ResolutionResolution Execution Execution

Asian ConflictAsian Conflict

ChargeCharge Subsequent RiotSubsequent Riot

Movement toward Jerusalem and

Jerusalem conflict 20:1-21:14

1. Ministry- Churches of Macedonia and Achaia (20:1-6)

2. Ministry- Church at Trios (20:7-12)

3. Ministry- Church (elders) at Ephesus (20:13-37)

4. Ministry- Church at Tyre (21:1-6)

5. Ministry- Church at Caesarea (21:7-14)

Movement toward Jerusalem and

Jerusalem conflict 20:1-21:14

1. Ministry- Churches of Macedonia and Achaia (20:1-6)

2. Ministry- Church at Trios (20:7-12)

3. Ministry- Church (elders) at Ephesus (20:13-37)

4. Ministry- Church at Tyre (21:1-6)

5. Ministry- Church at Caesarea (21:7-14)

Note: Movement toward Jerusalem, and repeated anticipations (20:3) and predictions of affliction there (20:25,38; 21:4,10-14)

19:2119:21 2222 19:2319:23 2727 19:2819:28 19:4119:41

Acts 19:21-21:14Acts 19:21-21:14

Paul sets out for Rome;It is necessary to go to Rome

Major Relationships:A Causation Paul’s Resolution (19:21-22) (Cause)

Qs.-B Preparation/Realization

Asian Conflict (19:23-41) (Preparation)

Qs.-C Recurrence - Pastoral Motif. In this section, Paul is no longer

engaged in evangelism (i.e., initial conversions; now he is totally occupied w/exhorting the disciples (20:1,18-35), strengthening and comforting the churches (20:2,12), breaking bread (20:7), and staying and speaking with the disciples (20:6,7-12,17-37; 21:1-14)

Qs.-D Climax

Major Relationships:A Causation Paul’s Resolution (19:21-22) (Cause)

Qs.-B Preparation/Realization

Asian Conflict (19:23-41) (Preparation)

Qs.-C Recurrence - Pastoral Motif. In this section, Paul is no longer

engaged in evangelism (i.e., initial conversions; now he is totally occupied w/exhorting the disciples (20:1,18-35), strengthening and comforting the churches (20:2,12), breaking bread (20:7), and staying and speaking with the disciples (20:6,7-12,17-37; 21:1-14)

Qs.-D Climax

References to anticipated conflict and afflictions at Jerusalem (20:1-21:14) (Realization)

References to anticipated conflict and afflictions at Jerusalem (20:1-21:14) (Realization)

Paul’s execution of the resolution(19:23-21:14) (Effect)Paul’s execution of the resolution(19:23-21:14) (Effect)

Arrival in Judea, w. most complete prophecy of affliction, and w. the disciples’ acquiescence to the “will of the Lord” (21:7-14)

Arrival in Judea, w. most complete prophecy of affliction, and w. the disciples’ acquiescence to the “will of the Lord” (21:7-14)

Movement toward Jerusalem, w. sorrow of disciples over Paul’s anticipated afflictions there (19:21-21:6)Qs. -

Movement toward Jerusalem, w. sorrow of disciples over Paul’s anticipated afflictions there (19:21-21:6)Qs. -

The Miletus Farewell Speech (20:17-38)

Arrival of Elders(17-18a) (Prepn)

Historical/Biographical Review - Paul (18b-27)(Cause)A Paul’s past actions/behavior in Asia (18b-21)B Paul’s present journey to Jerusalem (22-27)

Exhortation - Ephesian Elders- “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock…”

(28-32,esp. v.28)

Historical/Biographical Review- Paul (33-35)(Cause)Paul’s life lived in remembrance of Jesus’ words

Departure of Paul (36-38)

The Miletus Farewell Speech (20:17-38)

Arrival of Elders(17-18a) (Prepn)

Historical/Biographical Review - Paul (18b-27)(Cause)A Paul’s past actions/behavior in Asia (18b-21)B Paul’s present journey to Jerusalem (22-27)

Exhortation - Ephesian Elders- “Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock…”

(28-32,esp. v.28)

Historical/Biographical Review- Paul (33-35)(Cause)Paul’s life lived in remembrance of Jesus’ words

Departure of Paul (36-38)

Paul called (metekale,sato)- Elders of Ephesian churchPaul called (metekale,sato)- Elders of Ephesian church

They came - HimThey came - HimCausnCausn

“As I have done…”

“As I have done…”

“So you must do”“So you must do”

“As I have done…”

“As I have done…”

Condition- Ephesian elders sorrowful (ovdunw,menoi)Condition- Ephesian elders sorrowful (ovdunw,menoi)

Reason- (Primarily)- See Paul’s face no more (Possibly- Climax)Reason- (Primarily)- See Paul’s face no more (Possibly- Climax)

SubstnSubstn

(comparative causn)(comparative causn)

(comparative substn)(comparative substn)

Miletus Farewell Speech (20:17-38)

I. Historical/Biographical Review- Paul (18b-27)

A. Paul’s past actions/behavior in Asia (18b-21)You yourselves know (evpi,stasqe)

1. Faithfulness to the Lord (18b-19) a. How (pw/j) lived among you

(General)

b. Serving- Lord(Particular)

Miletus Farewell Speech (20:17-38)

I. Historical/Biographical Review- Paul (18b-27)

A. Paul’s past actions/behavior in Asia (18b-21)You yourselves know (evpi,stasqe)

1. Faithfulness to the Lord (18b-19) a. How (pw/j) lived among you

(General)

b. Serving- Lord(Particular)

Extent of time- From first day- AsiaExtent of time- From first day- Asia

Duration of time- All the timeDuration of time- All the time

Manner- All humility- TearsManner- All humility- Tears

Circumstances- Trials (peirasmw/n) <-- Plots of Jews

Circumstances- Trials (peirasmw/n) <-- Plots of Jews

Note parallel construction

Note parallel construction

Faithfulness to work of God among EphesiansFaithfulness to work of God among Ephesians

(particular means)(particular means)

2. Faithfulness to Ephesians (20-21)

a. How (w`j)- Did not shrink (u`pesteila,mhn)(General)

b. Testifying(Particular)

B. Paul’s present journey to Jerusalem (22-27)

1. Character- Journey- Bound- Jerusalem

a. Anticipation(22-23)

b. Acceptance(24)

c. Assurance - Know- See my face no more(25)

2. Consequent Declaration(26-27)

2. Faithfulness to Ephesians (20-21)

a. How (w`j)- Did not shrink (u`pesteila,mhn)(General)

b. Testifying(Particular)

B. Paul’s present journey to Jerusalem (22-27)

1. Character- Journey- Bound- Jerusalem

a. Anticipation(22-23)

b. Acceptance(24)

c. Assurance - Know- See my face no more(25)

2. Consequent Declaration(26-27)

Declaring you- ProfitableDeclaring you- Profitable

Teaching publicly- House to house

Teaching publicly- House to house

Persons- Jews and GreeksPersons- Jews and Greeks

ObjectObject Repentance -> GodRepentance -> GodFaith -> Lord Jesus ChristFaith -> Lord Jesus Christ

Neg.- Do not know- Befall meNeg.- Do not know- Befall mePos.- Except- Spirit testifiesPos.- Except- Spirit testifies

Relative unimportance- my life- No value/preciousRelative unimportance- my life- No value/precious

Relative importance- Accomplish course/ministry received from Lord Jesus

Relative importance- Accomplish course/ministry received from Lord Jesus

Testify- Innocent of blood of allTestify- Innocent of blood of all

Part. Substn- Did not shrink (u`pesteila,mhn) Declaring whole counsel of God (cf.v.20-21)(Climax)

Part. Substn- Did not shrink (u`pesteila,mhn) Declaring whole counsel of God (cf.v.20-21)(Climax)

vs.vs.

ImprisonmentImprisonmentAfflictionsAfflictions

Miletus Farewell SpeechII. Exhortation- Ephesian Elders (28-32) A. Exhortation- Take heed (prose,cete) (28)

1. To yourselves2. To all flock (poimni,w) (inclusive scope) Substantiation- a. Commission-H.S. made you overseers

(evpisko,pouj) b. Purpose-Commission-Care for Church of God

(poimai,nein) c. Value- Obtained- Blood of his own son

B. Cause-Exhortation: Prediction of future threat/danger (29-30)1. Time- After my departure (a;fixi,n)

2. Conditions

C. Further Exhortation- Be alertParticular means- Remembering- Constantly admonished you-

tears- 3 yrs. (cf.v.19) D. Commendation-Assurance -> God/Word of his grace

(32)

Miletus Farewell SpeechII. Exhortation- Ephesian Elders (28-32) A. Exhortation- Take heed (prose,cete) (28)

1. To yourselves2. To all flock (poimni,w) (inclusive scope) Substantiation- a. Commission-H.S. made you overseers

(evpisko,pouj) b. Purpose-Commission-Care for Church of God

(poimai,nein) c. Value- Obtained- Blood of his own son

B. Cause-Exhortation: Prediction of future threat/danger (29-30)1. Time- After my departure (a;fixi,n)

2. Conditions

C. Further Exhortation- Be alertParticular means- Remembering- Constantly admonished you-

tears- 3 yrs. (cf.v.19) D. Commendation-Assurance -> God/Word of his grace

(32) Substantiation- AbleSubstantiation- AbleBuild you up (strength)Build you up (strength)Give you inheritance- those sanctified (perseverance)

Give you inheritance- those sanctified (perseverance)

(Ultimate cause and means)

(Ultimate cause and means)

General-Fierce wolves come in among you-not sparing flock (tou/ poimni,ou)

General-Fierce wolves come in among you-not sparing flock (tou/ poimni,ou)

Specific-From among youSpecific-From among youPersons-Speaking perverse things (diestramme,na)Persons-Speaking perverse things (diestramme,na)Purpose-Draw away disciples- after themPurpose-Draw away disciples- after them

SubstantiationSubstantiation

Note recurrence of sheep imagery through-out

Note recurrence of sheep imagery through-out

CausationCausation

SubstnSubstn

Miletus Farewell Speech

III. Historical/Biographical Review-Paul (33-35)-Money and Possessions

A. Negative - Coveted - No ones-

B. Positive (34-35)

Miletus Farewell Speech

III. Historical/Biographical Review-Paul (33-35)-Money and Possessions

A. Negative - Coveted - No ones-

B. Positive (34-35)

SilverSilverGoldGoldApparelApparel

Actions- My own hands ministeredActions- My own hands ministered

ExampleExample Scope-All thingsScope-All things

Shown you necessaryShown you necessaryToil- Help weakToil- Help weak

Remember- Words of Lord Jesus-Remember- Words of Lord Jesus-

More blessed give

More blessed give ReceiveReceivevs.vs.

CausnCausn

vs.vs.(33)(33)

My needMy need

Those with meThose with me

Note: Recurrence of “know,” “testify,” “remember”

Note: Recurrence of “know,” “testify,” “remember”

(Instn)(Instn)