Paul In Corinth
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TEACHING GOD’S WORD
TEACHING GOD’S WORD
SUPPORT /SHIFT/STRENGTH/STAY
DIVINE INTERVENTION :
TITUS-JUSTUS/.CRISPUS
9,10 In The Night Vision
THE COST OF OBEDIENCE
FEAR NOT/ENCOURAGE/STENGTHEN
CHARACTER’S IN THIS LESSON
PAUL/AQUILA/PRISCILLA/CLADIUS
Acts 18:1 “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;”
Acts 18:1 “After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;”
SUPPORT:
Acts 18:2 “And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.”
Acts 18:2 “And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.”
Acts 18:3 “And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.”
Acts 18:3 “And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.”
Acts 18:4 “And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.” Acts 18 :5
Acts 18:4 “And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks.” Acts 18 :5
Cuts and Commitments: Paul's Faithful Journey in Acts 18:18
Cuts and Commitments: Paul's Faithful Journey in Acts 18:18
Bible Passage: Acts 18:18
Bible Passage: Acts 18:18
Summary: In Acts 18:18, Paul’s decision to cut his hair as part of a vow reflects a moment of transition in his life and ministry. This act symbolizes purity, dedication, and a fresh start as he embarks on a new phase of his missionary work. The passage highlights how personal sacrifices and commitments can lead to new beginnings in faith and ministry, urging believers to embrace their spiritual journeys wholeheartedly.
Application: This passage serves as an encouragement for Christians who find themselves at a crossroads. It encourages them to make personal commitments that may require sacrifice but lead to growth and deeper fulfillment in their relationship with God. It invites believers to adopt a mindset of renewal and commitment to God's calling in their lives.
Teaching: This sermon teaches that personal commitments to God can serve as a catalyst for transformation. Just as Paul made a vow, believers are reminded of the importance of dedicating their lives to God’s work and the blessings that come from such dedication, often leading to new opportunities and spiritual rejuvenation.
How this passage could point to Christ: Paul's vow reflects the larger biblical motif of commitment to God's mission, ultimately pointing to Christ's supreme dedication to fulfilling God's redemptive plan. Just as Paul renewed his commitment, Christ's obedience unto death represents the ultimate expression of faithful commitment, showing us that our sacrifices can be a stepping stone toward greater purposes.
Big Idea: Embracing commitment in our spiritual lives paves the way for renewal and effective ministry, showcasing how personal choices impact our journey and bear fruit for God’s kingdom.
Recommended Study: It may be beneficial to explore within Logos the historical significance of Nazarite vows and their implications for both Jewish and early Christian practices. Investigate how these vows influenced group dynamics and personal commitments in the early church. This could shed light on how shared values within a community can foster stronger ties and more effective ministry.
1. Paul's Purposeful Promise
1. Paul's Purposeful Promise
Acts 18:18
You could explore how Paul's decision to cut his hair after making a vow serves as a personal act of commitment and renewal. Highlight that Paul's sacrificial decision reflects a purposeful transition in ministry, encouraging us to similarly dedicate ourselves to God's calling. Suggest that by embracing commitments — whether through sacrificial choices or renewed dedication — Christians today can find new opportunities for spiritual growth and service.
en Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.”
en Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.”
Acts 18:6 “And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.”
Acts 18:6 “And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean: from henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles.”
Acts 18:7 “And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.”
Acts 18:7 “And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.”
Acts 18:8 “And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.”
Acts 18:8 “And Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized.”
Acts 18:9 “Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:”
Acts 18:9 “Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:”
Acts 18:10 “For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.”
Acts 18:10 “For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.”
Acts 18:11 “And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.”
Acts 18:11 “And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.”
Acts 18:12 “And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,”
Acts 18:12 “And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,”
Acts 18:13 “Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.”
Acts 18:13 “Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law.”
Acts 18:14 “And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:”
Acts 18:14 “And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:”
Acts 18:15 “But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.”
Acts 18:15 “But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.”
Acts 18:16 “And he drave them from the judgment seat.”
Acts 18:17 “Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the chief ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. And Gallio cared for none of those things.”
Acts 18:18 “And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.”
Acts 18:19 “And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.”
