where he healed a palsied man named aeneas and then to joppa 35 miles northwest of jerusalem on. I like to call chapter 9 the ministry to the great and small. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The bible says he studied at the feet of gamaliel acts 22. For example, when luke told the story of pauls conversion in acts 9, he said his.

Chapter 9 read by domonique davis from the king james bible. In acts chapter 9, the story of sauls conversion is the main focus. Concise presentation notes by charles dailey black underlined words match words in the bible text. Read all of acts 9 a work and a workman of another character begin now to dawn upon the scene. Acts of the apostles chapter nine objectives in studying this chapter 1 to study the conversion of saul, comparing lukes account in this chapter with sauls own words recorded later on in chapters 22 and 26 2 to note two miracles by peter, and the affect they had on many people who heard about them summary not content with persecuting. The reader is now prepared for the grand opening of the kingdom in acts, chapter 2. Top 5 commentaries on the book of acts ligonier ministries. Do miracles like this still happen in the church today. The new apostle would be a witness to the fact jesus was alive. This chapter reveals the conversion of saul of tarsus, the mighty persecutor acts 9.

All of chapter 21 is about jerusalem, as are chapters 22, 23, and 24. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Acts 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. He was very intelligent and incisive of mind, a man of conviction and determination. Study guide for acts 5 by david guzik blue letter bible. God blinded saul and he did not eat or drink for 3 days. Commentaries for acts chapter 9 pauls conversion and early ministry. He departs from a careful analysis of apostles experiences in jerusalem. Until chapter 7, the church had been mostly contained in jerusalem. Moreover, he boldly takes a stand in the face of death wherever he goes. Many are wondering about trump as president but as christian believers we should be praying and expecting for gods mighty transformation to take place. A street called straight and at the house of judas.

He arose from the earth, when christ commanded him, but probably not without help, the vision had made him so faint and weak, i will not say like belshazzar, when the joints of his loins were loosed and his knees smote one against another, but like daniel, when upon the sight of a vision. Acts chapter 9 questions for discussion the living word. The long by biblical standards story includes a programmatic statement that describes the course that sauls work will take in the second half of this book. Acts 9 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on.

Study acts 9 using mcgarvey and pendleton to better understand scripture with. This gives us a full indication of the manner in which saul passed the three days mentioned in acts 9. Acts 9 this chapter can be use to enlighten us as to what god is saying in this fallen world today. But once we get to chapter 9 the book is almost hijacked by paul.

And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink that is, according to the hebrew mode of computation. Luke mentions the city name five times in acts chapter 1. Acts 9 but saul, still breathing threats and murder against. Acts 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Acts, chapter 9 king james version christian answers webbible. The book of acts, revised edition, the new international commentary on the. The same theophilus is addressed, and in the first chapter the story is resumed just at the point where the gospel left off, save that a few extra details are given of the lords words after his resurrection, and the account of his ascension is repeated in a somewhat. An understandable version of acts translation by william e. Acts chapter 9 coffmans commentary of the new testament. As a result, the other apostles were not pleased with peters actions. Acts 9 bible commentary mcgarvey and pendleton christianity. The book of acts and 2 timothy along with the statements of church history.

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. Acts 9, new international version niv the bible app. Such a period of entire abstinence from food, in that. The conversion of saul, reported next, is one of the most important in acts. Acts of the apostles 9, new living translation nlt the. The churchs mission is indeed unstoppable if the risen lord can reach down to save the movements chief enemy, paul.