#BibleStudy Thoughts on Discussion Questions on Acts 24 on 8/18
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 24
Vv 1-26
In vv17-26, Paul gets to the heart of the matter. Whom does he suggest Felix talk to?
- His accusers.
- Jews from Turkey/Asia Minor. The Sanhedrin.
Why?
- To get the true story.
- It was a Jewish problem.
What is Paul’s explanation of why he’s on trial?
- He spoke of resurrection as a truth.
Felix adjourns the proceedings while waiting for whom?
- Lysias, the commander in Jerusalem.
What does he have to do with anything?
- He sent Paul to Felix.
- And he sent a letter explaining his view of the situation with Paul’s military escort.
One aspect of Paul’s imprisonment it uncommon. What and why do you think that privilege was granted?
- He was allowed visitors and to have access to his own food.
- He’s a Roman citizen by birth.
Oh, my, look what significant fact we find out inv24. That sly Luke.
- Felix’s wife is a Jewess. (Drusilla, Herod’s daughter)
- And having heard these things, Felix delayed them -- having known more exactly of the things concerning the way -- saying, 'When Lysias the chief captain may come down, I will know fully the things concerning you;' Acts 24:22(Young's Literal Translation)
Paul preaches to Felix and Drusilla. What are his “points”?
Righteousness
- living right
- justice
- goodness
- right relations with God and his people
- being right with God
Temperance
- chastity
- self-control
- honorable behavior
- personal integrity
- a life of moral discipline
- being the boss over our own desires
Judgment to come
- the ·time when God will judge the world
- standing before One Who will tell us if we are guilty
Why would Felix be afraid?
- He was hoping for a bribe from Paul and got convicted by Paul’s preaching.
How does the end of v25 read in various translations?
There’s a common feeling in each translation below. These are from https://biblehub.com/acts/24-25.htm
- New International Version Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you."
- Berean Literal Bible Felix, having become frightened, answered, "Go away for the present, and having found opportunity, I will call for you."
- Good News Translation Felix was afraid and said, "You may leave now. I will call you again when I get the chance."
- Aramaic Bible in Plain English Felix was afraid and he said, “Go now, and when I have a space I will send for you.”
- GOD'S WORD® Translation Felix became afraid and said, "That's enough for now. You can go. When I find time, I'll send for you again."
- Darby Bible Translation Felix, being filled with fear, answered, Go for the present, and when I get an opportunity I will send for thee;
- Webster's Bible Translation Felix trembled, and answered, depart for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
- Weymouth New Testament Felix became alarmed and said, "For the present leave me, and when I can find a convenient opportunity I will send for you."
- World English Bible Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."
- What's the common feeling?
How interested was Felix in his soul?
- Not a lot
- Willing to wait until it was convenient.
- A little afraid.
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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