Acts 24:18
At the time they found me in the temple, I was ceremonially clean and was not inciting a crowd or an uproar. But there are some Jews from the province of Asia
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 24:18?

2. How does Acts 24:18 demonstrate Paul's commitment to purity and worship practices?

3. What can we learn from Paul's defense in Acts 24:18 about facing false accusations?

4. How does Acts 24:18 connect with Jesus' teachings on persecution in Matthew 5:10-12?

5. In what ways can we maintain integrity when falsely accused, as Paul did?

6. How can Acts 24:18 inspire us to remain steadfast in our faith today?

7. How does Acts 24:18 support the historical accuracy of Paul's actions in Jerusalem?

8. What archaeological evidence exists to corroborate the events described in Acts 24:18?

9. How does Acts 24:18 reflect the theme of religious conflict in early Christianity?

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

11. What is the timeline of Paul's life events?

12. What characterized early Christianity in its initial stages?

13. What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5).

14. Acts 21:17-26 - Does Paul's participation in Jewish purification rituals conflict with the New Testament teaching on salvation by faith alone?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul’s respect for Jewish customs in Acts 24:18 inform our approach to cultural differences in our communities today?

2. What can we learn from Paul’s experience about handling false accusations and misunderstandings in our own lives?

3. In what ways can our places of worship become both sanctuaries and places of potential conflict, and how can we address this?

4. How does Paul’s defense before Felix inspire us to be prepared to defend our faith in various settings?

5. Reflect on the concept of purification in Acts 24:18. How can we pursue purity and holiness in our daily lives, beyond ritualistic practices?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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