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Acts: Chapter 25

The Jews in Jerusalem were often a cause of trouble to the Roman governors. In this chapter Festus had taken over from Felix and he wanted to ensure that any problems that he had inherited were dealt with as soon as possible.

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Acts: Chapter 24

The chapter opens with the arrival at Caesarea of the High Priest, Ananias and his Lawyer, Tertullus.

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Acts: Chapter 23

Paul was ordered to appear before the Sanhedrin (the Supreme Jewish Court) by the commander of the Roman garrison at Jerusalem.

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Acts: Chapter 22

We left Paul in chapter 21, in Jerusalem, standing on the Temple steps having been given permission to address the people. In Acts 22 v 1-2, Paul speaks to his fellow Jews in Hebrew. Then in Acts 22 v 3-16, Paul recounts his dramatic conversion to Christianity. It’s recorded, as you will remember, in Acts 9 v 1-20.

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Acts: Chapter 21

Paul was anxious to reach Jerusalem before the day of Pentecost and, having asked to speak to the elders in Ephesus, he caused concern among them by saying that they would not see him again. Luke describes the emotional scene as Paul left them at the end of Acts 20. Acts 21 v 1-3 Luke gives a port to port description of Paul’s journeys.

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Acts: Chapter 20

In Chapter 19, we left Paul in Ephesus having been involved in a riot. The town clerk restored order and the disciples were unscathed.

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Acts: Chapter 17

The apostle Paul’s 2nd Journey with fellow travellers, Silas and Timothy, continues.

The next stop was Thessalonica, a Grecian city with enough Jewish residents to warrant a Synagogue. You may have noticed that although Paul was keen to spread the gospel to the gentiles, he usually began by contacting the Jewish community.

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Acts: Chapter 19

There were very few people at Winton House for the Bible reading group this time. We recommend the experience of reading the Bible in a group, and discussing together. Anybody will be made welcome.

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Acts: Chapter 18

Paul continues his journey and meets with others who are keen to help him preach the word of God through an understanding of the teachings, and death and resurrection of Jesus.

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Acts: Chapter 16

Paul began his second missionary journey at the end of Acts 15 and was now keen to visit the other believers that he had last seen some five years before.

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