Acts 24:25
As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 24:25?

2. How does Acts 24:25 challenge us to live righteously and with self-control?

3. What does "judgment to come" in Acts 24:25 teach about accountability?

4. How can we apply Paul's boldness in Acts 24:25 to our witness today?

5. How does Acts 24:25 connect with other scriptures on righteousness and judgment?

6. What practical steps can we take to prepare for the "judgment to come"?

7. How does Acts 24:25 challenge our understanding of righteousness and self-control?

8. Why did Felix become frightened when Paul spoke about judgment in Acts 24:25?

9. What does Acts 24:25 reveal about the urgency of repentance?

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

11. Who was Felix in the Bible?

12. Acts 24:27 notes Felix left Paul imprisoned to appease the Jews; does archeological or historical data confirm this reported political concession?

13. 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?

14. Acts 24:22-26 portrays Felix as corrupt and expecting a bribe; do we have any non-biblical records supporting or contradicting this depiction?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Paul's message to Felix about righteousness, self-control, and judgment challenge your current lifestyle?

2. In what ways can you cultivate self-control as a fruit of the Spirit in your daily life?

3. How does the certainty of judgment influence your approach to sharing the gospel with others?

4. Reflect on a time when you, like Felix, delayed a spiritual decision. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from it?

5. How can you encourage others who may be procrastinating in their spiritual journey to take action today?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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