What is the theme of this chapter?
Paul before the Sanhedrin, then escorted to Caesarea.
What is the key verse(s) of this chapter? Verse 11
The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.”
What can I apply to my life from this chapter (things to do/avoid)?
Some find fault with Paul's response to the Sanhedrin, saying he didn't show the same humility as our Lord did when similarly outraged. But Stam points out that our Lord had come to earth especially to take the blame and bear the penalty for the sins of others and particularly for His people, Israel, while on this occasion Paul faced Israel's rulers after their final demonstration of apostasy against Messiah. Doesn't this give me permission to defend myself against any false accusers I may encounter?
Additional observations/questions:
Doesn't verse 11 of this passage rather endorse what Paul did in Jerusalem...and perhaps even that he was there in the first place?
Paul before the Sanhedrin, then escorted to Caesarea.
What is the key verse(s) of this chapter? Verse 11
The following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Take courage, for as you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in Rome.”
What can I apply to my life from this chapter (things to do/avoid)?
Some find fault with Paul's response to the Sanhedrin, saying he didn't show the same humility as our Lord did when similarly outraged. But Stam points out that our Lord had come to earth especially to take the blame and bear the penalty for the sins of others and particularly for His people, Israel, while on this occasion Paul faced Israel's rulers after their final demonstration of apostasy against Messiah. Doesn't this give me permission to defend myself against any false accusers I may encounter?
Additional observations/questions:
Doesn't verse 11 of this passage rather endorse what Paul did in Jerusalem...and perhaps even that he was there in the first place?
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteThought provoking comment you make re: Paul's outrage.
However Jesus was NOT humble to the Pharisees and Sadducees as you will see for yourself at Matthew 23:25-27.
Compared to Jesus, Paul was rather conservative.
These are the only two verses in the bible where "whited" appear.
Cheers,
J.A.
Very true. But I believe Stam was referring to Matthew 27, specifically verse 12: "But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer."
ReplyDeleteI guessed as much.
ReplyDeleteC. R. Stam was a wonderful exegeticist.
You cannot go too far wrong quoting him.
Your St Augustine quote at top of page says it all re: bible knowledge.
I prefer the words " get the correct timeline and the scriptures unfold" and as you correctly state, " Stam is referring to the time when Jesus is preparing himself for the cross."
Enjoying our conversations very much.
God bless,
J.A.