Bible Study Snacks, Acts 22:16-23

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome back to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks! I hope everyone had a nice week! As always, I thank you so much for joining me as we walk together through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!

This week, I would like to continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Twenty-two, Verses 16-23.

I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!

As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...

"Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen"

If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...

OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...

 1) Explore Paul's address to the Jerusalem mob.

For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 22:16-23...  

Ananias tells Paul what to do to be forgiven of his sins. He asks Paul, "Why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord." Next, Paul describes how the Lord had sent him to the Gentiles. Paul returns to Jerusalem. He is praying in the temple, and is in a trance. The Lord appears to him and tells him to quickly depart from Jerusalem for the Jews would "not receive your testimony concerning Me."

Paul attempts to explain to the Lord that he can make the Jews understand. He responds that the Jews know of his persecution of those of the Way. He adds that he had even consented to the death of Stephen, holding the killer's clothes. The Lord tells Paul of His plans for him.  Paul is to depart. He is sent far away to the Gentiles. The Jews listen until the Gentiles are mentioned. When the Jews hear that he was sent to the Gentiles, they raise their voices, "...he is not fit to live!" They tear their clothes and throw dust in the air. (16-23) 

REVIEW QUESTIONS:

1) At this point, did Paul still have his sins? What did he need to do to have them forgiven ("washed away")? (Acts 22:16)
2) While in a trance in the temple, what did the Lord say to him? (Acts 22:17-18)
3) At what word did the Jewish mob stop listening to Paul? (Acts 22:21-23)

After completing this week's study, I encourage you to go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!

As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!  

Sheri