Acts 22:17-21 And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;… I. THE PLACE: "The temple." This shows the catholicity of the new convert. II. THE SEASON: "While he was praying." There seems to be a natural, invisible, indissoluble connection between the offering of a prayer to God and the reception of spiritual blessings from God. The Bible teaches this by — 1. Doctrines. 2. Practice. III. THE FORM. We may become acquainted with the world of spirits by — 1. Consciousness. 2. Testimony. IV. THE SUBJECT. Christ's command to Paul suggests — 1. That He claims authority over the ministry. 2. His special providence over His own agencies and ministers. (Caleb Morris.) Parallel Verses KJV: And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; |