Acts 24:22
Then Felix, who was well informed about the Way, adjourned the hearing and said, "When Lysias the commander comes, I will decide your case."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 24:22?

2. How does Felix's delay in Acts 24:22 challenge our patience in God's timing?

3. What can we learn from Felix's knowledge of "the Way" in our faith journey?

4. How does Acts 24:22 encourage us to seek deeper understanding of Christian teachings?

5. How should we respond when others delay decisions about faith, like Felix did?

6. What scriptural connections can we draw from Felix's actions in Acts 24:22?

7. How does Acts 24:22 reflect the political climate of the Roman Empire?

8. Why did Felix delay his decision in Acts 24:22?

9. What does Acts 24:22 reveal about early Christian interactions with Roman authorities?

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

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

12. Who was Felix in the Bible?

13. Who was Felix in the Bible?

14. 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?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Felix's familiarity with "the Way" influence his decision-making process, and what can we learn about the importance of understanding different perspectives?

2. In what ways does Paul's trial before Felix reflect the broader tension between early Christians and the political authorities of the time?

3. How can we apply the concept of "the Way" to our daily walk with Christ, and what does it mean to be identified with this path today?

4. What lessons can we draw from Felix's decision to delay judgment, and how can we apply patience and trust in God's timing in our own lives?

5. How does the interaction between Paul, Felix, and Lysias illustrate the importance of being prepared to give a defense of our faith, as encouraged in other parts of Scripture?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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