Acts 24:21
unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: 'It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.'"
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 24:21?

2. How does Acts 24:21 demonstrate Paul's commitment to the resurrection of the dead?

3. What does Paul's defense in Acts 24:21 teach about standing firm in faith?

4. How can Acts 24:21 inspire us to boldly proclaim our beliefs today?

5. How does Acts 24:21 connect with 1 Corinthians 15 on resurrection importance?

6. What practical steps can we take to defend our faith like Paul did?

7. What does Acts 24:21 reveal about Paul's belief in the resurrection of the dead?

8. How does Acts 24:21 challenge the Sadducees' denial of resurrection?

9. Why is the resurrection a central theme in Acts 24:21?

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

11. How can your joy be made complete?

12. Psalm 30:11-12: If mourning is truly turned to dancing, why do faithful believers throughout history often remain in prolonged suffering?

13. Proverbs 19:23 promises protection from harm for those who fear God--how do real-world tragedies affecting believers align with this assurance?

14. Why didn't Jesus return as He promised His disciples?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul’s focus on the resurrection in Acts 24:21 reflect the importance of this doctrine in the early church?

2. In what ways can we demonstrate the same courage as Paul when faced with opposition to our faith today?

3. How does the belief in the resurrection influence your daily life and decisions as a Christian?

4. What can we learn from Paul’s approach to defending his faith that can help us in conversations with those who oppose or misunderstand Christianity?

5. How do other scriptures, such as 1 Corinthians 15, deepen our understanding of the resurrection and its significance for believers?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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