Happy Friday, and welcome back to Bible Study Snacks! I hope everyone had a nice week. It's great to be here with you again! 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-four, Verses 22-27.
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) Observe Felix's delay in rendering judgment of Paul.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 24:22-27...
Given that Felix has a "more accurate knowledge of the Way," he adjourns the proceedings. He states that he will make a decision on the case when Lysias the commander comes to Caesarea. Paul is held by the centurion, but is given liberties - his friends are allowed to visit him and provide for him. Later, Felix and his wife, Drusilla, call for Paul. Drusilla is Jewish.
They hear Paul "concerning faith in Christ." Paul reasons before them about "righteous, self-control, and the judgment to come." This causes Felix to become afraid. He sends Paul away; he indicates he will call for him at a more "convenient time." Felix hopes for a bribe from Paul to release him. Felix sends for him often. After two years, Porcius Festus succeeds Felix as governor. Felix wants to do the Jews a favor, so he "leaves Paul bound." (22-27)
1) Felix adjourned the proceedings. When did he say he would decide the case? (Acts 24:22)
2) When Felix commanded the centurion to keep Paul, what did he allow? (Acts 24:23)
3) Why did Felix and Drusilla send for Paul? (Acts 24:24)
4) What did Paul reason about before Felix and Drusilla? (Acts 24:25)
5) How did Felix respond to Paul? (Acts 24:25)
6) What did Felix hope Paul would do? (Acts 24:26)
7) Who succeeded Felix after two years? (Acts 24:27)
8) How did Felix leave Paul? Why? (Acts 24:27)
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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