Questions for Acts 25:1-26:32

Key verses 26:29

PAUL PREACHES THE GOSPEL TO KING AGRIPPA

1. What led to the reopening of Paul’s trial after a two-year delay (25:1-6)? Why do you think Festus asked Paul if he wanted to be tried in Jerusalem (9)? What might have motivated Paul to appeal to Caesar (10-12)?
2. Why do you think Festus shared Paul’s case with King Agrippa when he visited him (13-21a)? What did Festus request from Agrippa when he brought Paul before him (21b-27)? What do you think about Paul’s situation standing before King Agrippa?
3. How did Paul begin his defense before King Agrippa (26:1-8)? What details did Paul share with Agrippa about encountering Jesus (9-15)? In what ways did Paul demonstrate obedience to the vision from heaven (16-23)?
4. Why do you think Festus interrupted Paul’s defense (24)? How did Paul challenge King Agrippa spiritually (25-29)? What conclusion did Agrippa and Festus reach after hearing Paul’s defense (30-32)?