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ACTS: LESSON 18

XVIII. PAUL IS IMPRISONED IN JERUSALEM (21:17-39)

A. Paul rehearses events of his ministry with Gentiles before receptive                 brethren, including James and the elders (21:17-19)

B. Paul encouraged to help with four men with a vow in order to silence             accusations that Paul encouraged men not to keep the Law (21:20-26)

C. Jews of Asia stir up multitude by accusing Paul of defiling the Temple             (21:27-30).

D. Chief captain saves Paul from the beating of the multitude (21:31-36).

E. Paul asks to speak to the people (21:37-39).

QUESTIONS:

1. How was Paul received by Christians in Jerusalem?

2. The “James” whom Paul met in Jerusalem was:

a. one of the twelve apostles.

b. a apostle and the brother of the Lord.

c. one of the elders in Jerusalem.

3. Paul spoke in general terms concerning his ministry among the Gentiles.(T) (F)

4. What TWO specific points had been made to Jewish Christians concerning     Paul’s teaching?  Were they true?

5. Why did four men need to be purified and have one be “at charges” for them?

6. How could Paul be consistent with his teaching of the one sacrifice of Jesus     and be a part of the offerings in verse 26?

7. How did the Jews from Asia stir up the multitude in Jerusalem?

8. Approximately how many Roman soldiers were on hand to save Paul?

9. Who did the chief captain first think Paul might be?

10. What did Paul mean when he said that Tarsus was no “mean city” ?