PAUL IS ARRESTED IN JERUSALEM
Passage: Acts 21:17~36
Keyverse: 19
1. Paul's report (17-26)
As soon as Paul arrived in Jerusalem he reported in detail on the
work of God in the Gentile world. This was the testimony he was willing to give
his life for. But the leaders in Jerusalem were more concerned about how word
of Paul's ministry was adversely affecting the Jewish believers. They convinced
Paul to join in a purification ritual in hopes of placating the Jews.
2. Paul is seized (27-36)
When Paul went to fulfill his purification vows, he met some Jews
from Asia in the temple. They recognized him and began loudly accusing him of
bringing Gentiles into the temple in violation of the law. The charge was
false, but a riot ensued. Paul was seized, and they dragged him from the temple
and began to beat him. Paul's report of what God had done in the Gentile world
came at a price.
Prayer: Lord, help me to be a faithful servant of your word and
your work, no matter the cost.
One Word: Share what God has done
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