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 23-35.
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) Review the plot by the Jews for Paul's life.
2) Examine Paul's transport to Caesarea to appear before Governor Felix.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 23:23-35...
Paul is to be sent to Felix at Caesarea by night. The commander has two centurions prepare the men to take Paul. 200 Soldiers, 70 horsemen, and 200 spearmen are readied. They are to take Paul to Caesarea at the third hour of the night. Paul is to go before governor Felix. The commander writes a letter to Felix to accompany Paul. The commander, Claudius Lysias, addresses the letter to "the most excellent
governor Felix." The letter summarizes the situation with Paul. The Jews seize Paul and are about to kill him.
Troops are sent to rescue Paul. In an attempt to learn of the Jews' accusation of Paul, he takes him before the Sanhedrin council. He learns that Paul is accused "concerning questions of the law," but nothing deserving death or imprisonment. The commander learns of a plot to ambush and kill Paul. Due to this discovery, he sends Paul to Felix and orderes his accusers to appear before Felix to state their charges against him. The letter gives Felix the background. The soldiers, horsemen, and spearmen take Paul by night to Antipatris.
The next day, the horsemen continue, and take Paul to Caesarea, while the soldiers and spearmen return. They present Paul and the letter to Felix.The governor inquires where Paul is from and understands that he was from Cilicia. He agrees to hear Paul when his accusers arrive. Felix has Paul held in Herod's Praetorium. (23-35)
1) What did the commander do after learning of the plot? (Acts 23:23-30)
2) What question did Felix ask upon receiving Paul and the letter? (Acts 23:33-34)
3) When did Felix agree to hear Paul's case? (Acts 23:35)
4) Where was Paul kept, while waiting for the accusers? (Acts 23:35)
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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