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 24-30.
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) Understand how Paul uses his Roman citizenship to avoid scourging.
2) Observe Paul being taken before the Sanhedrin council.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 22:24-30...
The Roman commander orders Paul to be brought into the barracks. The commander wants to know why they shout so against Paul. He orders that Paul is be examined under scourging. The soldiers bind Paul with thongs. Paul asks the centurion standing nearby, "Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and uncondemned?" The centurion tells this to the commander.
The commander asks Paul if he is a Roman citizen, and Paul affirms that he is. The commander then indicates that he has purchased his citizenship at a great price; however, Paul notes that he is a Roman by birth. The soldiers are frightened by this. They are afraid because they had just bound a Roman citizen, and they are about to scourge him.
The commander still wants to know why he is accused by the Jews. The next day, Paul is released from his bonds. The chief priests and the council are commanded to appear, and Paul is brought before them. (24-30)
1) Why did the commander want to bind and scourge Paul? (Acts 22:24)
2) What did Paul ask the centurion, as they were binding him? (Acts 22:25)
3) What was the reaction to Paul's question? (Acts 22:26-29)
4) Who was Paul set before next and why? Was he still bound? (Acts 22:30)
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
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