He is saying here, ask your high priest, I went and persecuted Christians. Acts 22:17 “And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;”. 10:9-10, 13), not from being baptized (see note on 2:38). Acts Quiz 21 ← Previous Lesson. them our testimony about Jesus? bibleversestudy.com/acts/acts22-saul-saul-why-are-you-persecuting-me.htm, bibleversestudy.com/acts/acts22-paul-in-jerusalem.htm, bibleversestudy.com/acts/acts22-roman-scourge.htm, bibleversestudy.com/acts/acts22-paul-the-roman-citizen.htm. arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”. Posted in New Testament. Consider his words in the second section of the opening chapter: ... that He has washed away our sins. He had even stood and seen Stephen stoned to death. He says that he not only persecuted men, but women as well. He says here, that he perfectly understands their religious zeal in trying to stop him by destroying him. Gamaliel" (Acts 22:3)? Paul speaking Hebrew, which surprises them, now addresses these men who had beaten him. “Gamaliel” (see note on 5:34). Acts 22:14 “And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.”. 19. I am sure by this time; some eyes were beginning to open and see what they are doing. His companions heard the sound, but could not make out the words (John 12:29). Instead of a frightened begging man, Paul seems to have every confidence as he brings his defense. 21. He calls some of them brethren, which is true, because they are his Jewish brothers. 11. Paul again here, mentions the baptism of repentance, because the Jews understand that type of baptism. (2) The same is true of Cornelius’s conversion in chapter 10. That's what the Apostle Paul urges us to do 1 Timothy 2:1-6. 1:13), Paul’s zeal for this Jewish heritage far outstripped that of his hearers. Verses 6-11: For an explanation of the conversion events (see the note on 9:7). With whom could they verify Paul's statements? 22:2)? 9. “His witness”: Paul never wavered in his claim to have seen the risen, glorified Christ on the Damascus road (see note on verse 11). Why will what Paul said in verse 14 anger this mob? (3) More importantly, one must listen to Paul’s teaching on this subject. Verses 17-18: Paul provides an inside look at his first post-conversion trip to “Jerusalem.” In the historical narrative (9:26-30), Luke gives the concerned urging of his brethren as the reason for Paul’s departure from Jerusalem. He had been greatly opposed to Christians and Christianity. We discussed it a few verses back, but people will not believe a statement like this unless it happens to them. Why does Paul say that he was "zealous toward God as you all Your Profile. How do unbelievers typically react today when we share with These Jews have already made up their minds (many of them), against Jesus of Nazareth. (1) The historical narrative of Paul’s conversion in chapter 9 shows that he was saved and filled with the Holy Spirit before his baptism. They would not, at this time, accept Christianity. He says I was like you. “Wash away thy sins”: Grammatically the phrase, “calling on His name,” precedes “Get up and be baptized.” Salvation comes from calling on the name of the Lord (Rom. Acts 22:15 “For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.”. What did being scourged with the Roman flagellum involve? Acts 22:1 “Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defense [which I make] now unto you.”. 22. Who was to pray for Paul, so that he might see? What did Paul tell the Lord that all in Jerusalem knew about him? He is a Jew, and had even been trained from early youth right here in Jerusalem under their greatly respected teacher, Gamaliel. Where was Paul taken "the next day" (Acts 22:30)? Verses 1-22: Paul’s first of 6 defenses (22:30 – 23:10; 24:10-21; 25:1-12; 26:1-29; 28:17-29). In his trance in the temple of Jerusalem, did Paul only hear An important aspect of biblical interpretation is illustrated here: compare Scripture with other Scripture, especially with parallel accounts. What is surprising about the timing of their eruption? (5) The means by which sins are washed away is indicated by the participle “calling on.” The verse may then be rendered, “Be baptized, and wash away thy sins by calling on the name of the Lord.”. They believe that God is the God of just the Jews. Acts 22:9 “And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me.”. Paul is giving a true account of what happened to him, but people, who have never had an experience like the one Paul is describing, will not believe. Acts 22:18 “And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.”. The big catch is, they will not believe that this is truth, because it hasn’t happened to them. Several factors must be considered. Where was Paul headed to capture Christians and bring them to Jerusalem, when he saw the Light? are today" (Acts 22:3)? What one word did he use to describe his standing toward God? “I am verily a man which am a Jew”: A response to the false charges raised by the Asian Jews (see note on 21:21). “Heard not the voice”: This is no contradiction with (9:7). He had been cruel to Christians everywhere before he was saved, and that is what he is saying here. Study of Acts – Discussion Notes Chapter 22 Introduction In chapter 20 Paul presses on to Jerusalem where he longed to see other saints and preach the gospel even more. The message was not for the world, but for Paul. Remember, several thousand of these Jews had even professed Christianity. 53:11). Jesus react? In chapter 21 we see Paul eager to tell about what God is doing among the Jews and Gentiles. Acts 22:10 “And I said, What shall I do, Lord? For instance, in Acts chapter 3 verse 22, Peter appealed to the words of Moses to prove to the Jews that Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah. These Jews, Paul is telling this to now, are not going to like hearing this. Verses 21-22: The Jews listen with some restraint to Paul’s account of God’s dealing in his life. Isn't personal testimony of how we met Jesus personal? These Jews in the temple in Jerusalem (on the whole part), were too convinced that their way was the only way. Tarsus was the chief city of Cilicia. These people, Paul is speaking to, who accept this as truth would be sold out as his followers. Acts 22:19 “And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:”. Lessons & Observations from Acts 22 1. 25. In fact, Paul helps us to see more properly the relation of baptism to regeneration by minimizing baptism (1 Cor. Also, though he did not mention it to the crowd, he also had been a Pharisee. 29. We see, that when Paul was a new Christian, God had warned him that these Jews would not accept him or his new found relationship with God. 36:11; see note on 21:37). ±YcG@÷oÍs´­ñO®Oîg✾FÑ‚‰wœØ&¹ğ(�—õhÈeË�¾5tU᳓ Ÿ´¦1ų¦bŠF�å3ç6Ç6¿/ún°uŠ™ğ‹› Å�ˆ•ö«ñJ3y. Paul is desperately trying to tell these people that he was just like them before his eyes were opened to the truth. His testimony as a respected member of Damascus’ Jewish community would carry weight with Paul’s hostile audience. How and what was Paul taught in his youth? And in Acts chapter 23 verse 6, Paul appealed to the Jewish belief in the resurrection of the dead that derived from Old Testament Scriptures. Acts 22 Bible Study - Detailed questions, answers and guide for an in-depth, verse-by-verse Bible study of Acts chapter 22 in plain English that everyone can understand.