Questions for Acts 22:30-23:35

Key verses 23:11

TAKE COURAGE, YOU MUST TESTIFY IN ROME

1. Why do you think the commander took Paul to the Sanhedrin (22:30)? How would you interpret Paul’s response to the high priest who ordered that his mouth be struck (23:1-5)? What do you think motivated Paul to bring up the topic of resurrection (6-10)?
2. How did the Lord encourage Paul the following night (23:11)? What does it mean to you that the Lord stood near Paul? What promise did the Lord give to Paul?
3. What oath did some Jews make, and what plot did they devise to kill Paul (12-15)? How did Paul’s nephew help him after hearing about the plot (16-22)?
4. What decision did the commander make to protect Paul (23-24)? How do you describe the message of the letter he sent to Governor Felix (25-30)? What was Felix’s response when Paul was brought to him (31-35)?
5. How do you see God’s plan and guidance for Paul as described in this passage? What personal lessons or applications do you take from this passage?