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Questions on Acts 26 for Wednesday Bible Study
- In verse 6-7 Paul is saying that his hope lines up with what the tribes of Israel have continually hoped for. Why is Paul saying this in his defence before Agrippa? How would that help his court case?
- For what “hope of the promise made by God” is Paul being “judged” (vs. 6)? What did both he and Israel hope for?
- Why did Jesus say it’s hard for Saul to “kick against the goads” (vs. 14)? What do these words mean?
- Vs. 18. What is the “inheritance among those who are sanctified?”
- Is there a difference between repentance and turning to God? How will those who truly repent be distinguished from those who don’t (vs. 20)?
- Vs. 23-26. If someone asked you how you know that Christ rose from the dead, how should you answer that question?
- The literal Greek words in English of verse 28 are: “Then Agrippa to Paul: Within so little me do you persuade Christian to become.” Keep in mind that the Greek doesn’t have punctuation. Compare how the KJV and NKJV translate this verse with the ESV and NASB. Was Agrippa being serious or sarcastic when he said these words?
- Compare vs. 29 with vs. 2. What do you think Paul’s mood was during this whole time? How is that an example for us?
Wednesday Bible Study
Acts 24 & 25 questions
- How do the opening words of Tertullus about the governor (24:1-4) compare with those of Paul (24:10)?
- What are the main emphases of Paul’s testimony before Felix (24:10-21)?
- What do Paul’s words in 24:14-15 teach us about the relationship between the Old and New Testament? In what way is Christianity different than Old Testament Judaism and in what ways is it its fulfillment?
- In what ways does Paul demonstrate that he is a man of integrity?
- How might Paul’s continuous witness to Felix, despite his imprisonment, inspire us in our evangelism efforts today?
- What sort of things did Paul likely say to Felix, looking at 24:25, which says “he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come?”
- Ch. 25. By this time Paul had been in jail two years for something he didn’t do. What attitude does he show in this chapter and the following ones and how is that an example to us when facing great challenges?
- What is the significance of Paul’s words in 25:11, when he says “I appeal to Caesar?”
- In 25:18-20 Festus summarizes the central message of Paul’s testimony. What is it and what can we learn from it in how we talk about the Gospel to people around us?
- What does this chapter teach us about staying true to our convictions, regardless of our circumstances?
Wednesday Bible Study Questions on Acts 21
- Paul in his journey to Jerusalem stays in Tyre (vs. 3), Ptolemais (vs. 7) and Caesarea (vs. 8). What did he do in these places and what can we learn from his example when we are traveling?
- Verse 8. What does the Bible say about Philip?
- Verse 9. What does it mean that Philip’s four daughters prophesied? Compare with Deborah in Judges 4:4-5. What can a Christian woman learn from these examples?
- Looking at verses 4 & 10-14, should Paul have gone to Jerusalem or not? Compare also chapter 19:21; 20:22-24; 23:11.
- How does the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our lives relate to our decision-making process and the advice of other Christians? Is it always a matter of good versus wrong choices?
- Verse 17-26. What was the spiritual status of the people who had misunderstandings about what Paul was teaching the Jews who were among the Gentiles (vs. 21)?
- Why did Paul agree to go along with what James and the elders asked of him in verse 22-24? What was the purpose?
- Verse 27-40. What attitude did Paul display when confronted with the rage of the Jewish crowd against him?
- What do you think was Paul’s main reason for going to Jerusalem?