Acts 24:10
When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: "Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 24:10?

2. How does Paul's defense in Acts 24:10 demonstrate his respect for authority?

3. What can we learn from Paul's approach to addressing accusations in Acts 24:10?

4. How does Acts 24:10 connect with 1 Peter 3:15 about giving a defense?

5. How can we apply Paul's calm demeanor in Acts 24:10 to our lives?

6. What role does truth play in Paul's defense strategy in Acts 24:10?

7. How does Acts 24:10 reflect Paul's confidence in God's plan despite his legal troubles?

8. What historical evidence supports Paul's trial as described in Acts 24:10?

9. How does Acts 24:10 demonstrate the early Christian approach to legal defense?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 24?

11. In Acts 24:10–15, Paul insists he adheres to Jewish tradition while also preaching resurrection; how does this align with his earlier conflicts over the Law?

12. Acts 24:13 states the accusers could not prove any crime; how plausible is it that the Roman legal system would hold Paul for years without solid evidence?

13. Acts 24:22-26 portrays Felix as corrupt and expecting a bribe; do we have any non-biblical records supporting or contradicting this depiction?

14. Why do the charges against Paul in Acts 25:7 remain vague, and how does this ambiguity align or conflict with other New Testament accounts of similar trials?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's respectful approach to Felix in Acts 24:10 serve as a model for how we should interact with authority figures today?

2. In what ways can we prepare ourselves to give a defense of our faith, as Paul did in Acts 24:10 and as encouraged in 1 Peter 3:15?

3. How does trusting in God's sovereignty, as Paul did, help us face our own trials and challenges?

4. What can we learn from Paul's courage in adversity that can be applied to our own lives when we face opposition for our beliefs?

5. How does the assurance Paul received in Acts 23:11 influence his demeanor and confidence in Acts 24:10, and how can we seek similar assurance from God in our lives?1. How does the role of Tertullus highlight the lengths to which some will go to distort the truth for their own purposes?

2. What can we learn from Paul's handling of false accusations?

3. How does Paul's defense before Felix demonstrate the importance of personal integrity?

4. How do Paul's words about faith in God's promises speak to us today?

5. How can we use Paul's response to Felix as a model when we are wrongly accused or treated unjustly?

6. What does Felix's fear tell us about the convicting power of the gospel message?

7. How does Paul's situation challenge our understanding of justice and divine timing?

8. How does the story of Felix and Drusilla reflect human attempts to evade God's judgment?

9. How does Felix's hope for a bribe reveal the corruption prevalent in the system?

10. How does the encounter between Felix and Paul shed light on the intersection of faith and politics?

11. How might Paul's continuous witness to Felix, despite his imprisonment, inspire us in our evangelism efforts today?

12. How can we apply Paul's resolve and courage in our lives when we face adversity or injustice?

13. In what ways does this chapter challenge us to reevaluate our own responses to the truth of the gospel?

14. How does Felix's reaction to Paul's message of righteousness and judgment reflect the world's reaction to the Christian message?

15. How can we, as modern believers, combat the corruption and injustice in our societies as Paul did?

16. What do Felix's actions teach us about the human tendency to procrastinate on crucial decisions, especially spiritual ones?

17. How can Paul's treatment of Felix's fear help guide us in speaking truth into fear in our culture today?

18. How does Acts 24 challenge our understanding of God's sovereignty in situations of apparent injustice?

19. What lessons can we learn from Paul's steadfast faith and persistence in the face of delayed justice?

20. What does Paul's experience in this chapter teach us about trusting in God's plan and timing in the face of injustice in the present-day context?

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