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-five, Verses 1-12.
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 circumstances in which Paul appealed to Caesar.
For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts 25:1-12...
Shortly after Festus arrives in Caesarea, he goes to Jerusalem. The high priest and chief men inform Festus of Paul. They petition him, asking Festus a favor, to bring Paul back to Jerusalem. The Jews plan an ambush to kill Paul along the road as he travels. Festus indicatea that he will shortly be traveling back to Caesarea, and invites those Jews in authority to travel there as well. They could accuse Paul there. After remaining in Jerusalem about ten days, Festus returns to Caesarea. He calls Paul before the judgment seat the next day. The Jews attends and lay serious complaints against Paul; however, they cannot prove them. Paul answers, "Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I offended in anything at all."
Festus then asks Paul if he will go to Jerusalem with him. He suggests that he will judge Paul there. This is recommended to Paul because Festus wants to do the Jews a favor. Paul responds that he stands at Caesar's judgment seat, "where I ought to be judged." He tells Festus he has done no wrong to the Jews, "as you very well know." Paul is willing to die, if he has committed anything worthy of death. But, he has no guilt of the things for which the Jews accuse him. Paul is not going to be delivered to the Jews - he is a Roman citizen. Paul then appeals to Caesar. Festus replies, "You have appealed to Caesar? To Caesar you shall go!" (1-12)
1) After arriving in the province, how many days was it before Festus went from Caesarea to Jerusalem? (Acts 25:1)
2) Of what did the high priest and chief men inform Festus? (Acts 25:2-3)
3) What was the real plan of the Jews for Paul? (Acts 25:3)
4) How did Festus respond to the Jews' request? (Acts 25:4-5)
5) When did Paul come before the judgment seat of Festus? (Acts 25:6)
6) The Jews laid many serious complaints on Paul. Were they able to prove them? (Acts 25:7)
7) List the three things Paul had not offended against. (Acts 25:8)
8) Why did Festus ask Paul to go to Jerusalem? (Acts 25:9)
9) Where did Paul believe he should be judged? (Acts 25:10)
10) Did Paul recognize that Festus found no wrong in him? (Acts 25:10)
11) What was Paul trying to avoid by appealing to Caesar? (Acts 25:11)
12) How did Paul have the right to appeal to Caesar? (Acts 25:11)
13) How did Festus respond to the appeal? (Acts 25:12)
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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