Paul’s Visit to Jerusalem

Passage: Acts 21:17-26

Someone has said all of Scripture is equally inspired, but not all of Scripture is equally inspiring.  You might find yourself thinking that about this passage.  We all said “This is the Word of the Lord” but how is Paul’s paying for four haircuts God’s Word to us today?

Remember last week when Sara’s mother shared about the A-H Bible.  She told the story of how in one village the genealogies are being used by Jesus to convince them this Book is the truth.  They said this book tells the history of the prophets and even who the prophet’s fathers were.

II Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Let’s see how Paul’s paying for four haircuts might train us in righteousness and equip us for every good work and speak to us about the daily living and getting along with people at work or school or church.

Let’s hear what the Spirit is saying to His church under three headings.

Paul’s report and the elder’s response.

Jewish rumors and James’ request.

Paul’s action and application.