Acts Bible Study Questions

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Lesson 1: Ascension of JesusRead Acts 1:1-11

Reading Questions

1. Who is the honorary recipient of Acts?

2. What do you think after his suffering means in verse 3?

3. After his suffering, how many days did Jesus appear to people?

4. What did Jesus talk about?

5. In verse 4, Jesus was eating with the group. Give another example of Jesuseating with his followers.

6. What did Jesus want them to wait for in Jerusalem?

7. What was going to happen to them in a few days?

8. What did the disciples want to know?

9. According to verse 8, what is the theme of Acts?

10.Who suddenly appeared beside them?

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11.How will Jesus return from heaven?

Going Deeper1. How does this book pick up where Luke 24:45-53 leaves off?

2. How do you understand the Kingdom of God?

3. What do you think is the key point of this passage?

4. In verse 8 Jesus says you will be my witnesses. What do you think thismeans?

5. When John Wesley writes that he looks upon all the world as my parish,he is thinking about Acts 1:8. What do you think this means?

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Lesson 2: PentecostRead Acts 2:1-41

Reading Questions

1. What filled the whole house where they were sitting?

2. What came to rest on each of them?

3. Who enabled them to speak in tongues?

4. Where did the Jewish pilgrims travel from?

5. Why was the crowd amazed?

6. Name three groups that were represented in the crowd.

7. What did some think had happened to the disciples?

8. What time did Peter begin his speech?

9. Who did Peter quote?

10.What facts about Jesus does Peter include in his message?

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11.Where does the quote from David originate?

12.What did God promise to David?

13.According to verse 36, what has God made Jesus?

14. What was Peters answer to the crowds question in verse 37?

15.How many were baptized on that day?

Going Deeper1. Do you think Pentecost was a miracle of speaking or hearing or both?

2. What do you believe it means to say that Jesus is both Lord and Christ?

3. From Peters message to the crowd, especially his conclusion in verses

36-39, how would you explain to someone what it means to become aChristian?

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4. Why do you think Peter emphasizes the resurrection of Jesus in hismessage?

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Lesson 3: Fellowship of the BelieversRead Acts 2:42-3:26

Reading Questions

1. What are the four things believers devoted themselves to?

2. According to verse 45, why did believers sell their possessions and goods?

3. How often did they meet?

4. When did the Lord add to their numbers?

5. Where were Peter and John going?

6. What time was prayer?

7. What was the name of the temple gate?

8. What did Peter give the crippled man?

9. According to verse 11, where were Peter and John and the crippled man?

10. List all of the facts about Jesus that Peter mentions in verses 13-16.

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11.According to verse 16, how was the man healed?

12.What does Peter want the people to do?

13.When will Jesus return to the earth?

14.What will happen if people do not listen to Jesus?

15.What did God say to Abraham?

Going Deeper1. What do you think made the early church so appealing to people?

2. How is your church fellowship like and unlike the fellowship described inActs 2?

3. What aspect of life in the early church do you most desire for yourchurch?

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4. Restate verse 16 in your own words.

5. How does Peter give the people hope in verses 24-26?

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Lesson 4: Peter Before the SanhedrinRead Acts 4:1-37

Reading Questions

1. Who came up to Peter and John while they were speaking?

2. Why were the Sadducees greatly disturbed?

3. What time of the day were Peter and John arrested?

4. How many believers were there at that time?

5. Who questioned Peter and John?

6. According to Peter, why were they arrested?

7. In verse 11, what does Peter call Jesus?

8. How are Peter and John described in verse 13?

9. What was the warning of the Sanhedrin?

10.Whose authority did Peter hold over the Sanhedrin?

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11.How do they address God at the start of the prayer?

12.According to verse 27, who conspired against Jesus?

13.What happened after they prayed?

Going Deeper1. Restate verse 12 in your own words.

2. Read Romans 13:1-4. How does this compare with Peter and Johnsresponse to the Sanhedrin?

3. After their release, why do you think the disciples would begin the prayerby recalling Gods sovereignty?

4. In what way is verse 26 a summary of the early churchs view of thegoverning powers?

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5. How does Peters prayer request in verses 29-30 relate to Acts 1:8?

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Lesson 5: Believers Share PossessionRead Acts 4:32-5:11

Reading Questions

1. What did the believers share?

2. What did the apostles continue to teach?

3. Who was absent from among the believers?

4. According to verse 34, were believers required to sell their land andhomes?

5. What is Barnabas other name?

6. Did Ananias wife know he kept back part of the money?

7. Who did Peter say Ananias had lie to?

8. What happened to Ananias?

9. Did Ananias wife Sapphira tell Peter the truth?

10.What happened to Sapphira?

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11.How did others react to the news of these events?

Going Deeper1. How would you describe these first Christians who shared their

possessions with each other and gave everything to the church?

2. What do you think was Ananias and Sapphiras sin?

3. If you had been invited to join this community who shared everything incommon, what would your initial reaction have been?

4. What do you think is the key point of this passage about sharingpossessions?

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Lesson 6: Stephen MartyrRead Acts 6:8-8:3

Reading Questions

1. How is Stephen described?

2. Who were the members of the Synagogue of the Freedman?

3. According to verse 11, what was the accusation against Stephen?

4. What kind of witnesses testified against Stephen?

5. Give 5 points from Stephens speech at the Sanhedrin.

6. According to verse 51, what is the Sanhedrins problem?

7. What was the Sanhedrins reaction to Stephens speech?

8. What did Stephen see when he looked up to heaven?

9. How was Stephen killed?

10.What was Stephens prayer?

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11.Who approved of Stephens death?

12.Where did the people go?

13.Who buried Stephen?

14.What did Saul begin to do?

Going Deeper1. What does Stephens storytelling in chapter 7 reveal about his feelings for

Moses and the Law?

2. The Sanhedrin knew religious history every bit as well as Stephen and yetthey had a radically different response to Jesus; to fully understand Jesus,what is needed in your life besides well-rehearsed knowledge?

3. How does Stephens speech reveal the importance of the Old Testament to

our own understanding of faith?

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4. Stephens death begins the second phase into Judea and Samaria, howwould you summarize the first phase in Jerusalem?

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Lesson 7: Philip and the EthiopianRead Acts 8:4-8 and 26-40

Reading Questions

1. Where did the scattered disciples preach?

2. What were some of the miracles Philip did in Samaria?

3. According to verse 26, where did the angel tell Philip to go?

4. Who did Philip meet along the way?

5. Why was the Ethiopian in Jerusalem?

6. What was the man reading?

7. What did the man need in order to understand what he was reading?

8. Who did Philip think Isaiah meant by the prophet?

9. What happened when they went down to the water?

10.What happened to Philip?

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11.According to verse 40, where did Philip appear?

Going Deeper1. What does the word eunuch mean?

2. What is your impression of the Ethiopian official in this story?

3. The Ethiopian was reading Isaiah 53, in what ways does Jesus fit thepicture of the one described there?

4. How do you think the Ethiopian knew about baptism?

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Lesson 8: Sauls ConversionRead Acts 9:1-31

Reading Questions

1. Who was Saul threatening?

2. According to verse 2, what name did Saul give to Jesus followers?

3. Where was Saul going?

4. In verse 5, how did Saul address the one speaking to him?

5. Who is the one speaking to Saul?

6. What happened to Saul as a direct result of his experience?

7. How many days passed since his experience on the road?

8. What did the Lord ask Ananias to do?

9. What did Ananias know about Saul?

10.According to verse 15, what was Saul chosen to do?

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11.What fell from Sauls eyes?

12.What did Saul do immediately after he got up?

13.What did Saul preach in the synagogues?

14.How did the people react to Sauls preaching?

15.How did Saul escape the Jews waiting by the city gates?

16.Who brought Saul to the apostles?

17.According to verse 31, what happened to the church during this time?

Going Deeper1. Since Jesus had already appeared to Saul directly, why do you think he

sent a person to go to him?

2. Who is someone in your life, like Ananias, who has helped you on yourspiritual journey?

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3. How is the story of Saul related to Acts 1:8?

4. How would you have felt if you were part of the church in Jerusalemwhen Saul wanted to join it?

5. Over time, what is something in which your views have radically

changed?

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Lesson 9: Peters VisionRead Acts 10:1-11:18

Reading Questions

1. Name three things about Cornelius.

2. Where and with whom was Peter staying?

3. Where was Peter praying?

4. According to verse 15, what animals are unclean?

5. Who told Peter about the three men?

6. What was Peters reaction when Cornelius fell to Peters feet?

7. According to verse 28, how did Peter understand his vision from God?

8. Name three things Peter mentions about the ministry of Jesus.

9. Who were the witnesses God had chosen to see the risen Christ?

10.Why were the believers who came with Peter astonished?

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11.Why did Peter order that the people be baptized?

12.Why was Peter criticized when he returned to Jerusalem?

13.What was the conclusion of those who heard Peters retelling of events?

Going Deeper1. What do you think is the key point of this passage?

2. Restate 10:34-35 in your own words.

3. How does Peters confession in 10:24-25 relate to Acts 1:8?

4. Consider the makeup of your church; are their some people who wouldjust assume that your church is not for them?

5. Why do you think Luke took the time and space to record the events of10:9-46 all over again?

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Lesson 10: Peters EscapeRead Acts 12:1-23

Reading Questions

1. What did King Herod intend to do?

2. How was James the brother of John killed?

3. When did Herod arrest Peter?

4. When did Herod plan to bring Peter out for trial?

5. What was the church doing while Peter was in jail?

6. What happened when the angel told Peter to get up?

7. According to verse 9, what did Peter think was happening?

8. What two things did Peter say the angel had saved him from?

9. Whose house did Peter go to?

10.Who answered the door?

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11.When the girl said Peter was at the door, what did the people think?

12.How did the people react when they saw Peter?

13.What happened to the guards watching over Peter?

14.Who was Herod quarreling with?

15.According to verse 22, what did the people call Herod?

16.Why did an angel of the Lord strike Herod down?

Going Deeper

1. Why do you suppose Herod wanted to kill Peter?

2. If the Christians were asking God to deliver Peter from jail, why were theyso surprised when he showed up at the door?

3. How do you feel about the fact that God saved Peter but not James?

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4. Read Galatians 1:18-19. Who is the James of verse 17?

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Lesson 11: Barnabas and SaulRead Acts 13:1-52

Reading Questions

1. Name the prophets and teachers at the Antioch church.

2. What was the church doing when the Holy Spirit spoke?

3. Who was helping Saul and Barnabas?

4. Name four things about Bar-Jesus.

5. What was Saul called?

6. What happened to Bar-Jesus?

7. Where did Paul travel when he left Paphos?

8. Who invited Paul to speak at the synagogue?

9. From Pauls speech, list seven things God has done.

10.According to verse 32, how did God fulfill the promise?

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11.How does Paul describe forgiveness of sins in verse 39?

12.Who gathered on the next Sabbath to hear Paul and Barnabas?

13.What was the reaction from the Jews?

14.According to verse 46, what group is Paul sharing the gospel with?

15.When Paul and Barnabas were expelled from the region, what did theydo?

Going Deeper1. Since Gentiles were already welcome in the church (11:18), why would

Barnabas and Paul go to the synagogue?

2. Why do you think Paul includes such a long history of what God hasdone before speaking about Jesus in 13:23?

3. Read Romans 1:3. What is the connection between David and Jesus?

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4. The resurrection is mentioned four times in verses 30-37. How does theresurrection confirm the meaning of these quotes?

5. Read Romans 3:20-24 and 8:3-4. From these verses, how would youexplain what Paul means by being justified?

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Lesson 12: The Council of JerusalemRead Acts 15:1-35

Reading Questions

1. What were the men from Judea teaching?

2. Where were the apostles and elders?

3. Who wanted the Gentiles to be circumcised?

4. After much discussion, who addressed the apostles and elders?

5. According to verse 8, what was the evidence that God accepted theGentiles?

6. At the end of his speech, what does Peter say we are saved by?

7. Which prophet does James quote?

8. List the four things Gentiles were to abstain from.

9. Who was chosen to carry the letter to the Gentiles?

10.According to verse 26, why were Paul and Barnabas chosen?

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11.What is the role of Silas and Judas?

12.How did the people react to the letter?

13.Why did Paul and Barnabas stay?

Going Deeper1. Why would these rules about things like circumcision be important to a

strict Jew?

2. Read Galatians 3:5-14. What is the main issue as Paul sees it?

3. Knowing Pauls Pharisaic background and Peters desire to keep the law,how would their testimony help win the argument?

4. What is the significance of the councils decision in light of Acts 1:8?

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Lesson 13: Lydias ConversionRead Acts 16:1-15

Reading Questions

1. What stops did Paul make on his trip to Philippi?

2. How is Philippi described?

3. Where did they go on the Sabbath?

4. Who was gathered at the place of prayer?

5. Name three things about Lydia.

6. Who was baptized with Lydia?

7. What was Lydias offer to Paul?

Going Deeper1. What does the lack of a synagogue in Philippi indicate about the Jewish

community there?

2. What do you make of Lydias career and conversion?

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3. Lydia is the first European convert. Why do you think God directed Paul toEurope?

4. Read Philippians 1:1-5. How would you best describe Pauls feelings forthe Philippians?

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Lesson 14: Paul and Silas in PrisonRead Acts 16:16-40

Reading Questions

1. Who did Paul and Silas meet on the way to the place of prayer?

2. What did the girl say about them?

3. After a few days, what did Paul do?

4. According to verse 19, why did the owners of the slave girl seize them?

5. What were the charges against Paul and Silas?

6. What happened to them before they were thrown in prison?

7. According to verse 25, what were Paul and Silas doing?

8. What three things happen to help their escape?

9. Why was the jailer going to harm himself?

10.What was their reply to the jailer's question about salvation?

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11.Who was baptized with the jailer?

12.Why was the jailer filled with joy?

13. Name the three points Paul gives for not leaving the jail quietly.

14.Where did they go after they left the jail?

Going Deeper1. What do you think is meant by the charge against Paul and Silas in verses

20-21?

2. How would you have answered the jailers question in verse 30?

3. Reread Peters escape in Acts 12:1-19. What are the differences andsimilarities in the two accounts?

4. Like Lydias household, the jailer and his whole family were baptized.Why do you think it is important to mention that whole households werebaptized?

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Lesson 15: Paul in AthensRead Acts 17:16-34

Reading Questions

1. Why was Paul greatly distressed?

2. Along with the synagogue, where did Paul speak with others?

3. Who began to dispute with Paul?

4. Where did they take Paul?

5. How does verse 21 describe the Athenians?

6. What was the altar inscription Paul found?

7. Name three things Paul shared about God.

8. What was the phrase Paul quoted from the poets?

9. According to verse 29, what is wrong?

10.What is the proof Paul offers?

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11.What was the Athenians reaction to the resurrection of the dead?

12.Name two people who became followers.

Going Deeper1. What does Paul emphasize about God in his speech at the Areopagus?

2. Reread Acts 13:16-41. How are these two sermons different?

3. How does Paul use the Athenians culture and ideas to help them see theweaknesses in the way they relate to God?

4. How is this story connected to Acts 1:8?

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Lesson 16: Pauls Vision in CorinthRead Acts 18:5-17

Reading Questions

1. Where did Silas and Timothy come from?

2. Why did Paul decide to go to the Gentiles from now on?

3. Where did Paul go when he left the synagogue?

4. Describe Pauls vision.

5. According to verse 11, what did Paul do?

6. What was the Jews accusation against Paul?

7. What was Gallios decision?

8. Who did they beat in front of the court?

Going Deeper1. What was Pauls attitude toward the Jews when they rejected his message

and became abusive?

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2. What effect do you think Pauls vision had on him?

3. Why do you think the Jews thought Paul was teaching things contrary tothe law?

4. Reread Acts 7:1-53. How does Stephens speech at the Sanhedrin relate to

the charges against Paul?

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Lesson 17: Priscilla and Aquila and ApollosRead Acts 18:1-4; 18-28

Reading Questions

1. Where did Paul go after he left Athens?

2. Who is Aquila?

3. Why were Priscilla and Aquila not in Rome?

4. Who worked as a tentmaker?

5. What did Paul do on the Sabbath?

6. According to verse 18, where did they go?

7. What did Paul do before he sailed?

8. Where did Paul go after they arrived in Ephesus?

9. What did Paul promise the Ephesians?

10.According to verse 23, where did Paul travel after he left Ephesus?

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11.Who arrived in Ephesus after Paul left?

12.Name three things about Apollos.

13.What did Priscilla and Aquilla do after they heard Apollos preach?

14.Where did Apollos go after leaving Ephesus?

15.What did Apollos prove to the Jews?

Going Deeper1. Read Numbers 6:2-5. Why do you think Paul cut off his hair at Cenchrea?

2. According to verse 26, Priscilla and Aquilla taught Apollos the way ofGod. What does this tell you about the role of women in the NewTestament?

3. What surprises you the most about this passage?

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4. Read 1 Corinthians 16:19 and Romans 16:3. What more do we learnabout Priscilla and Aquilla?

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Lesson 18: Paul in EphesusRead Acts 19:1-22

Reading Questions

1. How did Paul travel to Ephesus?

2. What did Paul ask the disciples?

3. What baptism did the disciples receive?

4. How does Paul describe Johns baptism?

5. According to verse 5, whose name were they baptized into?

6. What happened after they were baptized?

7. How long did Paul preach at the synagogue?

8. According to verse 9, what was the name of the Christian faith?

9. How long did Paul teach in the lecture hall of Tyrannus?

10.What did the seven sons of Sceva do?

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11.Name three reactions to the news about the sons of Sceva.

12.Where did Paul decide to go?

13.Where did he send Timothy and Erastus?

Going Deeper1. Read John 1:19-34. How would these disciples awareness of John the

Baptist be good preparation for them to hear the Gospel?

2. From 2:38 and this passage, what do you learn about the relationshipbetween faith in Jesus and receiving the Holy Spirit?

3. Throughout Acts Paul stops teaching when people publicly denounce thefaith. Why do you think this is the case?

4. Read Luke 3:21-22. Why do you think Jesus was baptized?

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Lesson 19: Pauls Arrest in JerusalemRead Acts 21:17-36

Reading Questions

1. How was Paul received in Jerusalem?

2. What did Paul report to James and the elders?

3. According to verse 20, were the Jewish converts following the Law too?

4. What did they think Paul was teaching?

5. According to verse 24, what did the elders want Paul to prove?

6. What were the elders instructions to the Gentiles?

7. Did Paul follow the elders instructions?

8. Why were the Jews upset when they saw Paul at the Temple?

9. According to verse 29, did Paul bring Greeks into the temple area?

10.Why did the Jews stop beating Paul?

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11.Why did the commander take Paul into the barracks?

12.Why was Paul carried by soldiers?

Going Deeper1. Why would Pauls teaching cause strict Jews to become upset?

2. According to chapter 15, the issues over the Law were supposedly settledat least six years earlier. Why do you think these tensions still plagued the

Jerusalem believers?

3. How does the crowds accusation in verse 28 fuel James suspicions inverse 21?

4. Read Acts 6:11-13. The Jews secretly stirred up trouble against Stephen,but now they are shouting accusations against Paul in public. What does

this reveal about Christian-Jewish relationships in Jerusalem during thistime?

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Lesson 20: Pauls Speech to the CrowdRead Acts 21:37-22:29

Reading Questions

1. Where were the soldiers taking Paul?

2. Who did the commander think Paul was?

3. How did Paul describe himself?

4. What language did Paul speak?

5. Who trained Paul in the law?

6. According to verse 4, how did Paul treat followers of the Way?

7. What happened about noon on the way to Damascus?

8. According to verse 18, how did Paul learn the Jews conspired to kill him?

9. How did Paul react to the death of Stephen?

10.Where did God plan to send Paul?

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11.What happened to Paul after the speech?

12.What did Paul ask the centurion?

13. What was the difference between Pauls and the commanders citizenship?

14.Why did they withdraw immediately?

Going Deeper1. Why do you think Pauls reference to the Gentiles in verse 21 upsets the

crowd whereas his speech about Jesus did not?

2. Why do you think Paul shared his own story instead of preaching asermon?

3. Reread 16:37-38. How was Pauls status as a Roman citizen an asset in hisministry to the Gentiles?

4. This is the second of three retellings of Pauls story. Why do you thinkLuke wants the readers of Acts to know Pauls story so well?

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Lesson 21: Paul Before the SanhedrinRead Acts 22:30-23:22

Reading Questions

1. Who did the commander assemble the next day?

2. Why did Paul accuse the Jews of violating the law?

3. Why does Paul think he is on trial?

4. According to verse 8, why did the dispute break out among the Jews?

5. Which group found Paul innocent?

6. Why did the commander order Paul to be taken away?

7. According to verse 11, where was God sending Paul next?

8. What was the oath the Jews took?

9. How many people were involved in the plot?

10.Who told Paul about the plot to kill him?

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Going Deeper1. Restate 23:1 in your own words.

2. Why do you think Paul changes the focus of attention from keeping thelaw to his hope in the resurrection?

3. How do you explain the fierce determination of these Jews to kill Paul?

4. Why do you think Paul was such a threat to the Jews?

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Lesson 22: Pauls Trials in CaesareaRead Acts 23:23-25:12

Reading Questions

1. Describe the detachment who escorted Paul to Caesarea.

2. According to verse 26, what was the commanders name?

3. How far did the soldiers travel with Paul?

4. What province was Paul from?

5. According to verse 35, where was Paul kept under guard?

6. When did Ananias arrive in Caesarea?

7. What was the lawyers name?

8. According to Tertullus, what have been the benefits of Felixs rule?

9. Name three accusations against Paul.

10.According to verse 13, did the Jews have proof?

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11.How does Paul describe his faith in verses 14-15?

12.Why did Paul go to Jerusalem in the first place?

13.How familiar was Felix with Christianity?

14.According to verse 23, how was Paul to be treated?

15.How long was Paul in Caesarea with Felix?

16.Who succeeded Felix?

17.Why did they want Paul transferred to Jerusalem?

18.Who did Paul appeal to?

Going Deeper1. Reread 9:15. How do these events relate to Gods plan for Paul?

2. Governor Felix had a reputation of violently suppressing rebellionsagainst Rome. How might Tertullus hope that would compensate for thelack of evidence he can offer?

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3. According to verse 25, Paul talked about righteousness, self-control, andthe judgement to come. If you could choose only three things to shareabout your faith, what would you choose?

4. Two years passed between the trial with Felix and the trial with Festus.Why do you think the opposition to Paul by the Jewish leaders did notdissipate during this time?

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Lesson 23: Paul Before King AgrippaRead Acts 25:23-26:32

Reading Questions

1. Who arrived the next day?

2. Name three points from Festus summary of Pauls trial.

3. According to verse 26, why did Festus bring Paul before Agrippa?

4. Why did Paul think it was fortunate that he was before Agrippa?

5. Why does Paul think he is on trial?

6. Describe Pauls early actions against Christians.

7. What language did the voice from heaven speak?

8. According to verses 17-18, what was Pauls mission?

9. What did Paul preach?

10.Who else spoke about what would happen?

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11.How does Paul describe Christ?

12. What was Fetus reaction to Pauls speech?

13. What is Pauls prayer for all those gathered?

14.What was Agrippas decision?

Going Deeper1. Restate 26:20 in your own words.

2. What do you think was the main goal of Pauls speech?

3. By rehearsing all the ways in which he had been a zealous Jew in his pre-Damascus Road days, Paul shows that at least he understands whatregular Judaism is all about. How do you think this might strengthen hisargument for following a different path?

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Lesson 24: Paul Arrives in RomeRead Acts 28:11-31

Reading Questions

1. What kind of ship did they sail?

2. Describe Pauls journey from the island to Rome.

3. According to verse 15, where did the brothers travel from?

4. When did Paul call together the leaders of the Jews?

5. Why was Paul compelled to appeal to Caesar?

6. What did the Jews want from Paul?

7. According to verse 23, what did Paul explain to the Jews?

8. What was the outcome of his teaching?

9. Which prophet did Paul quote?

10. To whom was Gods salvation sent?

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11.How long did Paul stay in Rome?

Going Deeper1. Read Philippians 1:13-14. What does Pauls statement in 28:20 illustrate

what he means by being a prisoner for the Lord?

2. How is the attitude of the Jews in Rome different from the Jews in

Jerusalem? Why do you think this is the case?

3. How do Isaiahs words relate to Acts 1:8?

4. What does the ending of Acts reveal about Lukes central concern inwriting this book?

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