Questions for Acts 21:37-22:29

Key verses 22:21

GO; I WILL SEND YOU FAR AWAY TO THE GENTILES

1. Reflect on Paul’s passion for spreading the gospel as he reveals his identity to the commander and requests an opportunity to speak to the Jews (21:37-39). In what way did Paul capture the audience’s attention (21:40-22:2)? How would you break down the sub-themes of Paul’s speech (22:3-21)?
2. What stands out to you about Paul’s religious background before he met Jesus (3-5)? How did Paul encounter Jesus (6-10)? What might have been Paul’s spiritual and physical state (11)?
3. What mission did Jesus give Paul through Ananias in Damascus (12-16)? What do you observe about the guidance Paul received from Jesus in Jerusalem (17-21)?
4. How did the crowd react to Paul’s testimony (22)? Why do you think the commander ordered Paul to be flogged (23-24)? How did Paul wisely use his status as a Roman citizen (25-29)?
5. What lessons might God be teaching you and our faith community through this passage?