#BibleStudy Comments on Study Questions from Acts Ch 23 on 8/4
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.
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 23
Vv 12-35
The plot literally thickens here. What’s up?
- At least 40 Jews, probably Zealots, conspire and take an oath to kill Paul.
- The oath included the words "not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul", so it was a deadly serious move on their part.
How does Paul find out about the plot?
- His nephew, son of his sister and probably a believer, got into the army barracks.
What does Paul do when he learns of the plot?
- Tells the centurion to take the boy to the tribune (commander)
The tribune does two things in immediate response to the news about the plot. What?
- Takes to boy into a private place.
- Asks for the boy's report.
- A third response is to dismiss the young man with the instruction "Don't tell anyone."
and why?
- The tribune wants to protect himself by protecting the boy and Paul.
Consider the tribune’s letter. Who’s it written to?
- The letter is to Felix, the Roman Governor of Judea. He occupies the same position as Pontius Pilate did when Jesus was on trial.
- Before he writes the letter, the tribune
called two of his centurions and ordered them, “Get ready a detachment of two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen[b] to go to Caesarea at nine tonight. 24 Provide horses for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix.”
How accurate is his retelling?
- Everything written is what happened. It's written in a way that shows the tribune in the best light possible.
Where is Paul taken that night?
- To Felix in Antipatris.
- They must not have worried about the men who took the vow to kill Paul because they dismiss the 200 ground troops when they arrive.
How do we know that Paul is a Roman citizen?
- Paul was born in Tarsus, the capital of Cilicia, a real Roman province. Being a natural born Roman citizen from a Roman province gave Paul more status.
What is the governor’s response to Paul’s arrival?
- He promises to hear the case as soon as Paul's accusers arrive.
- He places Paul in the Pratorium, the jail area of Herod's palace in Caesarea under guard but not in chains
We got this far this week.
The plot literally thickens here. What’s up?
- At least 40 Jews, probably Zealots, conspire and take an oath to kill Paul.
- The oath included the words "not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul", so it was a deadly serious move on their part.
How does Paul find out about the plot?
- His nephew, son of his sister and probably a believer, got into the army barracks.
What does Paul do when he learns of the plot?
- Tells the centurion to take the boy to the tribune (commander)
The tribune does two things in immediate response to the news about the plot. What?
- Takes to boy into a private place.
- Asks for the boy's report.
- A third response is to dismiss the young man with the instruction "Don't tell anyone."
and why?
- The tribune wants to protect himself by protecting the boy and Paul.
Consider the tribune’s letter. Who’s it written to?
- The letter is to Felix, the Roman Governor of Judea. He occupies the same position as Pontius Pilate did when Jesus was on trial.
- Before he writes the letter, the tribune
called two of his centurions and ordered them, “Get ready a detachment of two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen and two hundred spearmen[b] to go to Caesarea at nine tonight. 24 Provide horses for Paul so that he may be taken safely to Governor Felix.”
How accurate is his retelling?
- Everything written is what happened. It's written in a way that shows the tribune in the best light possible.
Where is Paul taken that night?
- To Felix in Antipatris.
- They must not have worried about the men who took the vow to kill Paul because they dismiss the 200 ground troops when they arrive.
How do we know that Paul is a Roman citizen?
- Paul was born in Tarsus, the capital of Cilicia, a real Roman province. Being a natural born Roman citizen from a Roman province gave Paul more status.
What is the governor’s response to Paul’s arrival?
- He promises to hear the case as soon as Paul's accusers arrive.
- He places Paul in the Pratorium, the jail area of Herod's palace in Caesarea under guard but not in chains
We got this far this week.
Ch 24
Vv 1-26Oh, my, they’ve brought in a lawyer. Who? Why?
Tertullus’s opening statement is in vv2-4. Whatta ya think?
Vv5-6 sounds a lot like what? Where?
What tactic does Tertullus introduce in v8?
Describe what you think happened in v9.
The first part of Paul’s response to the charges is found in vv10-16. What is Paul doing in these verses?
In vv17-26, Paul gets to the heart of the matter. Whom does he suggest Felix talk to? Why?
What is Paul’s explanation of why he’s on trial?
Felix adjourns the proceedings while waiting for whom? What does he have to do with anything?
One aspect of Paul’s imprisonment it uncommon. What and why do you think that privilege was granted?Oh, my, look what significant fact we find out inv24. That sly Luke.
Paul preaches to Felix and Drusilla. What are this “points”?
Why would Felix be afraid?
How does the end of v25 read in various translations?
How interested was Felix in his soul?
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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Here's a link to a great Timeline of the Apostle Paul. I recommend bookmarking it.
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My Blogs
- Life as I see it. The topics rotate between generaof interest to authors, teachers, and other lovers of life. Posts on Tuesdays and some Mondays. http://crdowning-author.blogspot.com/?alt=rss
- My Christian Context. Posts M/W of discussion questions. Thursdays - Timeless Truths. Fridays - Expressions of Faith. https://mychristiancontext.blogspot.com/
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