#BibleStudy Comments on Questions from Acts Ch25 on 8-25

My Sunday school class/Life Group is studying the book of Acts. I posted these questions this Monday and encouraged you to jot your thoughts down.

This is Wednesday. This post consists of some comments from the class discussion.

If you’d like a PDF file of the questions, email me at crd.author@gmail.com.

There is a timeline of Paul's life at the end of the post.

Ch 25

(Actually 24:27-25:12)

Why does Felix keep Paul in jail?


To please the Jews.
Maybe he's still hoping for a bribe from Paul.

Festus arrives. Almost immediately he does what?


Goes to Jerusalem.

What evidence do we have that the Jews have long memories?


It's been two years since some Jews took the oath to kill Paul.
Once again it "Paul vs. Sanhedrin."

What does Festus offer the Jews?


A new trial.

After more false charges, Paul makes a very short defense. What is it?


He appeals to Caesar.

Festus’s final word is...?

After Festus had conferred with his council, he declared: “You have appealed to Caesar. To Caesar you will go!” (v12)

We now meet Agrippa. Who is he?


The newest King of the region.

What’s his “history”?


He's the fifth Herod and a brother of both Bernice and Drusilla.

How accurate is Festus’s account of what has happened to Paul?


It's pretty much spot on.

Agrippa makes an interesting request. What do you think his motive

is?


He might want to hear Paul's message, but more likely,  he's hoping for a bribe.

We got this far this week.

Here's a link to a great Timeline of the Apostle Paul. I recommend bookmarking it.

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