Acts 21:1-22:21

To Go or Not to God: That was the Question (20:1-16)
1. Paul felt compelled by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem (19:22)
2. Paul knew that hardships were in his future (19:23)
3. The disciples in Tyre urged Paul not to go to Jerusalem (20:4)
4. Philip the evangelist had 4 daughters who prophesied (20:9)
5. Agabus prophesied of hardships in Jerusalem (20:11)
6. The people in Ptolemais pleaded with Paul not to go (20:12)
7. Paul would not be dissuaded away from Jerusalem (20:14)

Paul in Jerusalem: A Hot & Cold Reception (Acts 21:17-36)
1. His visit started great
~ The leaders were glad to see him
~ He reported on the mission work
~ He was told many Jews had converted
2. His visit took a turn for the worse
~ Rumors were spreading about Paul (21:21)
~ Assumptions were being made (21:29)
~ Riot/mob-like activity was hurled at Paul (21:27-36)

Paul made every effort to promote peace
1. He brought an offering to Jerusalem
2. Went the extra mile under the law (21:23-26)
3. Spoke in Aramaic (21:40)
4. Called them brothers and sisters (22:1)
5. Found common ground (22:2-5)

Paul shared his testimony
1. What I did (22:1-5)
2. What changed me (22:6-16)
3. What I do now (22:17-21)