Paul Addresses the Jewish Mob (Part a)

The Acts of the Apostles

The Growth and Expansion of the Church to the Ends of the Earth

Acts 13:1-28:31 (4)

The Defense of our Faith

! apologia apologetic, apology

defense

E. Paul’s Arrest and Journey to Rome (21:17-28:29)

1. Paul’s Arrest and Trial in Jerusalem (21:17-23:22)

a. Paul Agrees to Display His Commitment to the Nation (21:17-26)

b. Paul’s Arrest in the Temple Precincts (21:27-40)

c. Paul Addresses the Jewish Mob (22:1-30)

1) The Content of Paul’s Defense (22:1-21)

a) Paul Drew Their Attention (22:1-2)

(1) His Respectful Address (22:1)

(2) His Cultural Recognition (22:2)

b) Paul Identified Himself: His Jewish Bona Fides (22:3-5)

(1) His Standing in Judaism (22:3)

(2) His Reaction to the Church (22:4-5)

c) Paul Related His Encounter with Christ (22:6-11)

(1) His Behavior Accosted (22:6-7)

(2) His Confusion Alleviated (22:8, 10)

! appointed arrange, appoint, cause, fix

(3) His Companions Enlisted (22:9, 11)