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-three, Verses 1-10.
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) Consider the events of Paul before the Sanhedrin.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 23:1-10...
When Paul is before the Sanhedrin council, he states that he has lived in "all good conscience before God." Ananias, the high priest, commands that he be struck on the mouth. Paul responds, not knowing that he is the high priest, "God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! For you sit to judge me according to the law, and do you command me to be struck contrary to the law?" Those standing nearby ask Paul if he would "revile" the high priest. Paul then quotes the scriptures, "You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people."
Paul recognizes that there are Sadducees and Pharisees present in the Sanhedrin. He makes it known that he is a Pharisee, and that he is being judged concerning "the hope and resurrection of the dead." This causes a dissension among the Sanhedrin, as the Sadducees do not believe in the resurrection and the Pharisees do believe in the resurrection. The scribes of the Pharisees speak out that they find nothing evil in Paul. The Roman commander becomes afraid that harm will come to Paul, so he orders the soldiers to take Paul back to the barracks. (1-10)
1) How did Paul begin his address to the Sanhedrin? (Acts 23:1)
2) How did the high priest Ananias respond? (Acts 23:2)
3) Why did Paul take issue with that action? (Acts 23:3)
4) Did Paul know that Ananias was the high priest? (Acts 23:4-5)
5) What did Paul recognize (or "perceive") about the council? (Acts 23:6)
6) For what did Paul say he was being judged? (Acts 23:6)
7) What was the noted difference between the Sadducees and Pharisees? (Acts 23:7-8)
8) Who said, "We find no evil in this man?" What was their recommendation? (Acts 23:9)
9) Why did the commander order that Paul be taken to the barracks? (Acts 23:10)
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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