Bible Study Snacks, Acts 21:1-14

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks! I hope everyone had a nice week! As always, I thank you so much for joining me as we walk together through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!

This week, I would like to continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Twenty-one, Verses 1-14.

I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!

As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...

"Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen"

If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...

OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...

 1) Explore the warnings that Paul receives as he journeys to Jerusalem.

For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 21:1-14...  

Paul leaves the Ephesian elders at Miletus. Paul, Luke and the other traveling companions sail from Miletus to Cos.  From Cos, they sail to Rhodes, and then on to Patara. At Patara, they catch a ship to Tyre of Phoenicia. The ship passes to the south of the island of Cyprus. Upon arrival in Tyre, they find the disciples and remain with them seven days. The Spirit had indicates to the disciples what awaits Paul in Jerusalem.

They tell Paul to not go to Jerusalem. Paul continues, the disciples accompany him outside the city, and they kneel and pray on the shore. Paul and his companions board the ship and depart. They sail from Tyre to Ptolemais. They greet the brethren there and remain one day. They then go to Caesarea. Paul and his companions go to Philip's house. He was one of the seven (cf. Acts 6).

Philip has four virgin daughters; they prophesy. The prophet Agabus comes down from Judea. He takes Paul's belt and binds his own hands and feet. This is to indicate that Paul will be bound and delivered to the Gentiles in Jerusalem, as the Holy Spirit reveals.

Both his traveling companions and those in Caesarea plead with Paul not to go to Jerusalem. Then Paul answers, "What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart?  For I am ready not only to be bound but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." (Acts 21:13 NKJV)  They then cease pleading with Paul and ask that the will of the Lord be done. (1-14)

REVIEW QUESTIONS:

1) Sailing from Miletus, list the cities passed through prior to Tyre? (Acts 21:1-2)
2) On which side of the ship did they pass Cyprus? What direction would that be? (Acts 21:3)
3) What was the common request made of Paul at Tyre and Caesarea? (Acts 21:4-12)
4) What two groups made this common request of Paul in Tyre and Caesarea?  (Acts 21:4-12)
5) What was Paul ready to do in Jerusalem? (Acts 21:13)
6) When Paul would not be persuaded, what did the brethren say? (Acts 21:14)

After completing this week's study, I encourage you to go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!

As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!  

Sheri